13 is the New18

“The story of how a confused teenager taught a smart woman some important lessons about life…Take the wisdom of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, fast forward a decade and a half, add a soupcon of candor, an endless stream of love and a dash of worry. Now shake. That’s Beth Harpaz’s parenting memoir 13 IS THE NEW 18. Harpaz is a warm and wise new voice.”

–Peg Tyre, author of the new bestseller THE TROUBLE WITH BOYS

“ Beleaguered mothers of teenagers are not meant to take this book as a literal guide, but somehow I don’t think I’m the only one carrying around a dog-eared copy full of passages underlined with a yellow highlighter. Even if Beth Harpaz were not so funny—but thank God she is—this book would have been worth every penny just for her tips on how to survive those painful phone calls from your child’s guidance counselor.”

–Michelle Slatalla, author of THE TOWN ON BEAVER CREEK and NYTimes columnist

“Ever wish you could see inside the mind of your teenager? In 13 IS THE NEW 18, Beth Harpaz tells it like it is. Her poignant and acute look at what happens when her kids’ rush to grow up crashes into her need to hold on to the little darlings is a hopeful roadmap for all of us obsessed, befuddled and anxious parents.”

–Anne Kreamer, author of GOING GRAY

“An engaging, moving, and ultimately uplifting story of parenting young teens in contemporary America. Conveyed with humor, insight, and warmth, 13 IS THE NEW 18 reminds us that, despite its challenges, there is much about raising our teens that should make us proud, enthusiastic, and even hopeful.”

–Richard M. Lerner, Ph.D., author of THE GOOD TEEN

“Hilarious, perceptive, and poignant…Harpaz’s voice is a refreshingly candid one that entertains even as it reassures us normal, imperfect moms that we’re not alone and that everything’s gonna be okay.”
—Susan Borowitz, author of WHEN WE’RE IN PUBLIC, PRETEND YOU DON’T KNOW ME