"From the very beginning, the book is captivating! It pulls you in and takes you to a place of love and peace through the normal process of the human body. What a beautiful gift Ettien has given to her daughter (and mothers and daughters everywhere), who has made and is making the transition from childhood into womanhood. Through the sharing of this experience together, they will always be connected by this 'miracle moment.' The perfect book for mother and daughter."
Pamela Tate
Author/Mentor
"A much needed and refreshing work that is appropriate for many cultures and those of various religions."
Written in a tone that is matter of fact and never condescending or infantilizing. Provides emotional support and comfort. While the title suggests that its primary audience is girls, it actually has a much broader audience of men, women, and boys, who know and love girls. Boys, girls, women and men need and deserve to know the information contained in this work.
Contains clear, easy to comprehend biological explanations of menstruation, ovulation, fertilization and pregnancy, as well as male anatomy and experiences. Provides selected vocabulary, as well as nicknames or slang terms to help the uninitiated and those who must cross generation gaps or divides. Several captivating pieces of information are included throughout the work, "Only elephants, humpback whales and human females undergo menopause."
There is a wealth of practical information about the discomforts associated with menstruation and a description of a wide range of remedies. The suggestions for how to handle menstrual flow help to debunk many myths. The nutrition and hydration information and suggestions are invaluable. Useful references for further exploration are provided."
Dr. Karen Dajani-Rochez
Professor Emeritus, Communications Department Chatham University
Marlo Ettien lives in Georgia. In 2012, Her first novel, "Branches From The Same Tree, Where Broken Or Reaching," received a five star review from "Reader's Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest." In 2014, she was a special guest at ONYX Book Club 20th anniversary celebration (ONYX Day Proclamation) for contributions to literature and society.
