Bossypants

I literally did laugh out loud while reading this.  I am already a fan of hers anyway.  Perfect light summer reading.  She actually makes some really good points about life in between the laughs and among the laughs.  If you can laugh *and* learn a little something at the same time, it's a win-win.  I really enjoyed this.

The Strawberry Letter

If you listen to Steve Harvey in the AM, you are well acquainted with the crazy "Strawberry Letter" portion of the show.  Well here Shirley addresses some of the main reasons we (as women) can be our own worst enemy.  If you listen to the show you will recognize most of what she's saying.  (Same thing with Steve Harvey's book).  However, there are some gems in here that may hit home for some women.  I think if you are the parent of a teenage girl, there are some gems for her as well.....so seek them out and start a conversation with your daughter about how to get some standards in life.