REVIVING OPHELIA

In 'Reviving Ophelia', Mary Pipher explores the significant challenges adolescent girls face due to societal pressures, including mental health issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, and self-esteem problems.

Using case studies from her therapeutic practice, Pipher illustrates how the transition from childhood to adolescence is marked by objectification and sexualization, leading to low self-esteem and distorted body images.

The book provides guidance for parents, educators, and therapists on fostering open communication, nurturing girls' unique strengths, and encouraging them to resist harmful societal pressures.

Pipher also advocates for broader societal changes, such as media literacy and comprehensive sex education, to protect adolescent girls.

The updated edition, co-authored with her daughter Sara Pipher Gilliam, includes new insights and comparisons between the experiences of girls in 1994 and 2019.