The book deals primarily with the Christian character development, moral virtues and manners of pre-teen and teenage girls. It is one of the best-selling titles in the homeschooling community.
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134 of 140 people found the following review helpful
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This book, although worded in early 1900's-language, provides timeless guidelines for living a life that is pleasing to God. It brings young ladies out of the world back into Biblical principles and lifestyle. It has practical advice and makes you think about how you present yourself to the world, and how you represent Christ, and how you ARE the bride of Christ. I am a 14-year-old girl who really, really enjoyed this thought-provoking book. I plan to make my little sisters, future daughters and future granddaughters read it. Too many mothers today have been contaminated by the world and pass that on to their daughters, not realizing they are cheating their daughters out of living a life of modesty, of chastity, of purity, and of godly womanhood. If you are a mother, you would do very well to read this book, pray about it, then read it with your daughter and pray some more! If used correctly and with the reading of Scripture and the companion book, Beautiful Girlhood could change your life and the way you view your womanhood. "Being a woman doesn't change the kind of Christian I am, but being a Christian changes the kind of woman I am." Elisabeth Elliot (paraphrased-can't remember exact words! :)
77 of 81 people found the following review helpful
After reading the reviews posted here, I fully expected that I would dislike this book. I read it, and was very surprised. I do think the book is a product of its time, and I can see that it might appear dated and irrelevant to many readers. However, I think several of the reviewers were unfair. To mention a few examples: The book does not say that women shouldn't wear make up, it says they shouldn't be fixated on their appearance and try to look like the women in make up ads (and if you have seen some of the prepubescent models wearing ridiculously heavy make up, you probably agree that your daughter shouldn't be encouraged to copy this style). The book does assume that many or most of its readers will be housewives, however, it says that proper ambition is good for a girl and she can be a successful businesswoman. It also seems to me that the book has more advice on WHAT a girl says, how kindly she means it, and how gently she expresses it, rather than what her voice naturally sounds like, as one reviewer implied. The idea that everyone (men AND women) should be careful about what they say and the tone they use to say it is hardly unbiblical (see James) or misogynistic (since when does anyone like a snappish, interrupting, crude, bitterly sarcastic person?).
I also noticed, since I'm in a grad school course on adolescent psychology, that in many points this book follows what we know about adolescent development based on scientific research very faithfully (especially identity development, cognitive development, etc). I think all her points are Biblical, and it is useful to have a guide to adolescence that brings together many of the teachings of the Bible in one volume. I would advise parents to consider using this book, and as they read through it together, discuss how the book can best be applied to modern life (I think it is better to train a child to think critically and carefully about every text they read rather than struggle in vain to find something you agree with exactly). I think it would make an interesting conversation starter, at least.
I also noticed, since I'm in a grad school course on adolescent psychology, that in many points this book follows what we know about adolescent development based on scientific research very faithfully (especially identity development, cognitive development, etc). I think all her points are Biblical, and it is useful to have a guide to adolescence that brings together many of the teachings of the Bible in one volume. I would advise parents to consider using this book, and as they read through it together, discuss how the book can best be applied to modern life (I think it is better to train a child to think critically and carefully about every text they read rather than struggle in vain to find something you agree with exactly). I think it would make an interesting conversation starter, at least.
76 of 81 people found the following review helpful
By violet
when i picked this book up, I thought it would be full of silly, stuffy, arcane knowledge.
I was wrong. I was impressed with this book. It is full of sweet, kind advice on different virtues and how to deal with emotions. My favourite part of this book, however, was that it lacked the scary, condescending tone of so many young adult books for adolescent girls have. adolescence is scary enough- this book acknowledges that, and doesn't strike any unnecessary fear into girls about their bodies or minds. I like how it emphasised being a good friend and a good person, and how it was more important to look 'tidy' rather then be beatiful, skinny, etc. Thats what I like most about this book-today young girls are submitted to so much nonsense in the media on how they are 'supposed' to look and so many have low self esteem, eating disorders, etc.
and yes, this book does talk about going on to further education or working after school. not as much as a more modern book would, given the time period, but you can explain that to your girl yourself.
This book doesn't go into the harder aspects of life today-sex, drugs, etc. It really only deals with emotions, friendship, spirituality, etc. however it is a great starting point for young preteens and i reccomend it.
I was wrong. I was impressed with this book. It is full of sweet, kind advice on different virtues and how to deal with emotions. My favourite part of this book, however, was that it lacked the scary, condescending tone of so many young adult books for adolescent girls have. adolescence is scary enough- this book acknowledges that, and doesn't strike any unnecessary fear into girls about their bodies or minds. I like how it emphasised being a good friend and a good person, and how it was more important to look 'tidy' rather then be beatiful, skinny, etc. Thats what I like most about this book-today young girls are submitted to so much nonsense in the media on how they are 'supposed' to look and so many have low self esteem, eating disorders, etc.
and yes, this book does talk about going on to further education or working after school. not as much as a more modern book would, given the time period, but you can explain that to your girl yourself.
This book doesn't go into the harder aspects of life today-sex, drugs, etc. It really only deals with emotions, friendship, spirituality, etc. however it is a great starting point for young preteens and i reccomend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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A vision worth seeing
Women have bought our culture's lies hook, line, and sinker, and today it starts very young. This book takes us back to innocence where young women are given a vision of our... Read more
Published 8 months ago by carol
2.0 out of 5 stars
Only for the hardcore
And I might add "old school" but such terms might be lost on the audience that this book is intended for but they are very appropriate - only the most devout protestant Christian... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kenn Caesius
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This book is truly not something to put in a young woman's hands...
If you believe that men are not capable of being held responsible for their actions - then you might like this book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by ribbon
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Must have for young woman
This is an awesome book for any young woman. I would say it would be great for any young lady but children under eight would have a harder time understanding the grammar. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jeff13
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Beautiful Girlhood
i would like to thank the author for this great book for girls. My granddaughters simply loved it and starting reading it right on Christmas day in the middle of all the noise and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lilia Schafler
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Out of date
I read this book as part of my homeschooling several years back and strongly disliked it. The writing style is pretty archaic and veers toward the preachy quite often and never... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Eos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book That Answers a Daughter's "Why?" Questions!!!
Beautiful Girlhood taught me a great deal about how to train my daughters to experience excellence in girlhood; while the companion guide helped build a bridge between our... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Happy Mom!
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Beautiful Book
Beautiful Girlhood helps open up discussion on everything; building character, importance of obedience, choosing friends, modesty, boys. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rita B
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Beautiful Girlhood- a refreshing change
Beautiful Girlhood: Revised by Karen Andreola
When my oldest daughter had a girls book club, one of the mothers suggested the book Beautiful Girlhood. Read more
When my oldest daughter had a girls book club, one of the mothers suggested the book Beautiful Girlhood. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Malia Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this book and used it with the companion guide
Having an older daughter (age 21) I thought I remembered what it is to raise a young lady. I thought this book probably would be a refresher course for me. I was surprised! Read more
Published on May 13, 2011 by J. Yoder
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