Bronwen Pardes is an alumna of Vassar College and New York University's graduate program in human sexuality. She has taught sexuality education at middle schools, high schools, and colleges in New York City. Doing it Right is her first book.
"Bronwen Pardes has the courage to tell young teens everything they
need to know about their sexuality and responsible sexual
expression. A required (and stimulating!) read for all teens -- and
their parents, too." -- Eric Marcus, author of "Is It a Choice?"
and "What if Someone I Know Is Gay?"
"Mothers and daughters can agree on "Doing It Right" --
nonjudgmental, informative, and easy to understand, it's like a
whole semester of sex education in under one hundred and fifty
pages." -- Dr. Carol Livoti and Elizabeth Topp, mother-and-daughter
team behind "Vaginas: An Owner's Manual"
"Refreshing, honest...powerful! This book will make a life-or-death
difference to many of today's teens. Browen Pardes writes to
inform, not to judge, and she succeeds." -- Bishop John S. Spong,
author of "The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of
Hate to Reveal the God of Love"
"This is an informative, highly intelligent look at a teen's
changing body, sexuality, and actual physical intimacy.... A
wonderful guide." -- Teensreadtoo.com
Gr 9 Up-The first half of this updated edition addresses the anatomical and emotional issues surrounding sex. The remainder of the book covers gender issues, homosexuality, and safety from disease and assault. Pardes speaks in a matter-of-fact manner about all kinds of sexual experiences from masturbation to anal sex. Much of the book is based on questions posed to her by the young adults she has worked with over the years. Her goal was to give readers ".the information you need, without judgment, to make your own decisions about sexuality." Unfortunately, the writing, while informative, is a bit dry. Only the most motivated teens will read the entire book. The visual presentation is awash with gray. The anatomical explanations are accompanied by serviceable illustrations in shades of gray. Question-and-answer boxes are light gray with black text. In spite of the drab look, this book is well rounded and evenhanded and may be a parent or educator's first choice. Teens may be attracted by the title, but will most likely skip reading a good portion of the book. Craig Murray and Leissa Pitts's Sexpectations: Sex Stuff Straight Up (Allen & Unwin, 2012) is a better choice.-Cindy Wall, Southington Library & Museum, CT (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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