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Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny | 
| Author: Hill Harper
Publisher: Gotham
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 5773
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 278
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.8 x 1.1
ISBN: 1592403514
Dewey Decimal Number: 170.8422
EAN: 9781592403516
ASIN: 1592403514
Publication Date: June 3, 2008
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Product Description
In the follow-up to his award winning national bestseller, Letters to a Young Brother, actor and star of CSI: NY shares his powerful wisdom for young women everywhere, drawing on the courageous advice of the female role models who transformed his life.
Letters to a Young Sister unfolds as a series of letters written by older brother Hill to a universal Young Sistah. Shes 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. 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. The book also includes contributions from admirable women like Angela Basset, Ciara, Michelle Obama, Tatyana Ali, Nikki Giovanni, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrikck, Eve, Malinda Williams, Kim Porter, and more.
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A Marvelous Effort! It shows What is Right with all who have asked: What is Wrong? July 31, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After purchasing Mr. Harper's earlier work, Letters to a Young Brother, I eagerly anticipated Letters to a Young Sister. Upon viewing it (prior to giving it to my teenaged daughter), I was not disappointed with the contents. It comes with one hundred pages more and almost twice as much stimulating advice for budding young ladies.
All young girls will appreciate the introduction to the book written by the talented actress, Gabrielle Union. She reveals a gut-wrenching saga in her life along with an uplifting message of survival. Mr Harper leans heavily on contributions from her and other well known and talented women to help give his efforts added dimension and credibility.
It is interesting to note that all the doubts, inhibitions, and self-esteem issues young boys have, can be equally applied to young girls. There are slight variations in the way girls view their problems in way of priorities, but the list of issues is still the same. The bottom line is they want to be on the same page with their peers in appearance, attitude, and aptitude.
I thought I understood (almost) my teenaged daughter. However, after reading Letters to a Young Sister, I realized (in her vernacular) "that is not the way she rolls". There are many things young girls (and boys) will not share with their parents, no matter how much we urge them to do so.
"Letters to a Young Sister" and "Letters to a Young Brother, "... can be viable alternatives towards mentoring young people in need of an outlet ... for expressing their innermost feelings. I recommend both books, to one and all. Reviewed by Reginald V. Johnson, Upper Saddle River, NJ
 Courtesy of Teens Read Too July 28, 2008
In his latest book, LETTERS TO A YOUNG SISTER, Harper answers to the other half of the population not spoken to in LETTERS TO A YOUNG BROTHER - young women. Though he was inspired by a comment from a young woman of color, this book reaches across cultural and racial differences to speak to young women about issues they face growing up.
The narrator, Hill Harper himself, is writing to a hypothetical "young sistah," a young sistah who could be any young woman. The way Harper addresses issues like drugs, relationships, family life, and future plans for this young sistah is informal and unpretentious because of the medium he's chosen. In responding to questions and concerns from this young sistah, it is not a forced conversation or one set up like a customary teacher/student. In the beginning, Harper even admits that he might not have all the answers, but if he doesn't, he'll find a woman friend, teacher, or mentor who does.
Harper includes real emails with questions from real girls around the country, a great addition. In this way, sistahs get to see what other sistahs are thinking, feeling, and worrying about. This feature was also a great way for Harper to reach out and include some very influential women's responses to these emails - real women talking about their experiences as young sistahs.
Reviewed by: Erikka Adams, aka "The Bookbinder"
Inspirational July 18, 2008
I commend Mr. Harper for yet another inspirational book aimed at encouraging a generation that needs all the positive encouragement it can get. His committment to not only succeed in his own life; but to also enspire others to do the same speaks well for him and should be applauded. Thank you Hill Harper for not sticking your head in the sand.
A book for every girl 13 years old and older! July 12, 2008
Thank you my brother Hill for this wonderful book. I have bought 3 books. Two to my young cousins who graduated from Spellman and Hampton and one for my granddaughters to share who are 16 and 19. What they have told me they have gotten from the book is wisdom beyond what I could have said to them. Wisdom for their life, words to save their lives and make it better. That was what I wanted for these young ladies and you did that for me. God Bless You!
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Thank you Hill!! July 10, 2008
Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny
I'm only about half way through and I can't say enough great things about it. You must read it for yourself. Its an amazing book full of praise, inspiration, honesty, knowledge, quotes, and so much more. It perfect for all ages. It provides a refresher course for anyone who needs to be reminded of how unique and special we all are. As we grow older and life creates more and more obstacles, we often lose focus. Hill Harper puts you right back on track with enough truth to help keep you there.
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