Year: 1997 Source: Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers, 1997. 228p. SIEC No: 19980711

This book presents the voices of nearly 50 girls from diverse backgrounds who participated in the authors’ focus groups from 1994-97. These girls were ages 13-23 at the time. Issues ranging from drugs, alcoholism, pregnancy, sexuality, culture differences, depression, eating disorders & feminism are discussed, all from young women’s points of view. Interviews with the mentors of these girls are also included.