![]() ![]() ![]() Her mother and father had loved each other very much they married and conceived a child. She's teased about not having a father, so she flies to San Francisco to find him. ![]() One of the most moving stories is "Dragons in Manhattan." Tuck, aged seventeen, lives with her two moms. Using her signature magical language fans know so well, Block shows readers the harsh realities of being a girl and a young woman. Block is fearless in her stories of sexual relationships her characters are always searching for love and for happy endings. The collection begins with a story about preschool girls, "Tweetie Sweet Pea", and ends with one about a college freshman, "Orpheus". These stories are for the mature reader even though some stories are about young girls. In her dynamic collection of nine contemporary short stories, Block tries to reveal the "goddess" in every girl. Girl goddess #9 by Francesca Lia Block was the inspiration for this column's theme. As always, the books discussed here are highly recommended for their readable and creative styles and for their worthwhile underlying messages. The following books feature young women trying to understand their families and themselves in the process they have adventures, solve mysteries, and fall in love. ![]() We want young women today to be strong enough to be who they would like to be and to define for themselves the meaning of a fulfilling life. SOMETIMES WE REFER TO GIRLS AND young women as "princesses" or "goddesses", implying beauty and delicacy, but we should also admit that females have many strengths. ![]()
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