“For your information, Lester, there are at least five wonderful parts of the female body that can be viewed by the owner only with a hand mirror.” Growing UpFiveWonderfulBrotherHumanFemaleSexualityTeenagerWomanWomanhoodHuman BodySisterMirrorPubertyTeenage GirlGenitalsBrother Sister Relationships Book:The Grooming of Alice Source: The Grooming of Alice
“For your information, Lester, there are at least five wonderful parts of the female body that can be viewed by the owner only with a hand mirror.' And as they stared after me, I went regally back down the hallway and up the stairs to Dad's room.” Growing UpFiveWonderfulBrotherHumanFemaleSexualityTeenagerWomanWomanhoodHuman BodySisterMirrorPubertyTeenage GirlGenitalsBrother Sister Relationships Author:Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
“The world is full of unrequited love,' I said finally. 'You and Patrick having problems?' Dad said, reaching around to get the butter out of the fridge. 'No, I was just wondering what you would say if I was a lesbian.' 'Come again?' said Lester. 'I'm having a hard time following this conversation.” LoveFunnyFatherFamilyBrotherConversationDinnerSexualityProblemsUnrequited LoveLesbianRandomAliceFridge Book:Alice on the Outside Source: Alice on the Outside
“If you are embarrassed about your sex, it must mean that you feel there is something demeaning or disgusting about being female. You are all wondrously made, girls. Remember that: wondrously made, and you should carry your sex proudly, a badge of honor.” LifeFeminismPrideSexualityWomanhoodSisterhood Book:All But Alice Source: All But Alice
“Do we have a hand mirror?' I asked from the kitchen doorway. 'Never use one,' said Lester, examining the date on a carton of sour cream. 'Naturally, you're a male. What you see is what you've got,' I said resentfully. 'Huh?' said Lester.” FunnyGirlBrotherHumorousSexualityConfusionWomanGrossWeirdSiblingMirrorRandomTeenage GirlResentfulAliceGenitalsSour CreamHand MirrorTeenage Boy Book:The Grooming of Alice Source: The Grooming of Alice
