Think Yourself Gorgeous by Anita Naik

A guide to help negotiate the difficulties of teenage years from experienced agony aunt, Anita Naik.

Young girls entering puberty often experience a crisis of confidence which, if ignored, can lead to life-long issues. In Think Yourself Gorgeous, experienced agony aunt Anita Naik shows that low self-esteem and bad body image can happen to anyone and she demonstrates why it pays to love the real you, warts and all. For example, only 19% of teenage girls are overweight, but 67% think they should lose weight (Teen Body Image Survey). 

Focusing on issues of beauty, peer pressure, stress, body image, puberty and emotions, Think Yourself Gorgeous will help young girls to understand why their idea of themselves is taking a downward turn, why it is natural for them to feel that way, and what they can do about it. Packed with bodylicious tips, quotes from other teenagers and practical advice, it will address all the tricky areas that can damage a girl's confidence and help them learn to feel gorgeous inside and out.

About the Author

Anita Naik is a freelance journalist who has written for magazines including glamour and Red. She was the agony aunt on Just 17 and the health columnist on Closer magazine. She is currently an editor on the Dove Campaign For Real Beauty website, writing about self-esteem issues for teenage girls and their mothers.
 

Published by Piatkus in PB on 1 December 2009 / RRP $34.99