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misstessamaye's review against another edition
1.0
The author has since apologized for this book and its prequel due to the damaging teaching that has affected an entire generation. So there's that.
elianachow's review against another edition
5.0
While I don't think I'm anywhere close to being ready for a relationship, this book was really helpful in finding encouragement to wait for that moment, filled with humble suggestions on how to act in a Godly manner when it comes. Speaking now from the standpoint of a married man who went dated, courted, proposed, and said his vows, Harris provides his personal perspective on what worked and what didn't, the highs and lows, the frustrations and the joys, the temptations and the triumphs, and many other things that he did not yet know in his first book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, which he wrote when he was single and learning from past mistakes. On a practical level, this book clears up some of the more debated misinterpretations or ambiguous content from its prequel. I appreciated Harris' continuous reminder that it's not really about what you call the relationship, but about how you best live it out to serve each other and to glorify God.
theliterarylemen's review against another edition
3.0
This is a radical look on Christian dating, and isn't for everyone. I loved the basic ideas, such as including your community of friends and mentors in the process to hold you accountable and put things in perspective, but most of it isn't for me.
texaswolfman's review against another edition
5.0
Great and thought provoking book on the heart of dating and courtship. Highly recommended.
daniellew87's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the basic premise for Harris' novel was sound, but that was at the basic level. Overall, Harris bases his beliefs on the wrong ideas, and decides to skip over major parts of the Bible.
ana_az_books's review against another edition
1.0
It's a bit painful to read for non-Christians, but there are some pretty good lessons hidden here. There are also some "kilig-worthy" moments. If I wasn't required to read this, though, I definitely would have chosen not to.
sunshinemilk's review against another edition
1.0
I don’t want him to feel guilt and shame the rest of his life, but I do want him to constantly feel the weight of the people he has hurt by writing this bullshit.
chrissymcbooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
Granted, it's been lightyears since I read this book... and I admit, I was intrigued by "I Kissed Dating Goodbye". However, he lost me a bit with this one, which (to a 15 year old girl) seemed rigid and unforgiving at the time...
caitlin_89's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely read this as a single teenager and was like "yep, yep, I'm a godly homeschooler and agree with all this stuff," but it had no real relevance to my life.
I'm 25 and in a serious relationship now and my boyfriend keeps talking about how he read this book and it had good conversation questions in the back and he wishes he hadn't lent it to someone because he never got it back. So I got a copy for him, but decided to re-read it first.
I'm glad I did. As a woman in a relationship whose life goal is to honor Christ, it was a lot more applicable than the first time I read it.
"Courtship" is kind of a trigger word with negative connotations and feelings now, but the heart of this book is really just about glorifying god in your relationship, which is what my boyfriend and I already strive to do. There were some good reminders. I liked it.
I do disagree with a few things - his personal rules (which, granted, he specifically says he doesn't suggest for everyone) for physical contact are CRAZY. I can't imagine not giving my boyfriend real hugs and back rubs. Also there's a bit in there about virginity which is a pet peeve of mine, as Christian circles usually talk about a woman's virginity as if it belongs to a man, which I strongly disagree with.
All in all, though, It was an encouraging look at building a relationship based on common faith and devotion, and like the BF said, the questions for discussion in the back are great!
I'm 25 and in a serious relationship now and my boyfriend keeps talking about how he read this book and it had good conversation questions in the back and he wishes he hadn't lent it to someone because he never got it back. So I got a copy for him, but decided to re-read it first.
I'm glad I did. As a woman in a relationship whose life goal is to honor Christ, it was a lot more applicable than the first time I read it.
"Courtship" is kind of a trigger word with negative connotations and feelings now, but the heart of this book is really just about glorifying god in your relationship, which is what my boyfriend and I already strive to do. There were some good reminders. I liked it.
I do disagree with a few things - his personal rules (which, granted, he specifically says he doesn't suggest for everyone) for physical contact are CRAZY. I can't imagine not giving my boyfriend real hugs and back rubs. Also there's a bit in there about virginity which is a pet peeve of mine, as Christian circles usually talk about a woman's virginity as if it belongs to a man, which I strongly disagree with.
All in all, though, It was an encouraging look at building a relationship based on common faith and devotion, and like the BF said, the questions for discussion in the back are great!