The Truth About Dating, Love, and Just Being Friends by Chad Eastham *Book Review*

I first had Lexi read this book so I could get her reaction on it. With her being 15 and in high school I really don't know how to tackle some of these subjects and really get through to her. 

The first night I gave her this book to read I heard her upstairs laughing hysterically. I thought certainly she was watching a funny movie. A few minutes later another huge burst of laughter, and then feet stomping down the stairs to come tell me about the book. What is so funny you ask? He talks about an Ostrich burying it's head in the sand. He explains that they don't actually bury their head in the sand and what they are really doing. He also explains how this belief of the Ostrich came about and another very funny thing this man believed. I quote from the book **please don't have a drink in your mouth**

Pliny also thought that the ostrich could stare at its eggs with such intensity that it would make them hatch. Really, man? 'Cause that seems logical.

This statement had my daughter bursting with laughter. Then he goes on to explaining why the point of the ostrich was important. It's because we all make observations, whether they are right or wrong we make them.

He talks about dating, dating mistakes, how to be just friends, why some teens are happy and some are miserable, and the problem with falling in love with mythical creatures. Can you believe he thinks my being in love with a vampire is a little crazy?

Not only does he talk about these very important subjects, but he does it in their language, one that they can understand and relate to. He does it so that it's fun to read and informational at the same time. He shares letters and emails he has received from teens and his response to them.

After she read the book I did. Not just so I could do the review but because I wanted to know what was so funny to my daughter. I have to admit, I think I enjoyed this book just as much as she did. It was a great read and one that I would highly recommend to any parent with a teen or preteen. I give this book 5 stars! I couldn't have been happier with a book for my daughter to read and get good information from.

Chad Eastham is a fantastic author with a very special talent of relating to teens and teen issues. 

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