- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books; ist edition edition (29 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811846350
- ISBN-13: 978-0811846356
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 19.4 x 3.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 888,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Many of the badges are based on adventures from Lauren's own life: taking her husband sky-diving to celebrate her 30th birthday, earning her emergency medical technician credential, learning how to kayak and Rollerblade. Other badges are more practical, such as getting personal finances in order or quitting smoking. "Lauren worried that women got too caught up in their 'To Do' lists instead of their 'Dream to Do' lists," says her husband Jack. "This is her final gift." Book proceeds will be donated to a foundation supporting Lauren's favorite charities. "Newsweek"
."..it is more than just a life-maintenance manual - the emphasis is very much on breaking through personal boundaries and trying something new." "London Times"
""You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls", for all Girl Scouts at heart, embodies the spirit of sisterhood." "USA Today"
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Inspired by the life of a young woman who died on United Flight 93 on September 11, her family brings together a thoughtful merit badge handbook for grow-up girls, featuring detailed instruction, encouragement, and practical advice on how to achieve sixty badge activities, including starting one's own business, going back to school, learning to pla
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I've been waiting for this one..., 29 April 2005
By Hollywood - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: You Can Do it: The Merit Badge Handbook For Grownup Girls (Paperback)
Okay, I'm a guy here. And I can't tell you how many times I've spoken the phrase this book takes for a title to my incredibly accomplished sweetheart who, despite her successes, is never quite confident enough to chase down her dreams. "You can do it!" I've been saying for years. "Look what you've already done!" So when I came across this book and saw that it was an intelligent, results-oriented, motivational manual (it's more than just another "self-help book"), I decided to let someone else have a go at her. At first she rolled her eyes and said, "Nice try, honey." (I also got a kiss for being a thoughtful, if overly optimistic, boyfriend). But then a week later she sheepishly came over to me, sat in my lap, and spoke the words, "I got my first badge." Well, let me just say that it'll be a while before I'm in the doghouse again. My thanks to all the inspiring women who contributed to this kick-in-the-pants bible. From now on I get to say, "SHE DID IT!"
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With this book, you CAN do it!, 21 April 2005
By Linda Painchaud-Steinman "PARK EDGE BOOKS" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: You Can Do it: The Merit Badge Handbook For Grownup Girls (Paperback)
You CAN do the thing you fear! Or the thing you never thought you had time to do. Just use this book as your guide/mentor, and whatever pursuit you've "always wanted to try" becomes possible.
Whatever it is you've been longing to do, you'll probably find it in this big, encouraging book, which breaks down goals into small, easily achievable steps.
Recommended for girls/women of any age who want to finally get on with DOING the things they've been waiting to try.
Reviewer: Linda Painchaud-Steinman, Park Edge Books
Side Note: The author of this book was a victim of September 11. She was on flight 93. The details are in the book's poignant introduction (written by her sisters).
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Amazing gift book - so much fun!, 11 April 2005
By Suzanne Strawbridge - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: You Can Do it: The Merit Badge Handbook For Grownup Girls (Paperback)
I have given this book as a gift a few times and it is an all-time favorite present! I plan to give it again and again to all my friends. So many of us say "I would love to try (blank)" and this book gives you the guidance and inspiration to actually do it! It also gave me ideas to try things I had not considered before. What great fun!
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