The Friendships of Women [Paperback]

Dee Brestin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1564766322 | ISBN-13: 978-1564766328 | Publication Date: June 1997

In 1987 the first edition of The Friendships of Women was released. The response was overwhelming. Women wrote, saying author Dee Brestin had touched a need so deep, and had helped them to understand the relationships that were so important to them. They bought copies of the book for friends and relatives. Hundreds of thousands studied the book in small groups.

This tenth anniversary edition has been updated and revised. It has been written for your personal reading or gift giving. In addition, personal or small group Bible study questions have been added at the close of each chapter.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dee Brestin is a bestselling author and international speaker who longs to make the Word clear to today's woman. On her website, you can see videos of her speaking, find out if she is speaking near you, discover her favorite books and movies, and join her webfriends. Dee lost her husband, Steve, to cancer but is so thankful for the love they shared and for their five children, who all love Jesus.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chariot Victor Pub (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564766322
• ISBN-13: 978-1564766328
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #954,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dee Brestin (http://www.deebrestin.com) is a writer, speaker, and teacher. Her book The Friendships of Women has sold over a million copies and was recently released in a 20th Anniversary Edition. Falling in Love with Jesus has sold over 400,000 copies. Dee has written twenty Bible studies, the first of which, Proverbs and Parables, has been in print for over thirty years. She is a frequent guest on Moody Radio (Mid-day Connection) and Focus on the Family; she also speaks to many large women's conferences yearly. A graduate of Northwestern University, Dee has studied with Covenant Seminary. She is the mother of five grown children and lives in Wisconsin and Missouri.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Validating, Empowering, Comforting, February 14, 2000

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This review is from: The Friendships of Women (Paperback)

I found The Friendships of Women recently and couldn't put it down after I opened the cover. I plan to order it for my "Sisters". I most appreciated the Biblical references to friendships, most especially: Ruth and Naomi; David and Jonathan. It gave me a whole new perspective on friendship in relation to God/faith. It also validated my feelings towards other women friends as being "good" and healthy in the eyes of God. It empowers me to reach out more heartily to my old friends and new friends. I take comfort in knowing I am not alone in my feelings, needs, and concerns. I believe the wisdoms of this book will help me to be a better, more compassionate friend.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for women of all ages., September 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Friendships of Women (Paperback)

All women should read this book because it tells the truth about how women's friendships should be. The book helps you to understand how to nuture your friendship to a healthy state. Women friends should always show unfailing love to their friends even if they have been offended. Jesus showed us unfailing love by dying on the cross for our sins. A lot of us rejected Him. We definitely should be dependent on God. We need to realize that our friends will let us down at times because they are not perfect. It is obiviously not wise for us to depend on our friends too much. This book also helps you to understand how to restore friendships. Betrayal and gossip are the most common destroyers of friendships.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise the Lord that I am not alone!!!!, July 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Friendships of Women (Paperback)

I started reading this book when my best friend came for a visit, and I couldn't put it down!!! When she had to go home I ordered the book for myself and what a blessing it has been! For a long time I thought that I was weird for being so emotional and having special love for my friends! It is so good to know that it can be a gift rather than a burden. Thanks Dee for letting us know that our feelings are indeed a blessing for ourselves and others!!!!