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Will make growing up just a little easier Feb 02, 2011
By Paul Lappen
Imagine that you are a river, just flowing along. Suddenly, a large boulder is dropped in your path. Do you find a way around the boulder, and keep flowing, or do you, figuratively, panic and stop flowing because there is an obstacle in your way? This book is intended to help young women accept, and deal with, life's obstacles.
Tao ("path") is an ancient Chinese philosophy, not a religion. It implies that all creatures seem to find their own way through life; humans are the only ones who try to control their futures. Invariably, we end up frustrated and unhappy. It is possible to live life much more contentedly once we accept, instead of fighting, life's challenges.
What does this mean to the average young woman? A Tao-Girl is accepting of herself. You may not be the prettiest or smartest girl in school, but learn to make the most of your abilities, and forgive yourself for your weaknesses. Maybe you haven't yet found that thing at which you really good, and enjoy doing. A Tao-Girl is tenacious; not giving up when life gets unpleasant. A Tao-Girl recognizes the good things in life, even in the midst of disappointment. A Tao-Girl is able to make the best of any situation. She is also grateful for her life, family and friends. Last, but not least, everyone knows someone who simply radiates joy, happiness and sunshine; one can almost hear the birds chirping as they walk past. Then there are the people who seem to radiate gloom, doom and thunderstorms. Which person better represents the definition of a Tao-Girl? (The first one.)
In this book are plenty of real world examples of situations faced by every young woman, at one time or another. It's short and really easy to read. Even if you can't do all of the things mentioned here, doing some of them will help greatly. This book does a really good job at making growing up just a little easier.
Tao Principles for Teen Girls Oct 24, 2010
By Jyotsna Sreenivasan
"Gender Equality Bookstore"
Tao-Girls Rule! is a cross between a self-help book and a pep talk, with advice based on the ancient Chinese philosophy of Tao.
According to this book, a Tao-Girl is tenacious, accepting, optimistic, grateful, imaginative, radiant, and loving. Chapters are organized around these seven qualities, and explain how girls can use Tao principles such as "tzu jan," "wu-wei," and "yin-yang" to deal with life's challenges.
The author, CJ Golden, has worked with Girls Scouts of the USA to present Tao-Girls workshops, and stories from these girls are included throughout the book.
I liked this book and I would recommend it, but I did not like some of the silhouette images on the cover. A couple of the images show girls with skirts that are far too short (in my opinion). All the girls on the cover are very thin. I do like the image of the girl in lotus posture. I would hope that, in a future edition of the book, the author and publisher would find a way to include silhouettes or drawings of a more realistic representation of teenaged girls on the cover.
That said, don't judge this book by its cover! The advice inside is invaluable. I wish I'd had this book as I was growing up. I have included this book on my online Gender Equality Bookstore.
Literary Magazine Book Review Jan 04, 2010
By Lit Chick
"NMB"
Re-Posted BOOK REVIEW from The Write Place At the Write Time~
CJ Golden, author of Tao of the Defiant Woman, tenderly makes her perspectives on Taoism teachings available to young girls in her latest book, Tao Girls Rule! Refreshing, uplifting and light, it addresses the difficult rights of passage of the eleven to fourteen age group with anecdotes of average girls, celebrities, and featured inspirational quotes.
The issues tackled are varied which is beneficial to the young readers who will seek out situations which they can relate to. What is striking about the book is that it nurtures with the wisdom of a woman, but it does not condescend. It is quite balanced in finding an age appropriate voice for its young, modern audience, while not abandoning the learned tones of experience- in essence, the 'having been there, done that, survived that' astuteness. It is loving without the clinical coolness of the many young adult self-help books and it reinforces the themes of a growing girl looking within for answers in a world where she can control her actions and not the actions of others. There is a good deal of levity without trivialization and interactive challenges at the end of the book keep the principles in constant 'flow', much in keeping with the Taoist way. Children and parents can refer to the site, [...] for further information, inspiration and wonderful interactive programs associated with the book.
Though the fare is lighter than some of the issues young women face, it does touch various inner principles that would be needed to weather the situations and hits upon common trials faced. Interactive, friendly and unimtidating it presents itself well in both format and content. A welcome and handy book of wisdom for any young woman (numerous celebrity adult anecdotes inspiring to all ages)- would that there were more guidebooks of this nature for such a precious time of transition.
*This review is from the literary periodical, The Write Place At the Write Time, [...] Copyright 2009 To read the full review and intro to Tao Girls Rule!, readers may visit the site.
Tao Girls Rule and so does CJ Golden! Nov 23, 2009
By Donna F. Ferber
"psychotherapist"
In language as gentle and simple as the Tao itself, CJ Golden introduces middle and high school girls to one of the world's oldest and treasured philosophies in her new book, Tao Girls Rule! CJ explains how the Tao is relevant and helpful for young women in dealing with the very real and practical problems they are experiencing in their daily lives. She also encourages connection and introspection. Coming out of isolation and increased self-awareness are important in our quest for self esteem, confidence and validation. CJ's style makes this an easy, approachable read. She talks with the reader, not down to the reader-something young girls are quick to notice. Her acceptance and openness encourages them to risk the same. A lovely book for the young girl in your life,Tao Girls Rule is bound to become a well used, dog earred companion.
Donna F. Ferber, LPC, LADC
Author of From Ex-Wife to Exceptional Life: A Woman's Journey through Divorce.
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