Things My Mama Never Told Me - by Nancy Johnson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>An insightful glimpse into what it is to be a teenager today . . . making mistakes, surviving them, and rocking your beautiful, powerful self. In Things My Mama Never Told Me, Nancy "Pants" Johnson, mentor, leader, educator, and teen advocate shares the stories of brave, resilient, powerful young women who, despite their sometimes overwhelming and scary circumstances, overcome their fears and hold onto their dreams with unwavering strength. Here are some of the questions she asked herself and her teen authors: - Do you have questions, concerns, fears about being a teenager? - Do you sometimes feel like your stress is going to burst out of your eyeballs? - Do you sometimes get fed up with friends, family, or social media? - Have you ever ignored your intuition and ended up in an unsafe situation? Learn how to embrace your beautiful body, your abilities, and your worth; to monitor your own use of social media, cell phones, and computers, becoming aware of how they make you feel; to recognize your power as a woman in all aspects of your life, no matter your sexual orientation; to own your choices about what you want to do with your life and with whom you want to spend it; to deal with your stress in more positive and creative ways; to listen to your intuition and form personal safety boundaries; to love yourself first when making decisions about relationships, intimacy, your body, sex, and birth control; to be alert to red flag warnings and signs of abuse; to recognize the signs of alcoholism and addiction in yourself and others; to bring your secrets into the light; to forgive yourself; to prioritize your own health and well-being. Being a teenager is hard and sometimes totally frustrating. You will survive. I've got you. You are just the person for the job. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Nancy Johnson's new book, <em>Things My Mama Never Told Me</em>, is a gift to teenagers and mothers of teenage girls everywhere. Pick a subject a teen girl may be struggling with and it's in there. But what truly makes the book so special is Nancy's warm voice guiding you along the way. She gets the struggle and is there to take you by the hand and walk you through some of the toughest issues you may face. It's like having a teen life coach by your side offering the facts, giving you perspective, and cheering you on. It's brilliant."</p><p><strong>-Marni Freedman, LMFT, Former Therapist for Youth at Risk author of 7 Essential Tools (2016) and Permission to Roar for Female Thought Leaders (2018)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Nancy Mae Johnson's <em>Things My Mama Never Told Me</em> is the teen <em>Our Bodies, Ourselves</em> for the 21st century, offering a path to wholeness for teen girls facing coming of age. I can't wait to bring <em>Things My Mama Never Told Me</em> into my home, not only for my teenagers (sons and daughter alike), but for my teen self."</p><p><strong>-Tania Pryputniewicz, author of <em>November Butterfly </em>(2014, Saddle Road Press) and <em>Heart's Compass Tarot </em>(2021, Two Fine Crows Books)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"I wish every tween girl could take a course in school with <em>Things My Mama Never Told Me</em> as the main text and was given her very own copy to have as reference for years to follow. I will happily hand this sensitive, direct, honest book to my own daughters who are in their twenties, and give copies to my colleagues for their offices. It's a must-have."</p><p><strong>-Franciene Alexa Lehmann, Ph.D., School Psychologist</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Nancy Johnson, affectionately known as Mrs. J, was an intrigue factor in the transformation of Hoover High School. From day one, she understood the need for students to see and feel her "heart" as she demanded their best efforts. How fitting it is for her to share these life stories. Her writings will tug at your heart as they present clear insights into the lives of today's young people."</p><p><strong>-Doug Williams, Past Principal, Hoover HS San Diego</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"During Nancy Johnson's 20 years at Hoover HS, she reached out to students emotionally and socially as well as academically. We are honored that she returned to Hoover to interview students for <em>Things My Mama Never Told Me</em>, and look forward to her continued work in the schools sharing her book with teen girls in small group or whole class settings."</p><p><strong>-Jason Babineau, Current Principal, Hoover HS, San Diego -Chuck Podhorsky, Principal, La Jolla HS, San Diego</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"As a student teacher just beginning my career, I learned invaluable lessons from Nancy Johnson. She is a master at getting teenagers to reflect on their own lives in relationship to moving storylines and deep themes. This book takes on the most relevant and pressing topics our youth are already thinking about. It will grip you and move you to cheer for the young people in your own circle." </p><p><strong>-Justin Phillips, Principal, Walker Elementary, San Diego</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Finally, a book that is, essentially, a candid conversation with young women about the subjects they care most about and yet get the least guidance from adults. Johnson is honest and vulnerable and allows for her readers to be as well. The interviews, information, and suggested follow-up tasks are essential for any young woman.</p><p><strong>-Valerie Woodfill, English teacher, Hoover HS, San Diego Academy of Health and Healthier Communities<em> partnered with Children's Hospital FACES for the Future.</em></strong><em> </em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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