Where the MEAN GIRLS Go

We learn as little girls that the measure of our success is popularity rather than being okay with our uniqueness. The laws of the playground have influenced the women we are today and the type of women we form friendships with. Laura shares memorable stories and hard-earned lessons about the often hurtful relationships between women. The book is full of honesty, humility, humor and self-reflection. Women can be very cruel to each other. We have all been left out, not picked, and not invited. We have been the subject of giggling, gossiping and pointing. Mean girls are not solely guilty of the occasional snub or slight, we have all been unkind to another woman, but there is purposeful planning that seems to define mean girls. They delight in causing discomfort and emotional anguish, and it always is aimed at other women. This book is full of stories, every woman will be able to relate to and learn from. Unfortunately, women's harshest critics are other women. All too often it is women elbowing us, labeling us, and creating obstacles to our success. Boys ignore us, girls score us; it is the playground mindset. An inspiring and honest read, no matter your age.

We learn as little girls that the measure of our success is popularity rather than being okay with our uniqueness. The laws of the playground have influenced the women we are today and the type of women we form friendships with. Laura shares memorable stories and hard-earned lessons about the often hurtful relationships between women. The book is full of honesty, humility, humor and self-reflection. Women can be very cruel to each other. We have all been left out, not picked, and not invited. We have been the subject of giggling, gossiping and pointing. Mean girls are not solely guilty of the occasional snub or slight, we have all been unkind to another woman, but there is purposeful planning that seems to define mean girls. Mean girls delight in causing discomfort and emotional anguish, and it always is aimed at other women. This book is full of stories, every woman will be able to relate to and learn from. Unfortunately, women's harshest critics are other women. All too often it is women elbowing us, labeling us, and creating obstacles to our success. Boys ignore us, girls score us; it is the playground mindset. An inspiring and honest read, no matter your age.

Laura Downey Hill is the award winning author of two books written for women who are trying to do it all in today's fast-paced world. Both Where the Mean Girls Go: The Complicated and Hurtful Relationships Between Women and Walking in My Shoes: A Woman's Story of Leadership are books that deal honestly with the reality of navigating children, spouses, volunteering, career, and friendship. Laura believes that women are too hard on other women and way too hard on themselves. She shares with honesty, humility, and humor her own path, including the mistakes and lessons learned along the way, especially the tough ones. If you want to be inspired and motivated to be your best and believe in yourself, you will love Where the Mean Girls Go. Laura is a mom of three, business owner, author, leadership speaker, and former mayor of Southlake, Texas. Lauradowneyhill.com