janeycapers's review against another edition
5.0
Phenomenal! Not only filled with Biblical truths like so many books but overflowing with practical examples.
bookrecsondeck's review against another edition
4.0
Compared wild woman of proverbs 7 to a wise woman. She frequently referenced her website at the end of chapter for reflection I prefer she had a study guide within book. Relatable stories.i used to be simple sally. favorite chapters were on attitude, habits and boundaries. It taught me that: quietness is a state of heart and not just about how you say things, your daily routine and habits reveal your idols and tips on interactions with men that can decrease the likelihood of compromising situations
catrev's review against another edition
4.0
Girls Gone Wise by Mary A. Kassian is a powerful indictment of the modern woman. Kassian compares the foolish woman and wise woman of Proverbs and contrasts them both to the modern woman. She doesn't pull any punches, and readers will feel deeply convicted. I know as I started reading the book, I initially had a long list of people I wanted to give a copy to, but as I progressed further, I realized that it was me who needed these words of wisdom. Kassian castigates the popular idea of serial monogamy and uses Scripture to support her attack on a lifestyle that God certainly doesn't condone. That's not the only life choice that's under attack, flirting, selfishness, gender role confusion are all discussed. Kassian's words will not earn her the title of Most Popular, but they are true words that must be spoken in a world that continually turns away from God and biblical living. I found myself convicted again and again by my own selfishness. This is not an easy book to read, but I highly recommend it to every woman who wants to strengthen her relationship with God and live a more fulfilling life.
danagm's review against another edition
4.0
One of my habits is to listen to the radio in the morning while I am getting ready. My radio is a rather old, battery operated little thing that I keep expecting to just conk out. It is rather temperamental. Sometimes--for a day or a week--it will only pick up one channel.
Sometimes it is NPR. True confession time--I do enjoy listening to some of NPR's programs, however, early morning is not the time for me to listen to NPR. I usually end up starting my day really agitated!
Sometimes the channel of the day is the local Moody Broadcasting station. Again, there are some things on there that I really enjoy. (Southern Gospel music is generally not among those programs!)
Anyway...
For a week or more I was listening to Moody and kept hearing about a book, Girls Gone Wise in A World Gone Wild by Mary Kassian. I was intrigued by the bits I was hearing and decided to see if I could get a copy sent from the publisher to review.
Moody Publishers were very kind and sent me a copy. I just finished reading it. It is an easy read in that the chapters are not long but is definitely not a quick read. There is much to be pondered and digested.
The author looks at 20 points of comparison between a Girl Gone Wild (much of that is taken from Proverbs 7) and a Girl Gone Wise (some taken from Proverbs and some from other places in scripture). She also does an excellent job of tying in "modern day" examples with each of the points.
I have to tell you honestly that I got this book with an eye toward guiding Gracen through the pre-teen and teen years in a culture that I don't even understand half the time! Reading through this book gave me many points to think through in my own life. It is definitely not just for the younger crowd.
The sections on appearance, sexual conduct, and hedges were among the best I thought. In the section on hedges, there are lists of ideas of hedges that a woman (both for singles and married women) may want to think about putting in her life. These were not given in a legalistic, this is what "good" Christian girls do but simply as thinking points.
Overall, the book was clear, well-written, and Biblically sound. I think this may be one I refer to in the next few years!
Thanks to Moody Publishers for sending a copy!
Sometimes it is NPR. True confession time--I do enjoy listening to some of NPR's programs, however, early morning is not the time for me to listen to NPR. I usually end up starting my day really agitated!
Sometimes the channel of the day is the local Moody Broadcasting station. Again, there are some things on there that I really enjoy. (Southern Gospel music is generally not among those programs!)
Anyway...
For a week or more I was listening to Moody and kept hearing about a book, Girls Gone Wise in A World Gone Wild by Mary Kassian. I was intrigued by the bits I was hearing and decided to see if I could get a copy sent from the publisher to review.
Moody Publishers were very kind and sent me a copy. I just finished reading it. It is an easy read in that the chapters are not long but is definitely not a quick read. There is much to be pondered and digested.
The author looks at 20 points of comparison between a Girl Gone Wild (much of that is taken from Proverbs 7) and a Girl Gone Wise (some taken from Proverbs and some from other places in scripture). She also does an excellent job of tying in "modern day" examples with each of the points.
I have to tell you honestly that I got this book with an eye toward guiding Gracen through the pre-teen and teen years in a culture that I don't even understand half the time! Reading through this book gave me many points to think through in my own life. It is definitely not just for the younger crowd.
The sections on appearance, sexual conduct, and hedges were among the best I thought. In the section on hedges, there are lists of ideas of hedges that a woman (both for singles and married women) may want to think about putting in her life. These were not given in a legalistic, this is what "good" Christian girls do but simply as thinking points.
Overall, the book was clear, well-written, and Biblically sound. I think this may be one I refer to in the next few years!
Thanks to Moody Publishers for sending a copy!
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