BOOK REVIEW BY CHRIS ANDERSON
SENIOR IN-HOUSE REVIEWER
WRITER'S BRANDING
The Lesson Plan: A Workbook for
Mothers & Teenage Daughters
BY: GWEN Y. GISTARB
In a sea of educational resources and parenting workbooks, The Lesson Plan by Gwen Y. Gistarb, rises to the surface as a standout guide, one that is not only purposeful in content but also deeply personal in its approach. Having read this book in its entirety, I can confidently say it is more than a workbook - it's a transformational tool for mothers and daughters navigating one of the most emotionally charged and influential stages of life.
What makes the Lesson Plan exceptional is its rare blend of structured lesson planning, with emotional intelligence and relational depth. Unlike many academic or curriculum-based titles in the "Education & Teaching" or Lesson Planning" categories, Gwen Gistarb infuses this workbook with heart, real-life awareness, and intentionality - crafted not for institutions, but for homes, Each guided conversation, reflection prompt, and activity is designed not only to teach but to connect - to draw mothers and daughters into honest, safe spaces where vulnerability leads to growth and mutual respect.
As the author, Gwen Gistarb brings her signature voice, empathetic, empowering, and rooted in authenticity, to this project. Her background in motivational and emotionally rich storytelling is evident on every page. What could have been a rigid lesson plan is instead a dynamic, living document that encourages meaningful dialogue, shared reflection, and personal discovery. Gwen's intention is clear: equip mothers with a pathway to connection, not correction.
