How to Talk to Girls

While in our "pastors' meeting" yesterday, I caught sight of an advertisement in a children's ministry magazine for a book that a NINE YEAR OLD BOY wrote. The title: How to Talk to Girls. Fascinated with the reality that a nine year old boy published a book, I continued to read all about Alec Greven. He published his first book at age eight, has also written a book titled How to Talk to Moms, and has a book about Santa Clause coming out in September! I was ecstatic to discover that one of our pastors actually owned a copy of How to Talk to Girls.

Here are some of my favorite excerpts:

• A crush is a love disease. It can drive you mad.
• If you are in elementary school, try to get a girl to like you, not to love you. Wait until middle school to try to get her to love you. Otherwise, you have to hold on to her for a long time and that would be very hard. (Tip: Most boys in elementary school can hold on to a girl for only 30 days.)
• Some girls are talkative. Some girls are shy. Go for a talkative girl if you are shy. Then you only have to say one sentence, and she will do the rest of the talking.
• If she doesn't like you, don't worry, it happens.
• If you do win victory with a girl, don't cheer in front of her.
• Use caution! When you see a pretty girl, don't let her tractor beam pull you in.

What an incredible way to share with children that they matter! Imagine how nine year old boys (and girls) can be inspired by hearing Alec's story! I definitely think I'll be purchasing this book for my personal collection.