with her boyfriend, and had also been sexually abused by her step-grandfather as a young child. Pipher asked Terra to view her current abusive relationship in connection to the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. What I've learned from listening This section summarizes Pipher's case studies and conclusions she has drawn from her professional experiences. Critical and public reception Reviving Ophelia was first published in 1994 and was well received by the public, evidenced by a three-year stretch on The New York Times Best Seller list, including a period in the top rank. The book also received positive reviews. However, studies, such as The Gender Similarities Hypothesis, challenge the assertion that the self-esteem of girls is more significantly reduced at the beginning of adolescence than for boys. Related works The Lifetime movie Reviving Ophelia is based on the book. The film, which was produced by Muse Entertainment and shot in Toronto, received two Canadian Gemini Award nominations: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series (Rebecca Williams) and Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series (Teena Booth). It has also received a nomination for the Humanitas Prize (Teena Booth). Reviving Ophelia has influenced other works, including Surviving Ophelia by Cheryl Dellasega, Ophelia's Mom by Nina Shandler and Ophelia Speaks: Adolescent Girls Write about Their Search for Self. References Works about adolescence 1994 non-fiction books