“A solid resource for parents and educators working with middle school girls; the program goals can be adapted to other issues.”
Description
“A solid resource for parents and educators” (Kirkus Reviews), Brave Girls is an empowering guide to cultivating confident, passionate, and powerful young leaders during the most formative stage of life: the middle school years.
After years of research as a psychologist and consultant for women struggling in the professional world, Stacey Radin made a groundbreaking realization: women who become successful leaders learn how to do so in the middle grades—the most formative stage in a girl’s development and self-identification. Drawing on her own experience with Unleashed, an after-school program dedicated to empowering girls through puppy rescue, Radin has written Brave Girls—the ultimate guidebook for anyone who wants to help girls become confident, passionate, and powerful leaders.
At a pivotal time in their lives, girls learn to advocate for others, think critically, and, most importantly, gain confidence in their ability to create change. Perfect for “anyone concerned with girls and women’s lives” (New York Times bestselling author Michael Gurian), Brave Girls shows how contributing to one cause can shape a leader for life while reducing the hazards of middle school—bullying, excessive competition, fear of speaking out—and identifying the patterns that truly make a difference. If we take initiative early enough, we can inspire today’s girls to become the next generation of strong, enthusiastic, and fulfilled leaders in all areas of society.
Reviews
"Brave Girls is an excellent and brave book. As I read Dr. Radin's stories and keen advice, I felt educated and inspired. My own daughters, now grown, would have benefitted from this book during their younger lives. My corporate clients will certainly benefit from it, especially those women who feel that they have to battle every day to be heard. I recommend Brave Girls to anyone concerned with girls and women's lives."
"Stacey Radin believes in the leadership potential of middle school girls and their capacity to create change. This book taps into that passion and imparts Radin’s thinking on gender development, leadership, and power. If every future woman had the kind of training offered through Radin's program, aptly named Unleashed, what a different world this would be."
“Stacey Radin’s insightful and instructive book shows that successful women—the same women I work with every day—wouldn't fear failure or hesitate half as much if they’d only felt empowered as young women. This brilliant book gives women the tools to help their daughters stand up and feel brave.”