How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
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Lerner Publications
Annotation: Empowers teens to love and stand up for themselves and those around them by outlining situations in which a reader can--and should--be a "difficult bitch"
Genre: [Social sciences]
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #311034
Format: Library Binding
Copyright Date: 2021
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 04/05/22
Pages: 152 pages
ISBN: 1-541-58674-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-541-58674-1
Dewey: 305.242
LCCN: 2020013448
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

An illustrated self-empowerment manual for teens.A bitch, according to Bondy's introduction, is a powerhouse, an agent of change who threatens the status quo in service of their personal well-being and for the greater good. The Difficult Bitch commandments read, in part, that Difficult Bitches shall "break boundaries for a better world," "stand up for themselves," and "own up," and shall not "worry about haters," "back down," or "be petty." Bondy and her co-authors are thorough and intentional about addressing the particular experiences and concerns of people of color and people with disabilities. They write that "people of any gender identity can be a Difficult Bitch and take the advice in this book." And what great, comprehensive advice it is. This slim volume packs a lot of wisdom, with chapters on body image; school; stress; internet safety; pursuing extracurricular passions; and more. The chapter on activism is a standout, as is the one covering money, employment, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Every topic is presented with sections labeled "hypothetical," real-world scenarios followed by guidance that reflects the nuance and complexity of situations teens may find themselves in. The authors explore these critical topics in frank, compelling, and humorous ways. They address issues that matter to teen girls with deep empathy and age-appropriate language and without being condescending or preachy.A thoughtful, engaging, bad-ass crash course in moxie, self-confidence, and self-love. (further reading, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)

ALA Booklist (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

This self-help book beseeches young women to stop apologizing, stop compromising, and stop trying to be so nice. Instead, unleash that inner bitch! The introduction equates being a bitch with being empowered, and chapters offer encouragement and action steps in multiple realms: social media, relationships, language choice, health, body image, hair love, finance, school, extracurriculars, and activism. Advice is doled out in breezy, brief passages interspersed with hypothetical scenarios and "Shoulda Coulda Woulda" features that inspire reflection on past behavior. The book has four authors, and it's their commentary, representing various viewpoints, that sets this apart from other recent titles. In the intro, Bondy identifies as cisgender and white; Sharon Pruitt-Young as Black; Mary C. Fernandez as a Colombian immigrant, blind woman, and activist; and Zara Hanawalt as the child of immigrants from India. They acknowledge, too, that some readers face additional barriers. There are frank discussions about stereotyping, discrimination, prejudice, and keeping safe within various communities. The title and bright cover art will attract browsers; the real-world applications and affirmative messages will keep them reading.

Kirkus Reviews (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

An illustrated self-empowerment manual for teens.A bitch, according to Bondy's introduction, is a powerhouse, an agent of change who threatens the status quo in service of their personal well-being and for the greater good. The Difficult Bitch commandments read, in part, that Difficult Bitches shall "break boundaries for a better world," "stand up for themselves," and "own up," and shall not "worry about haters," "back down," or "be petty." Bondy and her co-authors are thorough and intentional about addressing the particular experiences and concerns of people of color and people with disabilities. They write that "people of any gender identity can be a Difficult Bitch and take the advice in this book." And what great, comprehensive advice it is. This slim volume packs a lot of wisdom, with chapters on body image; school; stress; internet safety; pursuing extracurricular passions; and more. The chapter on activism is a standout, as is the one covering money, employment, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Every topic is presented with sections labeled "hypothetical," real-world scenarios followed by guidance that reflects the nuance and complexity of situations teens may find themselves in. The authors explore these critical topics in frank, compelling, and humorous ways. They address issues that matter to teen girls with deep empathy and age-appropriate language and without being condescending or preachy.A thoughtful, engaging, bad-ass crash course in moxie, self-confidence, and self-love. (further reading, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)

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Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
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Kirkus Reviews (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Reading Level: 7.0
Interest Level: 9-12
Lexile: 970L

In the past, being a "difficult bitch" was bad. Girls weren't supposed to call people out for their BS, stand up for themselves, or do their own thing...not anymore!

This book embraces the insult with irreverent humor, encouraging readers to be themselves no matter what, including an exploration of the ways this phrase can be interpreted differently among people of different backgrounds.

Being a powerhouse is a choice. It's a lifestyle. It's a code of ethics. It takes work, a thick skin, and perseverance. In this book, you'll learn the ins and outs of being a Difficult Bitch, from school to friends to body to life.


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