Hello all! π I just finished reading this book and WOW. π This is a review that I wrote for Goodreads (trying out a new format for reviewing π ):
The Lost Art of True Beauty: The Set-Apart Girl’s Guide to Feminine Grace by Leslie Ludy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A friend of mine gave this book to me for my birthday, and I enjoyed it so much! I think that this is a book that every woman, young or old, should read. It was very informative, telling how to exude a Christ-like femininity, not the femininity of the world. I wish I could give it more than five stars.
Leslie covers issues that many girls and women can relate to, such as peer pressure, fashion, eating disorders, body image, forgiveness, and even creating a Christ-like atmosphere in your home, room, or wherever you live. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Along with the quotes on the quote page, these quotes had an impact on me:
βThe temptations of the world must not be looked at, listened to, or entertained even for the slightest moment.β
βShe feels emotion at greater levels, but she is not a slave to her feelings.β
βIf we live in a sloppy, disorganized environment with clothes strewn all over the floor and dishes piled in the sink, we are likely to feel chaotic, scattered, and sloppy as we go about our daily tasks.β
βThe more you mull over it [an offense], and go over the scene in your mind, the more it has an opportunity to take root within your soul and plant deep seeds of bitterness.β
βHowever, though we are not to accept harassment from the enemy, we can still thank God for the opportunity to learn how to fight, pray, and be strengthened in our faith – just as it says in James 1.β
I like the cover and I like the contents already. I may consider getting this book. Good review! π
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π If you do, I’d love to know what you think!
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I have two more books by her that I plan to read soon. One is "Authentic Beauty," another book I got for my birthday, and the other is written by her and her husband called "When Dreams Come True," which I've had for a while. They both look promising as well. π
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I’ll certainly let you know. I am sitting here looking at my book list for this year, and boy, is it growing!
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LOL, I know what you mean. I have so many books I want to read! π Do you log your list into Goodreads? How many are on your list so far? I currently have 75 on my “want to read” list on there. I highly doubt I’ll be able to get to them all this year… π
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I deleted my Goodreads account a long time ago, but I can tell you that my TBR list is close to 80 plus the new ones I’ll be buying month end God’s willing. I am determined to read them all this year. I hope you can get to as many as you can. π
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Oooh, okay. Wow, 80+ is nice! π Have fun reading!
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You’re welcome and thank you as well. β€
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Beautiful book indeed! I think I’ll download it to my phone or if my bestie purchases it , I’ll just borrow it from her instead lol! I really do love it already! Great post and reviews! God bless! Xxoo
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Haha, that works! π π π If you read it, I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to know what you think of it. π
Thank you! God bless you too! β€
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Always…sure
No problem…π thanks…
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An Excellent review. It seems like a wonderful book for women!
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You’re welcome!
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Great quotes!
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Your review certainly has me wanting to read this book! π I love the concept and in today’s world being a Christian woman is not exactly easy to say the least. Thanks for sharing this. Great review! π
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Amen to that!
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