How to Survive Being Dumped (Girl Talk) - Softcover

Miles, Lisa; Chown, Xanna Eve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1477707166 ISBN 13: 9781477707166

Publisher: Rosen Pub Group, 2013

Synopsis

This is a fun, yet educational resource for readers who are experiencing a breakup and dont know where to turn. The text is presented in an approachable, friendly fashion, which reassures readers that the experience of a breakup is not the end of the world. Common worries are highlighted, such as what went wrong and how to get over the former partner. These concerns are then addressed in a nonjudgmental and healthy manner. Additionally, there are diary sections, which add a personal touch to the issues, making the reader feel like shes not alone. Quizzes titled Are You Over Him? and Are You On the Rebound? help the reader analyze her feelings. With fun, cheery icons and bright, colorful photographs, these books are the perfect cure for a young person whos just experienced a breakup and is looking for answers.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6-9-These busy books are designed to look like magazines, with Cosmo Girl-like subtitles on the cover and lists, quizzes, peppy photos, and personal stories against a background of pastel patterns inside. They are not designed for classrooms, and, with most of the writing boiled down to bullets and text boxes, they don't contain much report-worthy information. That leaves them to being used as guidance resources, and in this context they should be taken with a grain of salt. For example, Being Dumped suggests talking to a teacher about a break-up, which is inappropriate. The books will best serve browsers who are looking for a slightly tongue-in-cheek treatment of teen angst with some helpful nuggets here and there. Adolescents needing serious assistance will have to look elsewhere.α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From Booklist:

Taking more than a few cues from glossy women’s magazines, this entry into the Girl Talk series incorporates quizzes, lists, Q&As, and blurbs from young women who have been in the same position as those staring down the barrel of first-time heartbreak. The authors explore common reasons why young couples break up and how to tell if a partner might be about to end the relationship. The old coping standbys remain: eating ice cream by the carton; leaning on friends, family, and other trusted confidantes; and staying busy. However, great care is also taken to help process emotions and potential pitfalls, such as seeking revenge or dating someone on the rebound. Additionally, girls on the other side of the breakup fence will find advice geared to ending a relationship respectfully. A fresh and positive take on dating perils. Grades 6-9. --Courtney Jones

About this edition

• Publisher: Rosen Pub Group
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1477707166
• ISBN 13: 9781477707166
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48