jazzyjan94's review against another edition
1.0
This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/book-review-true-beauty/
This was a re-read for me, I had read this book two years ago, but I really wanted to read it again because it is really good. And it was still really good the second time around.
This book is written by Carolyn Mahaney and her daughter, Nicole Whitacre. It is very short, it is just over 100 pages, but yet there is so much truth packed into it on the topic of beauty, especially as to what that should mean to believers. It was grounded in Scripture, every point was backed up with Scripture, which means that they weren't just sucking it out of their thumbs, it came from some serious studying.
True Beauty contains a lot of advice for Christian women and how we are to view beauty in light of our Christian worldview. The main argument that is repeated throughout the book is that true beauty is meant to reflect and bring glory to God. This book deals with the theological aspects of beauty and gives practical tips of how this should affect our lives.
One of the main things I appreciated about this book is that it didn't say that women have to wear this or that in order to be beautiful, rather it looked at the heart because that is where true beauty starts. It looked at how our views of beauty are from the heart and that when he have a distorted view of beauty, our hearts are distorted towards God
I am giving this 4/5 Stars because it was really good, but I felt like it was too short and I wish there had been more. I highly recommend this for every Christian women.
This was a re-read for me, I had read this book two years ago, but I really wanted to read it again because it is really good. And it was still really good the second time around.
This book is written by Carolyn Mahaney and her daughter, Nicole Whitacre. It is very short, it is just over 100 pages, but yet there is so much truth packed into it on the topic of beauty, especially as to what that should mean to believers. It was grounded in Scripture, every point was backed up with Scripture, which means that they weren't just sucking it out of their thumbs, it came from some serious studying.
True Beauty contains a lot of advice for Christian women and how we are to view beauty in light of our Christian worldview. The main argument that is repeated throughout the book is that true beauty is meant to reflect and bring glory to God. This book deals with the theological aspects of beauty and gives practical tips of how this should affect our lives.
One of the main things I appreciated about this book is that it didn't say that women have to wear this or that in order to be beautiful, rather it looked at the heart because that is where true beauty starts. It looked at how our views of beauty are from the heart and that when he have a distorted view of beauty, our hearts are distorted towards God
I am giving this 4/5 Stars because it was really good, but I felt like it was too short and I wish there had been more. I highly recommend this for every Christian women.
honeychildbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. The authors speak in a clear, concise, and friendly way that entices the reader to continue reading. But it doesn't stop there. This book isn't just a great read, but rather, is also a tool for Christian growth. True Beauty is convicting and such a blessing. The study questions help provide further reflection and self-understanding.
gretchenlouise's review against another edition
5.0
Though True Beauty starts out a bit slow, I was quickly drawn into its pages by the refreshing discussion it contained. If you’re weary of the modesty debates, True Beauty reads like a cool glass of water on a summer day.
jenaiauman's review against another edition
4.0
A good, quick read. The authors eloquently define beauty by reminding us of the beauty of God, his word, his goodness, and his glory. They also pose good questions we can ask ourselves when we consider our outward and inward beauty. It's only 113 pages. You should take a day or two to read it.
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