Powerful wisdom for young women, in a new collection from the editor of the New York Times bestseller What I Know Now™

If you could send a letter back in time to yourself, what would it say? Following in the tradition of the bestselling What I Know Now™ comes a new collection that will speak directly to young women. Editor Ellyn Spragins asked women under forty to write letters to the girls they once were, filled with the advice and insights they wish they’d had when they were younger. Readers will recognize familiar names as well as meet new voices in these wonderfully candid missives, including: author Hope Edelman; actress Jessica Alba; Olympic soccer gold medalist Julia Foudy; activist Zainab Salbi; actress Danica McKellar; and author Plum Sykes. A perfect gift at graduation or for any important young woman in your life, If I’d Known Then offers rare glimpses into the personal stories of extraordinary young women-and will inspire readers to live their best lives.

Boston Globe
“Younger women will be inspired by the advice, but women of all ages will love the fascinating insights into some truly remarkable lives”

Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star
“Advice applies to everyday, ordinary women--at any stage of life”

Richmond Style Weekly
“With candid discussions of body image, alcoholism, death, insecurity and trying to succeed in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances, this is a great conversation starter for girls.”

Ellyn Spragins, who wrote the “Love & Money” column in the New York Times for three years, encourages women to share their wisdom through her What I Know Now™ series and seminars. She lives in Pennington, New Jersey with her family.

Imprint: Da Capo Press
Distributor: Perseus Books Group
Publication Date: 04-21-2008
Pages: 192
Measurements: 7.75in X 5.25in