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This book is for parents and others interested in the growth and sexual development of children. With examples of typical children, it describes normal and abnormal development in plain, straightforward language. Parents and others concerned about the growth of a particular child will find practical and useful information in this book. They will also learn when a child should have professional evaluation.
Too Tall? Too Short? Too Fat? Too Thin?: A Guide to the Growth and Sexual Development of Children Reviews
Too Tall? Too Short? Too Fat? Too Thin?: A Guide to the Growth and Sexual Development of Children Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful Excellent overview, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Too Tall? Too Short? Too Fat? Too Thin?: A Guide to the Growth and Sexual Development of Children (Hardcover) I have written a book on hormones myself, and I was looking for books about normal and abnormal puberty and bought this one. I have spent thousands of dollars on getting reference books in order to write my next book. I was really thrilled with this one and read it almost at one sitting. It is very unusual for a book of this type to be so readable. The fact that the other reviewer was aged 14 and suggested 9-11 year olds read it emphasizes this point. I would say the publishers undervalued the import of this book since it was not a top seller (maybe it was some time back). But many parents would benefit from reading it. It was the very book I needed as I want to write on the abnormalities of the prepubertal years and how they influence later hormonal problems. It answered many questions I had and dealt with a wide array of issues. It's a book all doctors should read though written for lay people. As a hormonal health consultant of 20 years' experience, I am often asked questions about... Read more 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful I LOVED IT!, By A Customer This review is from: Too Tall? Too Short? Too Fat? Too Thin?: A Guide to the Growth and Sexual Development of Children (Hardcover) This has got to be my favorite book of all time! It was informative, but not to informative. I love this kind of book. I am 14 and fat, so this book really made me realize any size is okay, even though 14 is a bit old for this book. I recomend it for ages 9-11. READ IT! |
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