I loved this book. Every story, every page, every word. I cried, I laughed, and then I cried again as I read these heart felt narratives. I want a dozen copies to give to all the important women (young ones included) in my life, wait, better make that two dozen.

This book contains dozens of stories of womens' first period. It is an international collection that range back decades. It's about time I had a book like this to read and re-read and to share with friends.

The author, Rachel Kauder Nalebuff is donating the royalties from this book to support organizations working to advance women's health and education.

Thank-you to Rachel for putting together such a wonderful collection. Now rush out and buy a copy of this book for yourself, for your daughter and your grand daughter etc.

My Little Red Book is what is going to change perceptions about periods that the vagina monologues did to open the doors to talking about topics that also included menstruation, violence, and a multitude of other topics that are prevalent in women's issues today, that were once taboo to talk about. And to celebrate our differences.

I first started the book thinking about what people would think about it - would they think it was done in one way and take it another? But, as I read the stories about all of the different cultural occurrences concerning one's becoming a woman is that we all need to celebrate our differences and yet our sameness. We can now have children, we are considered "women", we are looked at differently from the male perspective. It does indeed change from being "Daddy's little girl", and "The Tomboy".

After reading about half of the book, and thoroughly enjoying the stories, you have to realize that these women gathered real courage to come forth to tell their own individual stories. Kudos to all of you!. I can myself remember my own, and the humiliation, and then later on the relief that came after getting it.

I think and this is my own opinion, is that every girl that is about to "receive" their period, no matter how young or old they are should receive a copy of this book, or at least be able to access it and learn about all of the differences that we all have - albeit, about the same thing.

When you purchase this book, all of the proceeds go to different charities and health causes for girls.

Marci Catania Reviewer at http://serendipiter.wordpress.com

I think the idea for this book is so ingenious. It is the kind of book that women of all ages, cultures, religions and backgrounds can relate to and from its pages reap wisdom and guidance. More importantly though, My Little Red Book unites women in its message that no matter how different each and every one of us is, we share a common bond. It tells girls that what they're going through is normal and literally happens to all women and that having your period is nothing to be ashamed of but rather should be embraced and celebrated. That is why there is no better book to celebrate Women's History Month!

The stories represent women of all backgrounds and even reveal customs about menstruation from different cultures and eras that I hadn't even heard of until reading about them in the book. Many of them are funny, others are sad, and some are thought-provoking. No matter what emotion they elicit, they are all powerful representations of girls and women all over who have all had that memorable first period. This is the type of book that can be re-read over and over again for generations to come.

As if putting this book together wasn't impressive enough, Rachel Kauder Nalebuff has also decided to donate the proceeds of My Little Red Book to women's health charities to ensure that the book can help other girls in need, beyond those who read its contents! This truly is the perfect gift , especially for a girl who has just gotten her first period!

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