Ive personally witnessed how Chelsey changes the lives of teenage girls for the better by deepening connections and helping everyone feel more heard and understood. With passion and enthusiasm, Chelsey empowers girls to discover their voices in both the most practical and deepest of ways. This book is exactly what we all need right now, for our families and for our future voices in the world.
-- Laura Dern, Academy Awardwinning actress and
New York Times bestselling author of
Honey, Baby, MineTo create a world that welcomes girls and womens powerful voices and fosters their agency, we need this book. Underestimated masterfully teaches us how to empower teenage girls by simplifying solutions to challenging topics like self-doubt, shame, the beauty myth, and power, offering effective tools for parents, educators, and trusted adults in girls lives.
-- Jennifer Siebel Newsom, filmmaker and founder of The Representation Project
Sometimes we wish our children came with an operating manual. Fortunately, that operating manual now exists. If you are a parent, caregiver, or educator who cares in any way about understanding this crucial period in a teenagers development, in a way that supports thriving rather than walling off, Underestimated is essential reading. The powerful wisdom will help you not just as a parent, but in every relationship.
-- Neil Strauss, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Truth: an uncomfortable book about relationshipsUnderestimated provides a critical blueprint for the kinds of conversations that parents and their children are afraid to have, but deeply need. Its an accessible yet poignant exploration of how parents and teenage girls can grow together rather than further apart. And I cant think of someone more equipped to help us understand and uplift teenage girls than Chelsey Goodan.
-- Liz Plank, award-winning journalist and author of
For the Love of Men: from toxic to a more mindful masculinityChelsey is a godsend. This book is a godsend Ive seen her work firsthand and trust me, WE ALL NEED THESE TOOLS. Badly. She brings sensitivity to her work and a just removed enough perspective that is impossible for parents to have from close up.
-- Jenni Konner, writer, director, and executive producer of HBOs
GirlsChelsey expertly reveals the power of teenage girls. She welcomes us into their minds with curiosity and fun, rather than fear. Underestimated gives insight into ways to create a fairer and more empowering world where girls and women can thrive.
-- Eve Rodsky,
New York Times bestselling author of
Fair Play and
Find Your Unicorn SpaceChelsey is a total on-it, walk-the-talk, money-where-your-mouth-is, first responder vibe. She is attuned to my childs needs, as a true role model with life-changing tools and hardwired goodness. This book teaches us not only how to bring out the best in teenage girls, but in everyone.
-- Moon Zappa, actress, artist, and author of
Earth to MoonTHIS is the book I wish I (and my parents!) had when I was growing up. Filled with clear, compassionate guidance that debunks the myths around adolescent girls as mean, Underestimated gives us the tools to support, embrace, and even learn from our teenage girls, who have so much more wisdom than we may realise.
-- Sarah Jones, Tony Award-winning writer, actor, and filmmaker
What makes this book stand out is the way Goodan allows girls to share their truths openly and without judgement empower[ing] young women by showing readers what they have to teach adults about the power of (inter)personal authenticity.
* Kirkus Reviews *
A wise, well-articulated handbook to help adults listen to and hold space for teens practical wisdom that belongs in the toolbox of every teenager.
* Booklist *
If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.
-- Oprah Daily
Reading this book made me feel as though I had stumbled upon a pot of gold. Suddenly I had a better understanding of my own often misunderstood mind, and as my daughter grows, I'm hoping I can apply the same compassion and understanding that Chelsey teaches. Underestimated is a must read for anyone who has a daughter, is a daughter, or knows a daughter.
-- Becky Lynch, WWE champion wrestler
Underestimated is a course correction offering practical advice, actual scripts, and exact questions and comments that will help open up conversations with daughters.
* Hello Sunshine *
