About the AuthorVicki Courtneyis a speaker and the best-selling author of many books and Bible studies. Among her popular writings are the ECPA Christian Book Award winnersTeenVirtueandTeenVirtue Confidential. Vicki and her husband have three grown children, a son-in-love, a daughter-in-love, and a grandchild. They live in Austin, Texas where they are blessed to have all of their children living nearby. More information can be found at VickiCourtney.com. is downloading free pdf books illegal Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter
223 of 227 people found the following review helpful. A Dad's PerspectiveBy CJThis book is clearly intended for moms, but this dad learned a lot.I began reading this book on a plane during a business trip. Based on the title alone, no less than five flight attendants thanked me for reading it and expressed their wish that their fathers had read something similar. I was also approached by a couple of female passengers. None of my four flights passed without someone commenting on the book. Obviously, the topic of this book fills a need.The author is unabashedly Christian, but her information and guidance are applicable regardless of your religious tendencies. If you're uncomfortable with Christianity, just mentally substitute "grandpa" for God and "Important Psychology Textbook" for Bible, and you'll discover that it really is universal. The author espouses her ideals but is careful to explain that each family and each daughter are different, and that an overly strict "one size fits all" approach will not be successful. She also accepts that every parent is imperfect, having made their own mistakes while growing up (and likely continuing to make mistakes). She admits her own mistakes and is very open about the abortion she had as a young woman. Obviously, this is not a woman who would disown her daughter for pre-marital sex or teen pregnancy, but she recognizes these are not the goals. This book offers great information and guidance on ways to reduce their likelihood.What opened my eyes the most was the information on the effect of media on little girls. When I look at a covermodel on a magazine, I think "Wow, she's hot." I generally take little notice of the men on magazine covers (sorry, I'm just a typical guy). However, when young girls see a covermodel, they think "Ugh, I don't look like that, so I must need to diet, wear more make-up, dress more provocatively, etc." I was also surprised at just how much teen girls measure their self worth by the attention they get from boys. Talk about a recipe for eating disorders, teen sex, etc.After reading the book (and several by Dannah Gresh on related topics), I have already begun these conversations with my daughters (7 and 5 yrs old). Before reading the books, I thought I could wait until my daughters were in their teens before having "the talk." Now I realize that there is not just "the talk," but rather many conversations that must start while they are young and must be ongoing. Just the other day, I showed my girls a magazine cover of Faith Hill and the original (before photoshop) version. They were amazed at how much "editing" was done for one of the most beautiful women in the world. They came away understanding that "nobody looks like the woman on the magazine...not even the woman on the magazine!" These conversations are just too important to risk the consequences of not having them.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well saidBy Connie BoydHaving a similar background and the same fears entering motherhood this book was a breath of fresh air. I appreciated the bluntness as well as all the references scripture and studies that were so seamlessly woven together. I am a mother of two daughters and feel so much better equipped to enter into these conversations. Some we planned to have others are hadn't considered but we now see the wisdom behind. I look forward to going to the site for specifics on the conversations by age group. A definite must read for parents...I will definitely be sharing this with my husband.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy WorkingmomincoGood book that has helped me be a better mom. Along with the 5 love languages book series that's out there and some of the autism books, these are very helpful resources.