Dear Libby: Will You Answer My Questions about Friendship?

by Libby Kiszner

How do we find lasting, trusting, and fulfilling friendships? Is it by being popular? Dazzling others with your genius? Looking for that ultimate BFF? Hiding all your imperfections and trying hard to fit in? Deep and enduring friendships are essential to our psychological and physical well-being. Unfortunately, between bullying, social anxiety, peer pressure, and other issues, many teens feel isolated. In Dear Libby , trusted columnist Libby Kiszner offers a breakthrough approach to friendship and connection. You can create friendships from the inside out—rather than from the outside in. You can experience friendships with vibrant self-expression in every stage of life, making Dear Libby a book that can be read and reread at any age. Containing seven core principles, this life-changing resource not only explains the dynamics of connections and friendships but also gives practical tools to develop them. Integrating contemporary issues, timeless insight, real-life skills, and unique perspectives, Dear Libby provides a hands-on guide for dealing with everyday friendship struggles faced by teens today. Teens and readers of all ages will gain insight and understanding on how to make profound, joyful relationships possible. Find answers to real questions

Genres: Friendship

224 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2018

Reviews

[Carla Manly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This enchanting book is a rare gem for youngsters and adults alike. Libby’s insights are surely applicable for young people seeking guidance on life’s challenges, yet the gentle guidance is equally transferable to issues faced in adulthood. For example, one of my favorite takeaways is this: “The more you run away from discomfort, the more it seems to pursue you.” Libby’s wise, supportive voice offers true and necessary comfort in today’s chaotic world.
--Carla Marie Manly, PhD

[Cynthia Muchnick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dear Libby is a compilation of advice, anecdotes and worksheets for tweens and teens from columnist and "mother of many," Libby Kiszner. Her book is full of stories and "Dear Libby" letters that help parents of teens as well as tweens and teens themselves. Her ideas will also spark great conversations for readers to better engage in friendships and life skills. The tone is honest and sincere; teen readers will feel comfortable with simple worksheets, questions and answers that help them find their voice, self-confidence and self-worth. Her book is a useful tool for our kids to help them know, care for, listen to, express and connect to themselves better! HINT: Parents may also want to read the book, too, so that they can better engage with their teens.

[Yakov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent to read. Excellent to practice.

I recommend this book to any teen, or anyone really, who wants to and is ready to look deeply into their friendship challenges. There is something for everyone in this user-friendly guide. Libby explains things in a direct, poetic and easy-to-grasp manner. It’s a great resource to keep in the house with which I can talk to my teenager about things that are going on for her. Full of practical tools and skills for enhancing friendships. Wonderful book.