Letters to a Young Sister
DeFINE Your Destiny
$37.13
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
5 May 2009
Summary
Plt;bPgt;Now in paperback: the Plt;iPgt;New York TimesPlt;/iPgt; bestselling book of inspirational advice and wisdom for young women from the powerhouse public speaker, star of Plt;iPgt;CSI: NYPlt;/iPgt;, and bestselling author of Plt;iPgt;Letters to a Young BrotherPlt;/iPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; * Does life sometimes seem so much harder for girls? Plt;brPgt; * Do you ever feel insecure, pressured, or confused? Plt;brPgt; * Do you wish you had someone to give you honest advice on topics like boys, school, family, and pursuing your dreams? Plt;brPgt; * Do you want to make a positive impact on the world, but donP#39;t even know how to begin? Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; In the follow-up to his award winning national bestseller, Plt;iPgt;Letters to a Young BrotherPlt;/iPgt;, actor and star of CSI: NY shares powerful wisdom for young women everywhere, drawing on the courageous advice of the female role models who transformed his life. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;iPgt;Letters to a Young SisterPlt;/iPgt; unfolds as a series of letters written by older brother Hill to a universal young sister. SheP#39;s up against the same challenges as every young woman: from relating to her parents and dealing with peer pressure, to juggling schoolwork and crushes and keeping faith in the face of heartache. Hill offers guidance, encouragement, personal stories, and asks his female friends to help answer some truly tough questions. Every young sister needs to know that itP#39;s okay to dream big and to deFINE her own destiny. This is a book that will educate, uplift and inspire. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; Including original contributions from: Plt;brPgt; Michelle Obama * Angela Basset * Ciara * Tatyana Ali * Eve * Malinda Williams * Chanel Iman * Kim Porter * and many more.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781592404599 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1592404596 |
| Author: | Hill Harper |
| Publisher: | Gotham Books |
| Imprint: | Gotham Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2009 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 134mm x 202mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-17 |
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Critics Review
When Hill told me about Letters to a Young Sister, my first thought was how badly I could have used a book like this growing up.
“When Hill told me about Letters to a Young Sister, my first thought was how badly I could have used a book like this growing up.”
-Gabrielle Union
“This book would make a wonderful gift for any teen looking to find her place in life.”
-Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “Hill, speaking like an older brother, lays out his vision to young women who are confronting rough issues on how to become the architect of their own lives.”
- Ebony
“In his straight-talking style, Hill helps his young sister build self- confidence, self-reliance, self- respect, and encourages her on her journeys towards becoming a strong and successful woman.”
- Concrete Loop
“Letters To a Young Sister: Define Your Destiny” won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens
Hill Harper
Plt;bPgt;Hill Harper Plt;/bPgt;has appeared in numerous prime- time television shows and feature films, including Dr. Sheldon Hawkes inP#160;Plt;iPgt;CSI: NY,Plt;/iPgt;P#160;Agent Spelman Boyle inP#160;Plt;iPgt;LimitlessPlt;/iPgt;, and Dr. Marcus Andrews inP#160;Plt;iPgt;The Good DoctorPlt;/iPgt;. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a B.A. and cum laude from Harvard Law School. He also holds a masterP#8217;s degree in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government. He was recently named one ofP#160;Plt;iPgt;PeoplePlt;/iPgt;P#160;magazineP#8217;s Sexiest Men Alive.P#160;A member of the Democratic Party, Harper is running for the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election in Michigan.
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