I bought this book when I was in 8th grade and had a huge crush on a guy who liked my best friend at the time. I loved the book so much that I recommended it and even passed around my copy to help those who were unsure of what was going on in their lives. Yes, I bought the book. I was 14 years old then. The book aimed to empower girls to stop waiting for disinterested men. And it freed me, at 14, from endless pain! I realized that if a guy liked me, he would let me know by telling me, calling me regularly, dating me, etc. and if he didn't do all that, he wasn't interested in me. My world was suddenly black and white. Today I'm 21 and I can confidently say that I don't need to read a self-help book about why I'm not as interested in it. In fact, I don't even need to ask my friends for advice on this topic, because when someone doesn't like me, I know it. The reason I dwell on the past is because while traveling on the subway, I saw a girl, who I presume is my age, reading it with intense attention. If you are...