You-The Owners Manual For Teens

YOU: The Owners Manual for Teens

by Michael Rozen MD,

Mehmet OZ MD and Ellen Rome MD

Published June 2011 by Simon and Schuster



   When S&S first asked if I would share my thoughts on this book, I was hesitant. I don't read a lot of non-fiction, and I'm definitely not a "medical" expert- far from it, but I have to say I'm so glad I said yes, as this is one that I will pass on to my son when he reaches those teenage years. It's a book I would have liked to have during those years as well.

    I haven't read the other books in the series of "YOU"owner's manuals but I know that they are popular and often checked out of our library. The layout in this one is well done, easy to follow and its easy to find the information if you are looking for something specific. The mood of the book is upbeat and I love how it's more than just "body" health as it encompasses mental & emotional health as well. It's informative without being too preachy which I think is especially important when it's a book for teens. The question and answer sections were really helpful and I thought the "Circle of Life" inventory activity was a fabulous way to start the book.

Highly recommended. Great Reference Book.

2011 Non-Fiction Challenge

The Broke & The Bookish is hosting a wonderful challenge to read non-fiction in 2011.

I thought it would be a great motivator to mix a little non-fiction in with my fiction obession.

Here are the rules:

The challenge runs from January 17th to December 31st 2011.

• Anyone who links a review up is eligible to be entered to win a book of their choice (under $15). How many reviews you link up determines how many entries you get. Additional prizes may be added once I organize this more and depending on how many people sign up. (International readers welcome if Book Depository ships to you).
•  Anyone can join. If you don't have a blog, you can link reviews on Goodreads or Amazon or wherever you have your reviews. 
• You can join the challenge at any point throughout the year.

Here's the challenge:

Culture: Non-fiction books about different cultures, religions and foreign lands; memoirs & biographies count.

Art: Non-fiction books about anything art related (painters, music, architecture, photography, dance, literature, film, etc.). Memoirs/biographies of any people related to the arts count.

Food: Food memoirs, anything related to food industry, food lifestyles

Medical: anything related to the medical field--industry memoirs, memoirs about illnesses (mental included) /diseases, etc.

Travel: travelogues, industry memoirs, travel guides, etc.

Memoir/Biography: Self explanatory

Money: Anything related to finances, economics, history of money, financial improvement etc.

Science/Nature: Anything related to any scientific field, memoirs count.

History: Anything history related-- events, biographies of historic figures, etc

My Reading List (so far)

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong

I Remeber Nothing and Other Reflections by Nora Ephron

After the Falls by Catherine Gildiner

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Real Food has Curves by Bruce Weinstein