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Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough: The 10 Things That Stress Girls Out and How to Cope with Them

Jill Zimmerman Rutledge. McGraw-Hill/Contemporary, $16.95 (228pp) ISBN 978-0-07-142326-7

Growing up brings new concerns and pressures for many kids. Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough: The 10 Things That Stress Girls Out and How to Cope with Them by Jill Zimmerman Rutledge addresses body image, depression, boys, smoking, drinking and drugs, divorce, homosexuality and other sources of stress and anxiety for teenage girls. Testimonials of girls who have faced difficult situations reassure readers that they're not alone and provide concrete suggestions for addressing problems.