Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introducing YOU -- The incredible, shifting you! (Your body is about to change. Hold on tight!) -- Body break (You've only got one body. Let's love it!) -- Wanted: Self-esteem (Where did the good times go?) -- What's up, brain? (Why emotional roller coasters are no day at the park) -- Facts on feelings (Learn to cope. Not mope) -- I want to fit in! (Feeling different, but wanting to be the same) -- I've got a crush on you (New feelings about other people are exciting, scary, and fun) -- The G word (Gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. We are who we are!) -- Getting it right (Psst! Here's the secret to love: keep it real) -- It's about love, actually (There's a lot more to sex than birds and bees. Why does it have so much power?) -- Conclusion: The end is just the beginning (Why stop now? Keep learning and exploring with some of these handy resources)

Goes beyond typical references about physical changes to address the myriad emotional changes that occur throughout adolescence, counseling young adults about such feelings as anger toward parents, experiencing crushes, and feeling attracted to people of the same gender.