bOObs: A Guide to Your Girls
by Elisabeth Dale
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All women have them and yet, few women truly understand them. Now we havebOObs, A Guide to Your Girls. This is the ultimate guide to breasts. It is estimated that 85% of women in the US wear the wrong bra size and many women expect their breasts to betray them, either with age or through illness. bOObs takes the mystery out of breast health, awareness, and perception and celebrates the unique individuality of women of all ages, races, and cultures. Each chapter contains web and written show more resources, plus illustrations and sidebars with entertaining information on little known facts, trivia, and the best breast trends. Filled with personal, true stories ("mammoirs"), readers are given practical and useful advice from breast experts--lingerie fitters, clothing manufacturers, doctors, personal trainers, and others--on what to expect from their breasts and how to put their "best breast forward." show lessTags
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Great material in a cute package (bad pun but it fits with the tone of this book).
While I'm perfectly happy with my "girls" (even with them leading the charge south) I really don't give them much thought outside of the occasional bra fitting and regular cancer checks. I never understood what all the fuss was about (breastfeeding was cool but I didn't want to go on and on about - after all it's not chocolate after all!); they're just boobs for heavens sake (although they do have the magical ability to turn some people into boobs). And with a general knowledge of breast cancer and specific knowledge of pregnancy/breastfeeding I thought I knew all I needed to know. I admit, the cover of the book reeled me in - anything that inventive show more deserved a looksee. I wasn't disappointed. Elisabeth Squires writes a wonderful book that reads between a medical reference and a fashion magazine. From growing 'em to stowing 'em, no topic goes untouched including plastic surgery, breastfeeding, bra fitting and what happens as the girls get a little mileage on 'em. A bra record sheet, a breast assessment sheet (along with visuals) and a extensive resources section (called "All the Breast Resources") make this a complete guide. I have a whole new appreciation for my girls and intend to treat them much better (and it was nice to know that other women have the same issues with bra fit and spillage/slippage - I thought it was just me). If you have "girls" I urge you to get this guide; if you love someone who has "girls" get this for them. The only caveat I have is that you might not want to get this for a newly sprouting teen - this may just be TMI (too much information) but for the older teen and beyond - great book! show less
While I'm perfectly happy with my "girls" (even with them leading the charge south) I really don't give them much thought outside of the occasional bra fitting and regular cancer checks. I never understood what all the fuss was about (breastfeeding was cool but I didn't want to go on and on about - after all it's not chocolate after all!); they're just boobs for heavens sake (although they do have the magical ability to turn some people into boobs). And with a general knowledge of breast cancer and specific knowledge of pregnancy/breastfeeding I thought I knew all I needed to know. I admit, the cover of the book reeled me in - anything that inventive show more deserved a looksee. I wasn't disappointed. Elisabeth Squires writes a wonderful book that reads between a medical reference and a fashion magazine. From growing 'em to stowing 'em, no topic goes untouched including plastic surgery, breastfeeding, bra fitting and what happens as the girls get a little mileage on 'em. A bra record sheet, a breast assessment sheet (along with visuals) and a extensive resources section (called "All the Breast Resources") make this a complete guide. I have a whole new appreciation for my girls and intend to treat them much better (and it was nice to know that other women have the same issues with bra fit and spillage/slippage - I thought it was just me). If you have "girls" I urge you to get this guide; if you love someone who has "girls" get this for them. The only caveat I have is that you might not want to get this for a newly sprouting teen - this may just be TMI (too much information) but for the older teen and beyond - great book! show less
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