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Now in paperback: the New York Times bestselling book of inspirational advice and wisdom for young women from the powerhouse public speaker, star of CSI: NY, and bestselling author of Letters to a Young Brother
• Does life sometimes seem so much harder for girls?
• Do you ever feel insecure, pressured, or confused?
• Do you wish you had someone to give you honest advice on topics like boys, school, family, and pursuing your dreams?
• Do you want to make a positive impact on the world, but don't even know how to begin?
In the follow-up to his award winning national bestseller, Letters to a Young Brother, 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.
Letters to a Young Sister unfolds as a series of letters written by older brother Hill to a universal young sister. She'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 it's okay to dream big and to deFINE her own destiny. This is a book that will educate, uplift and inspire.
Including original contributions from:
Michelle Obama
• Angela Basset
• Ciara
• Tatyana Ali
• Eve
• Malinda Williams
• Chanel Iman
• Kim Porter
• and many more.
Currently starring in CSI: NY, Hill Harper has appeared in numerous prime- time television shows and feature films, including Beloved and He Got Game. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a B.A. and cum laude from Harvard Law School. He also holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government. He was recently named one of People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive.
Mitzvah
Posted May 26, 2009
I recently worked with a group that was dealing with self esteem issues. The book was right on time. I was able to use a chapter in order to inspire that girls to start thinking positively about themselves as well as being able to tell their peers positive things that they admire. Girls today spend too much time tearing each other down. The book is inspiration and the girls enjoyed hearing the chapter that we read for the session. My gift to them was a copy of the book.
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Posted January 9, 2011
Hill Harper takes readers on a journey from the very first page. The foreword is done by actress Gabrielle Union, and she makes valid points when pursuing your dreams and not allowing anyone to hold you back.
She sets the tone for what is to come by many more aspiring, strong, beautiful women who gives advice on love, dating, pressure, makeup and other topics that may have been asked that Hill Harper could/wouldn't answer.
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Posted May 4, 2009
Hill provides great insight and counsel in a friendly "down to earth" manner. He doesn't sugar coat any of the topics and gives the hard core truth about relationships women develop over the course of their lives. This book is inspiring for all women and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to gain perspective in their life as well as a sense of direction.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.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. <BR/><BR/>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. <BR/><BR/>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.
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Posted April 22, 2012
Definitely a great book that gives neccessary guidance to young women. Hill Harper did an amazing job with writing this book and chose great educators to help get his message across. This is a must read for all young sistahs.
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Posted October 4, 2011
At first it was hard to get into the book, but as I continued to read I found the book to be inlighting and insightful. A great read and I would recommend it to females of all ages.
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Posted August 23, 2011
Boring
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Posted February 15, 2011
the book is an inspiring book that helps young sistahs build their strength and self-confidence. it talks about trials and tribulations us young girls go through from a man's point of view.i recommend it to all of my young, beautiful sisters!
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Posted May 8, 2010
this book i finally picked it up to read.every morning i wake up... first i thank God...while on temporary disability i have been reading more and more and im taking this time to focus on whats important and whats not.. This book has given me a positive look on my marraige,my kids and the way i see myself facing everyday obstacles..Mr.Harper i have written many notes on what i want my life to continue to be and what to focus on...things that i would have found too embarrassing to admit..i will keep reading and gathering more info to share with my new husband....
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Posted November 11, 2009
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This book helped me understand things alot better coming from a male's point of view I wished that I had a good life- changing book like this when I was coming of age, it would have helped me out tremendously.
No matter if you are in your teens, tweens, twenties, thirties, or early forties, this book will open up your eyes to the way life really was, and how only you have the ultimate power to enrich your own life and make it better. Change is so evident and it is needed in order for our own growth and developement...
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Posted September 24, 2009
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It wasn't a great book but it wasn't bad either. I personally didnt like it, it was completely different from what i expected it to be. But if you have the patients for it, you might really enjoy it. I on the other hand was completely bored.
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Posted September 13, 2009
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This book is insightful and relates to real issues young women face today. It gives insightful responses, and is written as if the reader is being spoken to directly! This book is strongly recommended for women young and old.
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Posted September 19, 2008
We too have also started a book club and this will be our second book to read. I look forward to this read as Hill Harper has been impressive in his acting achievements and strikes me as a Renaissance man of the 21st century. I'll be back with a collective review that I'm sure will reflect the literary consciousness this book deserves.
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Posted August 2, 2008
A couple of girlfriends and myself have decided to start a book club and this is the first book we will be reading! We are all extremely excited and can¿t wait to get back to you all and write our review!! We encourage more ethnic sisters to start taking more time for yourselves, get together and start a book club or something that celebrates you and your girlfriends!!
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Posted June 19, 2008
i really love this book the things that hill writes about is very motivating as a female i have heard these things all my ife but getting it from a guy stand point helps..
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Posted June 4, 2008
I heard about this book on the radio, i was immediately interested. I purchased the book the day of its release, and besides interruptions here and there i haven't put the book down so far. I've always enjoyed Hill Harper in movies, but now it feels good to enjoy reading a book written by a black brother that all races can enjoy. I haven't read 'letters to a young brother' yet, but when i finish this one i surely will. I'll write back at the end, but until then don't be afraid to pick up a book. I'm suggesting this one IS IT!!
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Overview
Now in paperback: the New York Times bestselling book of inspirational advice and wisdom for young women from the powerhouse public speaker, star of CSI: NY, and bestselling author of Letters to a Young Brother
• Does life sometimes seem so much harder for girls?
• Do you ever feel insecure, pressured, or confused?
• Do you wish you had someone to give you honest advice on topics like boys, school, family, and pursuing your dreams?
• Do you want to make a positive impact on the ...