Books such as Reviving Ophelia have proved to us that girls need to develop a strong sense of self during the early years of their adolescence. Prayers on My Pillow offers a simple, personal way to strengthen girls sense of self, as well as a solution to coping on a daily basis with the emotional ups and downs of adolescence. The prayers in this heartwarming book are multi-denominational and stress fearless faith, love, self-reliance, self-empowerment, and ethical behavior. Many express the benefits of courage, generosity, humor, creativity, and risk-taking. Although deeply personal, the prayers deal with problems and feelings that are common to all girls.