
audiobook
CONFIDENCES
CONFIDENCES - TALKS WITH A YOUNG GIRL CONCERNING HERSELF
BY EDITH B. LOWRY, M.D.
PREFACE
CHAPTER I - THE SECRET
CHAPTER II - THE FLOWER BABIES
CHAPTER III - THE BIRD BABIES
CHAPTER IV - MOTHER'S BABY
CHAPTER V - THE BABY'S NEST
CHAPTER VI - BUILDING THE NEST
A gentle, conversational guide opens with a quiet conversation between a mother and her ten‑to‑fourteen‑year‑old daughter, inviting the young reader into a world where the secrets of the body are compared to the simple, observable life of a flower. Using the growth of roots, leaves and blossoms as a metaphor, the text explains how the body receives nourishment, how changes happen, and why sunlight—understood as knowledge and openness—is essential for healthy development.
The tone remains calm and reassuring, encouraging mothers to read aloud or share the material directly, fostering a close, trusting bond. By presenting facts in clear, age‑appropriate language, the work aims to demystify the natural changes of adolescence, helping girls feel confident and informed long before peer pressure can distort the message. Listeners will find it both an educational resource and a warm invitation to honest, caring dialogue.
Language
en
Duration
~43 minutes (42K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-12-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1878–1945
Known for frank, practical books on women’s health, sex education, home nursing, and infant care, this American physician wrote for ordinary readers at a time when such subjects were often kept quiet. Her work aimed to make health advice more understandable and less intimidating.
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