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When Reviving Ophelia was first published nearly a decade ago, the response was extraordinary–and Dr. Mary Pipher became a sought-after speaker. She posed the provocative question: Why are adolescent girls falling prey to depression, eating disorders, and suicide attempts at an alarming rate? The answer hit a nerve. We live in a look-obsessed, sexist “girl-poisoning” culture. And despite the advances of feminism, girls continue to struggle to find their true selves.

Here are girls’ unmuted voices from the front lines of adolescence, personal and painfully honest. By laying bare their harsh day-to-day reality, Reviving Ophelia issues a call to arms and offers parents compassion, strength, and strategies with which to revive these Ophelias’ lost sense of self.

About the Author

Dr. Mary Pipher is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska. She teaches part-time at the University of Nebraska and is also a commentator for Nebraska Public Radio.
Dr. Pipher’s area of expertise is how culture affects people’s mental health. For her work, she was awarded the American Psychological Associations Presidential Citation in 1998. She speaks across the country to families, mental health professionals, and educators. She lives in Nebraska with her husband, Jim.