This is a review of the book 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis. Being the grandmother of a “tween” granddaughter I thought maybe this was a book I should check out for her.
I found this book to be more for older girls—in their teens. Topics covered include popularity, reputation, self-worship,inner beauty and interactions with boys. Particularly the chapter on boys I feel is written for older girls than my granddaughter who is 11.
Some of the chapters include stories about girls (I took to be fictitious.) Other chapters have stories from Kari’s life. Woven through all is the message that you (the reader) are a child of God and part of HIs plan. In a few of the chapters there are discussion questions.
I wasn’t very impressed with this book. I think the topics are good but it’s written at a level for older teens who need to hear some of this stuff earlier. I don’t know that the readers would be real interested in Kari’s college life. I think that’s too far removed from their age. This might be better used as a resource for adults to generate discussions rather than a stand alone book given to teen girls.
(I was given this book to review by HarperCollins Christian Publishing. All opinions are my own.)
(I was given this book to review by HarperCollins Christian Publishing. All opinions are my own.)
