Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You [Paperback]

Nancy Stafford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 6, 2002

From celebrated Hollywood starlets to the covers of Cosmo, our society seems obsessed with beauty. Actress and Main Floor host Nancy Stafford (best known for her starring role as Michelle Thomas on Matlock) digs below our culture's fixation on outward appearance to show you that true beauty is more than skin-deep. "Every woman has beauty," says Stafford, "but not everyone sees it. I want you to see it." In Beauty by the Book she bares her heart to readers, laying out the Scriptures, promises, and truths women need to know to find their true value. Her liberating reflections will help you see yourself as God sees you -- worthy, lovable, and beautiful.“Mirror, Mirror, on the W all…”

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

Do you see a unique individual created in the image of Beauty itself—one chosen, Cherished, and valued in the eyes of God? If not, you may be looking in the wrong mirror—one distorted by emotional wounds, lies from your past, or the unrealistic standards of our culture.

“Everyone has beauty and worth,” says Nancy Stafford, “but not everyone sees it. I want you to see it.”

Nancy shares her own poignant story and holds up the true mirror of God’s Word—inviting you to see yourself as God sees you, to absorb His truth, and to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the King is enthralled by your beauty!

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About the Author

Nancy Stafford graduated from the University of Florida and reigned as Miss Florida. After landing her first role on the NBC-TV daytime drama The Doctors, she became a series regular on St. Elsewhere and as Andy Griffith's law partner on Matlock. Nancy now hosts Main Floor, a syndicated series featuring the latest fashion, beauty, and lifestyle trends. She lives with her husband, Larry Myers, a professional musician and pastor, outside of Los Angeles, and frequently addresses women's groups, colleges, churches, and other organizations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (February 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576739503
• ISBN-13: 978-1576739501
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TIMELESS AND ETERNAL, November 10, 2002

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Marion R. Wells "lover of four-foots" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You (Paperback)

Like the green glasses in THE WIZARD OF OZ that distort people's view of the Emerald City, our culture and our past hurts distort our concept of beauty and our image of ourselves. Nancy Stafford's book gently lifts that false image and replaces it with timeless, eternal truths. Written with humor, warmth, compassion and vulnerability, this book will bring hope and healing to all who read it. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't gain from what is written on these pages.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ FOR WOMEN OF ALL FAITHS!, July 7, 2002

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Sharlene Glassman (Sunrise, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You (Paperback)

I am not a Christian, but I found much to identify with as a woman in Beauty by the Book. This is a must-read for women of all faiths -- for any and all women who ever asked: Am I pretty enough? Am I smart enough? Am I good enough? Nancy Stafford shows us that the answer is a resounding YES once we learn to look beyond the exterior face and body the world sees, and focus on the inner beauty that lies within each and every one of us.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, July 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You (Paperback)

I heard Nancy speak on Focus on the Family and I immediately identified with her. I have struggled for many years with many of the same issues that Nancy discusses with such honesty in this book. I've come to realize that I'm not alone and that these types of struggles can be overcome. I appreciate Nancy's honesty and transparency about her own struggles. I still have a long way to go, but this book has given me hope that there IS light at the end of the tunnel. This book is for any woman who has ever struggled with these types of issues. This book touched me deeply and I cried many times as I read. A life changing and powerful book.