My sister (16F) recently opened up to me about struggling with low self esteem, being very hard on herself, and comparing herself to other girls.
She’s a big bookworm, so Id love to give her a book that could help her be kinder to herself, build confidence, recognize her good qualities, and find some peace with the things she may not like about herself. I want to give her tools beyond just talking and being there for her as a big sister.
"The Secret" book (cliché I know lol) genuinely helped me practice gratitude, journaling, and appreciating the little things. I considered giving it to her (or the teen version), but I don’t like the religious/spiritual way it talks about the law of attraction.
I’m hoping to find something similar. Any suggestions for books with a similar impact (gratitude, self kindness, confidence) for a 16 yo? Thank you!
by AdUpper6786
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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. I am 40 but remember getting this as a teen girl and I needed it.
Self-Love for Teen Girls by Grace Parker.
If she’s comparing herself physically to the other girls: The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf / Beauty Sick by Renee Engeln, PhD.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown might be a good place to start! I think there may be a young reader’s edition too. I also love the poetry of Morgan Harper Nichols – it’s super accessible and some of it is spiritual but in a pretty general way.
Samantha Irby FUNNY