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Female Athlete's Body Book was written as a compendium of sports medicine for female athletes of all ages and ability levels. It is a quick read that is encouraging to women who are interested in starting a new sport as well as those who are already actively participating. The book covers a wide range of topics including minimizing injuries while enhancing sports performance, nutrition and training for top performance as well as what to do when an injury occurs. The chapter "Athletics for Life" does a great job of breaking down the problems and needs of females of different ages who are at different stages in their lives. If your a female athlete who is looking for a book to address your specific performance needs or a parent looking for a helpful guide for your kids athletic endeavors, this book is a good a good place to start.