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Letters to a young sister : define your destiny Cover Image Book Book

Letters to a young sister : define your destiny

Harper, Hill 1966- (Author).

Summary: Author Harper's vision for young women on facing tough issues and becoming the architect of your own life. Harper delivers straight talk, interspersed with questions answered in the form of e-mails written by well-known, accomplished women. With the voice of an older sibling, Harper offers stirring encouragement in each chapter and captures the spirit he conveys at his public-speaking events. Includes advice on creating a unique authentic image for yourself; confronting racism and sexism; boys, sex, and responsibility; playing to win; avoiding credit card addiction; and turning dreams into reality.--From publisher description.

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  • ISBN: 9781592404599
  • ISBN: 1592404596
  • ISBN: 9781439591185
  • ISBN: 1439591180
  • Physical Description: print
    xxv, 278 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : some color illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Gotham Books, 2009, ©2008.

Contents / Notes

Formatted Contents Note: I. EMPOWERMENT 3.0: Ego tripping (there may be a reason why) / Nikki Giovanni -- Young Sistah: Your FINE destiny: teased for being outstanding / Michelle Obama -- Designing your destiny in this new-school world: divine purpose / Tavis Smiley -- Sistahs: as unique as snowflakes and fingerprints: it's a hard-knock life for us / Eve -- The J.J.: journaling & journeying thru life: the power of one: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T / Alfre Woodard -- The difference between need and purpose: my morals for success / Ciara -- Too much pressure / Sanaa Lathan -- II. RELATIONSHIPS: FAMILY, FRIENDS, & BOYS: Ain't nothin' but a "G" thang: gossip / Jasmine Guy -- The parent trap: you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family / Shar Jackson -- Make me beautiful! / Chanel Iman -- R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: how a boy should treat you / Nia Long -- Dating my BGF / Kim Porter -- The taboo topic: SEX: No hook-up/hurt feelings / Blair Underwood -- The dating game / Lauren London & Evan Ross -- Sex, lies, and texting: the lies boys tell: Cheating and lying!?! / Blair Underwood & Terri J. Vaughn -- Love, sex, & STDs / Shahdae Janelle Holland -- Daddy's little girl: how shadows can loom large: Quality man / Ruby Dee.

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Dougherty County Public Library:
      Southside Branch 		YA 170.84 HARPER, HILL ( Send Text)
 31018903671274 YOUNG ADULT Available
Henry County Library:
      Locust Grove Public Library 		Y 170.84 HARPER ( Send Text)
 31027008376374 Young Adult Available
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      Clay County Library 		YA 170.84 HAR AFRICAN AMERICAN NONFICTION ( Send Text)
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      Shurling Branch Library 		170.84 HARPER H ( Send Text)
 31033010204836 Adult Nonfiction Available
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