Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You (God's Design for Sex) [Paperback]

Brenna Jones (Author), Stan Jones (Author)

Book Description

Series: God's Design for Sex | Publication Date: March 15, 2007

Designed for children ages 11-14, Facing the Facts equips kids to understand and deal with the changes of puberty. It also examines why God intends sex for marriage, discusses love and dating, and answers tough questions about sexuality.

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From the Back Cover

More changes occur in your body and brain during puberty than during any other time in your life. Puberty marks the beginning of big changes in your relationships with your parents and with the opposite sex. It's a wonderful and exhilarating time because you're finally becoming an adult, but it can be a stressful and overwhelming time, too. If you don't understand what's happening to you, or why, ages 11 to 14 can be downright scary. Facing the Facts was written to give you all of the information you need to understand exactly what's happening to your body during the years ahead and why God planned it to happen just that way. You'll learn about: * The role of puberty in the development of sexuality * How girls' and boys' bodies change, both inside and out * Exactly how a woman gets pregnant and gives birth * Why God wants you to save sex for marriage * Love, dating, and how relationships mature * Tough answers to some tough problems Your body and its sexual nature are beautiful and exciting gifts from God that He wants you to understand and appreciate. Reading Facing the Facts and talking about it with your parents will help you be ready for the coming physical changes, equip you to handle the sexual pressures you'll encounter throughout your life, and give you a better understanding of God's perfect design for sex.

About the Author

STAN JONES, PHD, provost and professor of psychology at Wheaton College, is a nationally recognized Christian expert on sexuality. He has written books on psychology and Christianity and on homosexuality and has contributed numerous articles to such professional journals as American Psychologist. BRENNA JONES has graduate training in biblical and theological studies and leads an active ministry of discipleship and support for women. Stan and Brenna have three adult children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (March 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600060153
• ISBN-13: 978-1600060151
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Teens > Religion & Spirituality
  • #15 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Teen Health > Sexuality
  • #38 in Books > Teens > Social Issues

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth about Sex, August 28, 2006

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D. Bleakley "homeschool mom" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Facing the Facts: The Truth about Sex and You (God's Design for Sex) (Paperback)

My husband and I spent a year preparing for the coming "talk" with our oldest when I came across this series. There is 4 books in all. We have used books 1-3 and have been extremely pleased with how the content and each topic was handled. At first I was worried that some levels where a little more than I was ready for my kids to know but we went ahead and covered each topic in the book. My kids LOVED them and appreciated having all their questions answered so throughoughly and lovingly. The authors do an outstanding job communicating the love God has for them and what His intenstions are for sexuality. I highly recommend these books for children of all ages.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start, April 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Facing the Facts: The Truth about Sex and You (God's Design for Sex) (Paperback)

As a Christian Parent raised in a family that never discussed sex, I found this book (and the series) to be a great starting point. It hits all the right topics in a way that communicates a Christian view without using guilt or sounding preachy. Parents should read it themselves, then pass it on to their child. Don't wait for your child to hit puberty before you start talking about this important subject.

37 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used by a large west-coast church for sex education, October 21, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Facing the Facts: The Truth about Sex and You (God's Design for Sex) (Paperback)

La Jolla Presbyterian Church uses this book as the basis forits sixth-grade sex education program. The program has grownremarkably over the last three years. To see how the book is used, go to www.datana.com/mary and use the "Sex Education for Christian Teens" link.