Authentic Beauty: The Shaping of a Set-Apart Young Woman
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  • Life changing!
  • Authentic Beauty: The Shaping of a Set-Apart Woman
  • A book that ALL young woman need to read!!!
  • Great study source for young women
  • Wonderful message for today's woman
Authentic Beauty: The Shaping of a Set-Apart Young Woman
Leslie Ludy
Manufacturer: Multnomah
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ASIN: 1590522680
Release Date: 2003-07-02

Book Description

Inside Every Young Woman is a Princess…In Search of her Prince

In a culture that mocks our longing for tender romance, in a world where fairy tales never seem to come true — do we dare hope for more? For every young woman asking that question, this book is an invitation. With refreshing candor and vulnerability, bestselling author Leslie Ludy reveals how, starting today, you can experience the passion and intimacy you long for. You can begin a never-ending love story with your true Prince. Discover the authentic beauty of a life fully set-apart for Him. Experience a romance that will transform every part of your existence and fulfill the deepest longings of your feminine heart.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Life changing!.......2007-10-04

The first time I read this book, I was a bit overwhelmed. I was not ready to fully surrender every area of my life to the Lord and this book was just too challenging and convicting for me. Now I have reread it and and I'm learning so much. I have a deep passion for the Lord and a desire to be set apart for Him. This book has helped me learn how to practically do that in a world that tries to distract us from the Lord so very often. Leslie Ludy and her husband Eric have been such a huge influence in my life. I read the very first book they wrote and have read all their books since then. I just recently went to their Authentic Girl and Discipleship Training conferences in Colorado and my life hasn't been the same since. I have such an excitement about life now. The Lord has been doing amazing things and been convicting me in many areas. I am doing a girls study right now with the study guide that goes with this book. It is a wonderful study guide that helps you dig deeper and ask yourself some tough questions. It's great because it's more practical and has real life testimonies from the girls on the Authentic Girl team. Some people have said that the book is promoting that your life can be like a fairytale, but that's only partially true. Of course your life will never be perfect, but if you are living a life fully surrendered to Christ, you will be filled with a contagious joy that never goes away. Read this book if you desire to be closer to Jesus. Your life will never be the same!

5 out of 5 stars Authentic Beauty: The Shaping of a Set-Apart Woman.......2007-09-06

I used this book with it's study guide, which ws helpful, but not mandatory, for a book study club at our church. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It is great for all ages.

5 out of 5 stars A book that ALL young woman need to read!!!.......2007-09-04

I would like to get my one complaint about this book out of the way, and that complain is Leslie Ludy's overuse of the phrase "Lily-white"; Other than that there is nothing wrong with this book. In fact I would say that as usual the Ludy wrote a timely and much needed portrait of what Godly purity is. Non-Christian women see no need for purity, and even Christian women begin to shake their heads after a while because no one ever explained why God requires us to be pure.

As I said before Ludy does use the phrase "Lily-white" a lot, and probably could've been a little more creative in that respect, and felt that in trying to reitterate her point she was making me feel like a third-grader. At the same time, because many women(especially young women) are not accustom to what purity means, she uses that phrase to make her point of what purity means.

Ludy uses a lot of personal testimonies about how she lived a not so pure life growing up. She explains that even though she grew up in the church, she was just always taught not to "go all the way". Now, I know that growing up I was told the same thing by my parents, and they never told me what true puroty was. Leslie uses her personal experience and other woman's experiences to explain what true purity is. It is purity in your mind and heart, it is about being wholly blameless before the Lord. She explains that it is not something we can achieve on our own, and involves a lot of one on one time with Jesus Christ who purifies us as we draw closer to him.

I felt the most important message in this book for Christian women to get is that we will never be fulfilled by a man. It is only we we come to our savior just as we are and seek fulfillment in him, then we will feel whole and satisfied. A husband is nice, but the only thing a husband is for, is to help draw us into the presence of the Lord, not to fulfill and meet all of our needs (although they can meet many of them).
Marriage will not solve all your problems, in fact it will create many new ones that you never knew existed. This is why Paul states that it is "better" to be singlke than married; although that as he said, is his opinion, and not necassarily God's view. It is up to God whether or not you get married, but if you are married or unmarried no matter your age, this is a great book to read to discover the true meaning of purity. :D

God Bless ~Amy

5 out of 5 stars Great study source for young women.......2007-08-28

We've only been studying this book for a month, but our highschool girls bible study has really warmed to Leslie's style of writting and it's great for starting conversations on the tough subjects surrounding our youth today.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful message for today's woman.......2007-05-18

As an avid reader I read Leslie Ludy's Authentic Beauty the first time it was published and thoroughly enjoyed the read. As I sat down to read the updated and expanded edition, I didn't think that it could get any better--and was I wrong!

Filled with insights and encouragements, this book challenges you to look beyond yourself toward a Savior that is offering that which we, as humans, often find the hardest things to do: forgiveness, love, and hope. Accompanied by writings from her husband, Eric Ludy, we glean insights on our earthly relationships with men as Ludy invites readers on a journey towards rediscovering the true meaning of femininity and falling in love with your Prince--Jesus Christ.

Throughout this wonderfully written and laid back book, you feel as though you are chatting one on one with the author about your heart's deepest hurts and desires. Covering wide range of topics--such as purity, living a set apart life, feminine mystique, and developing a deeper relationship with Christ--you are challenged to look toward the Prince of your heart to supply all of your needs. "In every generation, a few young women discover passionate, daily, unhindered intimacy with their true Prince, Jesus Christ. Just like the princesses in our childhood fair tales, once they meet this Prince and realize His incredible love for them, they willingly give up everything else to follow Him to the ends of the earth." (p. 247)

Refreshingly honest and sincere Authentic Beauty offers the chance to hope and live a set-apart life through our Heavenly Prince and His amazing love for us, His princess.

Armchair Interviews says: This wonderful book carries a message that women so desperately need in the world today!
Set Apart: Discovering Personal Victory through Holiness
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Saved and not fully living for Christ...?
  • Set Apart: Discovering Personal Victory Through Holiness
  • Get ready to be changed!
  • "Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way"
Set Apart: Discovering Personal Victory through Holiness
Bruce Wilkinson
Manufacturer: Multnomah
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ASIN: 1590520718
Release Date: 2003-02-08

Book Description

Does the life of a holy person sound boring, stiff, or unpleasant? You have a new world to discover! Bruce Wilkinson opens your eyes to the joy of being holy. With one clear goal in mind -- your personal holiness -- the bestselling author introduces you to the three stages of holiness, prepares you to deal victoriously with the "unholy" problems in your life, and introduces you to specific time-tested Holiness Habits. You'll become a whole new man, free to radiate God's glory in this corrupt world.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Saved and not fully living for Christ...?.......2007-06-23

A lot of the book was helpful. Unfortunately, what I thought was horribly wrong in the book, from what I remember, is what he said in the beginning part of the book; something like just being saved was ok and that you did not have to be a disciple of Christ to get in to heaven. He used a verse or some verses to support this yet he seemed to not take into account important scriptures, one like Matthew 7:23.

From what I got from it; he was saying you do not have to be totally devoted to Christ to be saved. I think that is an erroneous teaching that may lead people astray from having a deep relationship with Christ and may even decieve people into thinking they are saved just to maybe, unfortunately, end up not going to Heaven. Don't be decieved by erroneous teaching.

I do not know why he wrote something like that. A lot of the book seems helpful and maybe he did not mean harm, so that's why I gave him 2 stars.

A lot of the book seems helpful too but do not be decieved. A good book explaining what I mean is John Bevere-Driven by Eternity: Making Your Life Count Today & Forever .

5 out of 5 stars Set Apart: Discovering Personal Victory Through Holiness .......2007-01-11

A concise, thorough, practical and easily readable unfolding of the holiness of God.

5 out of 5 stars Get ready to be changed!.......2006-06-02

When I first saw this book I thought it was just another in a long line of books on holiness, but I was mistaken. This book defines holiness in a practical way and makes you think that it truly is possible for us to live in holiness. The section that deals with temptation prompted me to initiate a converstaion with my spouse of 12 years and it brough a new light to our relationship. The biggest challenge to me was the section on daily quiet time. For the first time, I was challenged to write out a schedule of what I will do during my quiet time each day. I have never done that before. In a few short weeks I have gone from ho hum quiet times that I could hardly stretch into 10 minutes to amazing times with the Lord that changed my life. I now set my alarm earlier so that I can have extra time with the Lord because 30 minutes is no longer satistying. Get ready if you are serious about holiness. This book will change your life.

5 out of 5 stars "Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way".......2003-11-21

As it is written in Matthew 7, the narrow way leads to life, and this is a profound, brilliant book that helps modern mankind find their way to that little road, that is covered with billboards and brambles these days; it will bolster your will, and also is forthright to point out where we are straying, and blocking the light from our lives.
Part One, "Turning Your Heart Toward Holiness", explains what the Biblical references are to the terms "holiness" and "separation", two words that have a daunting sound. Perhaps one of the reasons this book has not gained as large a readership as Dr. Wilkinson's other books (another reason would be that this is a much tougher read than his others) are the words on the cover; most of us want to "join the crowd" rather than be "set apart", and holiness seems like such a lofty, unobtainable goal, but with the help of this book both ideals become accessible.
The chapters in this section delineate the different stages of holiness, and the preparation of consecrating one's life to the Lord.

Part Two is "Victory Over Temptation", with Chapter 5 giving us "straightforward, commonsense communication about daily living in holiness", Chapter 7, has "Anti-Temptation Tools for Victory", and Chapter 8, "The World's Toughest Temptation", which is of course, lust ! It has candid teaching on intimacy in marriage that might surprise some people, and should be required reading for anyone contemplating marriage or already wed.
Part Three, "Habits of Holiness", is empowering and life-changing. Chapter 10, "Foundational Habits", revolutionized my prayer life, and the journaling tools given in "The Habit of Journaling" are wonderful. There is also more on prayer in this chapter, giving 14 categories to concentrate on, such as Spiritual Vision, Service, and Intercession. Dr. Wilkinson recommends that four to six categories are enough to focus on for the first year.

The final chapter is on "Praise and Fasting", and how fervent praise and joy help us in our quest for holiness, and gives examples of different fasts that many find to be a spiritual aid.
It pained me to reach the end of this book, because it nourished and taught me so much; however, it has many sections that I will be using for reference, and many passages that I have underlined, that will be re-read countless times for guidance and inspiration.
God bless Dr. Wilkinson, who truly has encouraged me in my "personal pilgrimage towards holiness".
Health for Midlife Women: When You Think You Are Falling Apart (Dispatches from the Frontlines of Medicine)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent
  • Important Health Facts for Middle-Aged Women
Health for Midlife Women: When You Think You Are Falling Apart (Dispatches from the Frontlines of Medicine)
Kathleen W. Wilson
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ASIN: 0974297623

Book Description

Readers are empowered by understanding their changing bodies. From cosmetic surgery to hormone therapy, concerns midlife women have are presented in a clear, interesting way.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent .......2007-08-23

I enjoyed the book and loaned it to my daughter- in-law and my daughter. Both found the information very informative and also classified it as excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Important Health Facts for Middle-Aged Women.......2004-12-03

This book was loaded with current information I could use about myself. I think it will be as important as Our Body Ourselves and The Wisdom of Menopause in teaching women how their bodies work, how to keep themselves healthy, how to reduce stress, and how to manage in the medical system.
Authentic Beauty, Going Deeper: A Study Guide for the Set-Apart Young Woman
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  • Good study guide
Authentic Beauty, Going Deeper: A Study Guide for the Set-Apart Young Woman
Leslie Ludy
Manufacturer: Multnomah
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1590529758
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Book Description

Experience the Fulfillment of your Feminine Dreams

In a world that mocks our desire for a fairy tale, do we dare long for more? Leslie Ludy offers hope to every young woman who wonders if lasting love can ever be found. In this companion guide to Authentic Beauty, Leslie gives you the opportunity to talk, write, and think through what it means to find unshakable fulfillment in a daily romance with Christ.

Whether you are reading on your own or with a group, this 12-part guide will point you to Jesus Christ - the heroic Prince you have always dreamed of — and enable you to fall in love with Him like never before. Discover what it means to become fully set-apart for Christ, and experience the only true answer to the deepest longings of your feminine heart.

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3 out of 5 stars Good study guide.......2007-08-28

It's a great study guide with lots of questions and quotes to add to a group study. I've found for my youth group bible study their is more questions than we'd ever have time for...but I have lots of options to choose from. The study guide seems to be more geared to post teen women not 13-17yr olds.
Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's? Parenting Together While Living Apart
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • An Informative Examination of Guidelines to Follow
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Marc J., Ph.D. Ackerman
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"Dr. Ackerman appeals to the intellect and the heart. His book has the potential to change how parents view divorce—from their children's vantage point." —Margorie Engel Author of the Divorce Decisions Workbook and the Divorce Help Sourcebook

". . . gives clear, practical guidelines to all parents who are wrestling with the pangs of separation and divorce." —Lita Linzer Schwartz, PhD, ABPP Distinguished Professor Emerita Pennsylvania State University Coauthor, Painful Partings: Divorce and Its Aftermath

Divorce is tough for everyone involved, but it can be especially devastating for children. Ultimately, how children are affected depends on how parents conduct themselves during this trying time. Written by a psychologist and child custody expert, this book coaches you on what to expect during divorce, and how to act in your children's best interest. "Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's?" won't tell you how to "win" custody battles (a contest nobody ever really wins), but it will show you how to work with your spouse in order to effectively parent together while living apart.

Dr. Ackerman coaches you on every aspect of the divorce, custody, and co-parenting process. You'll learn how to help your children deal with their feelings about the divorce, and handle the changes in their lives. You'll also get a wealth of practical information on what to expect in the legal process, the ins and outs of various custody arrangements and visitation plans, and how to avoid the pitfalls of parenting from a distance.

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4 out of 5 stars An Informative Examination of Guidelines to Follow.......1998-07-20

When I picked up this book I was looking for some information about the author. I wanted to get an idea on his perspective on shared placement and co-parenting. I had become quite "stuck" in the once traditional way of thinking that the mom should automatically be the primary caretaker (because I had always been). I was extremely concerned that my 4-year old son feel as though he had his "own" home rather than feeling like a ping-pong ball with no place he could call his own. After re-educating myself, I soon realized that my son has adjusted very well and I believe he feels perfectly okay with the fact that he now has 2 homes and 2 families to be loved in. I was delighted to find that the author has written this book in everyday terms and provides some wonderful information on how to handle many aspects of the divorce/co-parenting situation.

We, as divorcing individuals, need to put aside (and work through our own grieving of the end of the marri! age and dreams we had ourselves) or the "negative intimacy" that clouds much of our initial reactions and decisions. The bottom line is that if we are truly loving and wanting to make the healthiest transition from a two-parent home to "2" - one-parent homes for our children, we must make a conscious effort to put our children truly first and not allow our emotions (or the button pushing attempts of the other parent) to trigger unhealthy reactions and/or responses from us. I have realized that if my child's father tries to push my buttons - it is because he is at a different coping level within the grieving process of divorce (negative intimacy) than I am. When I view it from this standpoint, I am much more successful at dodging those buttons!
Living Together, Living Apart: Rethinking Jewish-Christian Relations in the Middle Ages (Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World)
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    Living Together, Living Apart: Rethinking Jewish-Christian Relations in the Middle Ages (Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World)
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    Elukin shows that Jews and Christians coexisted more or less peacefully for much of the Middle Ages, and that the violence directed at Jews was largely isolated and did not undermine their participation in the daily rhythms of European society. The extraordinary picture that emerges is one of Jews living comfortably among their Christian neighbors, working with Christians, and occasionally cultivating lasting friendships even as Christian culture often demonized Jews.

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    Elukin compels us to rethink our assumptions about this fascinating period in history, offering us a new lens through which to appreciate the rich complexities of the Jewish experience in medieval Christendom.

    The Refuge: The Joy of Christian Community in a Torn-Apart World
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    • the tremendous power of unity when humans come together
    • the tremendous power of unity when humans come together
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    The Refuge: The Joy of Christian Community in a Torn-Apart World
    Jim Bakker
    Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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    When your world comes crashing down around you there is only one place of safety-the Refuge. Convinced that many Christians are already experiencing tough times, Jim Bakker offers hope to believers, showing how to make it through the dark nights and difficult days ahead. Security will not be in money or materialism; it will be in Christ and His family, working to overcome the obstacles in life. Drawing upon lessons he learned the hard way, Bakker encourages Christians to gather together in one accord, to bear one another's burdens, to open our hearts to a fresh outpouring of God's supernatural presence in our midst. His call for "first-century Christianity" in the twenty-first century is radical, challenging, thoroughly biblical, and inspiring.

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    1 out of 5 stars Some real dubious teaching here!!!.......2003-07-09

    Written in the year 2000, Jim Bakker shows how the Christian community is a place not only of refuge, but also strength, fellowship, and spiritual power. He begins the book with a fictitious account of a societal breakdown and states that "catastrophic calamities will soon strike the earth. Economic systems will crumble, life as normal will be disrupted, and the world will be plunged into a time of tribulation such as we've never before experienced."

    Bakker asks believers how connected are they to the Body of Christ? And then he goes on to make an astounding, if not unbelievable statement - that he is "convinced a monstrous asteroid will collide with the Earth," basing his conclusions in Scripture. He sees himself as a modern day prophet, and uses his prison experience to show what a real Christian community should like like. Then he points to his own "Dream Center" - the Los Angeles International church, where charismatics such as Rick Joyner and Tommy Barnett minister.

    The problem I have with Jim Bakker is that he considers himself some kind of Prophet, and in this book, he affirms himself, kind of in a backdoor way. On one hand, he states that we should beware of false prophets, but then says don't despise prophetic voices. Then he says to "pay attention to dreams and angelic visitations - his own." He claims that God told him that "children's angels will visit them," and that "the message is what really matters." I'm not sure which message that is.

    He ends the book with a chapter on Forgiveness, and shows "God's 4 Step Program in Confronting."

    I read "I Was Wrong" last summer, and I was really moved by this man's sincerity, but I wonder if he has really learned anything, because it seems he's right back in the thick of it, with the charismatic stuff and the dreams and visions. Then if you go on the Web and surf for Jim Bakker, you see he is still soliciting money for his causes.

    I can't recommend this book at all. There might be a few good sprinkles of truth here and there - and the beginning story was terrific. I wish he would have stayed there, but then again, that was more a parable of the Y2K fears, and like many of the charismatics back before Y2K, he preached a lot of fear and trembling to scare people into the church. Many of those ministries are gone now, but others just changed their names or faces.

    I'm a Christian, but I can't say I agree with this self-proclaimed prophet and his teaching. The Bible says that we can prove a prophet if everything the prophet says comes true. If it doesn't come true, he is a false prophet. I don't want to call a spade a spade, but let's get real, here. Did everything that Bakker ever say ever come true? Case closed.

    5 out of 5 stars the tremendous power of unity when humans come together.......2000-06-25

    It's amazing to see that finaly their is a book that talks about the power of unity. when not only the church but mankind come together in one spirit can make a change and a difference in life. To read and imagen that if we as humans can only come together as one, and realize that the lone-ranger era is over. The Refuge is a tremendous book that made me realize that only united in one as a Nation, as the church but most importanly as humans we can make a difference in this world.

    5 out of 5 stars the tremendous power of unity when humans come together.......2000-06-25

    It's amazing to see that finaly their is a book that talks about the power of unity. when not only the church but mankind come together in one spirit can make a change and a difference in life. To read and imagen that if we as humans can only come together as one, and realize that the lone-ranger era is over. The Refuge is a tremendous book that made me realize that only united in one as a Nation, as the church but most importanly as humans we can make a difference in this world.

    5 out of 5 stars Refuge is Must Reading for serious Christians.......2000-05-14

    Jim Bakker has hit the nail on the head with this new book. He gives frightening scenarios of the calamities that we are all heading toward and practical, Biblical guidance on how to deal with them both before they get here, and once they arrive. The answer is for Christians to come together as a true family loving one another and bearing each other's burdens. But don't think that this is the same old stuff you have heard before! Bakker gives a totally new take ( or a 2000 year old take) on this concept. Once you read this book, you will not view the Church the same as you did before. You will see it as a vital and exciting organism that God has a very special and specific purpose for. I highly reccomend this Book!
    Living together in a world falling apart (New leaf library)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Intentional Christian Community A Quarter Century Ago
    Living together in a world falling apart (New leaf library)
    Dave Jackson
    Manufacturer: Creation House
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    5 out of 5 stars Intentional Christian Community A Quarter Century Ago.......2002-02-28

    This has to be one of the ground-breaking books on the subject of intentional Christian community. Asking and answering almost every conceivable question on the subject, Dave and Neta Jackson provide perspectives from several communities they visited in order to gather information for this book. Openly enthusiastic about Christian community life and perhaps naive at points, the authors still manage to describe what, from the perspective of more than 25 years now, was (and still can be) a manifestation of the work of Christ in the world. I was a member of one of the communities described and return to this book every now and then as a reminder of the glory that once was. Though dated, the book is still highly recommended to those led to pursue Christian community.
    Still Friends: Living Happily Ever After...Even If Your Marriage Falls Apart
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Not a Book for the Masses
    • Not much of a book
    • Saving lives
    • An Inspiration
    • Wonderful message for divorced couples
    Still Friends: Living Happily Ever After...Even If Your Marriage Falls Apart
    Barbara Quick
    Manufacturer: Wildcat Canyon Press
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    Binding: Paperback

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    Divorce, separation, property settlements, custody arrangements - the very words are enough to bring on a migraine. Everyone has heard of the passionate property fight, the wrenching custody battle. But there are plenty of happy endings as well: the ex-spouses who still socialize with their reconfigured families, the parents who sit across from one another at the Thanksgiving table or stand up side-by-side at their child's wedding. Still Friends is a tribute to people who have bucked the stereotype of the bitter divorce to create a kinder model of splitting up. It provides hope that the end of your life as a couple does not have to mean the destruction of your dreams, your friendship, or your family. Filled with real-life stories from men and women who have transcended the trauma, disappointment, and jealousy that plague the lives of many ex-couples and their children, Still Friends is a valuable resource for anyone struggling to regain balance and civility after a divorce.

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    1 out of 5 stars Not a Book for the Masses.......2001-02-20

    Any one who has worked in a child custody setting or attended the average divorce court will know that STILL FRIENDS Is not a book that addresses the trenchant problems most people face during a divorce. Worse still, one suspects that this book suger-coats some basic facts about the hard work of dismantling a domestic cosmology no matter how educated or therapized the people involved happen to be.. The fact that the book is very small unwittingly validates the impression that the research was slim and the author created a premise and found a few people to support it with biased interviews. It would be great if this author had taken a look at even a handful of literature about family systems therapy: Among other things, she extolls the virtues of infinitely extended families made of spouses and ex-spouses and lovers of ex-spouses and ex-lovers of ex-spouses. This has to be a nightmare for the kids, and one wonders whether any thought has been given to their real feelings.

    2 out of 5 stars Not much of a book.......2000-12-20

    A collection of peoples' success stories in maintaining some sort of amicable relationship post-divorce. While many of the stories are inspiring, the book is written in a hodge-podge fashion arranged around subject matter but sharing quotes from the same people over and over. I would have preferred chapter by chapter couple studies that went in depth into the various stages each couple went through as they dealt with their scenarios.

    Large print, small format, wide margins, large spacing try to mask that this book simply isn't very long. As another reviewer said, an "easy read"; that's a nice way of putting it.

    5 out of 5 stars Saving lives.......2000-04-02

    Barbara Quick has managed to write an anecdotal, eminently useful book for those who are divorced or will be. She focuses on the truths of post-divorce relationships in all their complexity, while she leads the reader through them, to a happy (and realistic) outcome. As a pastor, I plan to give a copy to any couple who come to me for advice about their divorce. The book will save lives!

    5 out of 5 stars An Inspiration.......2000-02-29

    Still Friends is a wonderful book that is both enlightening and easy to read. Author Barbara Quick deftly tells the stories of couples who discover how to allow divorce to expand their family community, rather than destroy it. We usually associate divorce with the disintegration of relationships, which inevitably hurts the children. In this book we meet couples who transform their relationships instead. I believe that by making these stories available Quick will inspire others to rise to the challenge of moving beyond the narrow confines of our cultural definition of familial success!

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful message for divorced couples.......2000-01-19

    I've sent out my share of wedding presents; why not make this book a "divorce present?" STILL FRIENDS charts a way for divorcing couples to travel through disappointment and anger to peace, acceptance and friendship. In this practical and entertaining book, dozens of couples share how they've moved into a comfortable and workable relationship that continues to bring benefits after love and marriage ended. Wouldn't it be wonderful if divorced couples could remain a caring family, if friends and relatives didn't have to choose sides? This book was really needed and does a wonderful job pointing the way to resolution and forgiveness.
    A Time Apart: An Experiment in International Living
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      A Time Apart: An Experiment in International Living
      Richard S. Case
      Manufacturer: Dorrance Pub Co
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      Book Description

      A Time Apart follows a co-ed college group of 10 as they stay with families in Bordeaux (France) for a month, struggle to master the language, explore the region's culture and customs, go bicycle camping with their French "siblings," and discover the less-often-seen side of France in 1950.

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