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The Friendships of Women

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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.

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.

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!!!!

This book shares the insights of friendships between women. It is centered around friendships in the Bible and uses those friendships as examples. I've learned how to nurture the friendships God has sent my way, to be on the look out for new friendships to come my way and that God has given not only me, but every women, a unique gift of intimacy. It has opened my eyes that this gift of intimacy should be shared. Men are not left out either. This book explains the differences between the bonds of males and females also. It points out and explains how different needs are met, by different people, and by different sexes. It's a wonderful book that will help you grow in God, learn about yourself, learn about relationships, learn about how men feel and react. And if you are a man trying to figure women out - this book is for you too.

I am not much for reading books, but I heard Dee Brestin speak in person. She really made an impact, so I picked up this book at the library. I could not put it down! I am getting the book for some friends. It helped me understand a lot about myself and others.

This book, with the main focus being on friendships of women and why women need women, also points out why women need men (and visa-versa), and examines our family relationships (your first friend is your mom.) This book definately makes you think about the present, and causes you to reflect and reminisce on the past. The author gives new life to women of the Bible, and brings their personal lives and relationships into focus.
Altogether an immensely enjoyable and insightful book.

This book is one of the best books ever written for women of all ages and stages of life. I think it should be required reading for all teen age girls. The truths and ideas explained in it make you appreciate all of your female relationships much more. While there is nothing more wonderful in life than a wonderful relationship between a man and a woman, the one between women is truly special and needs to be nurtured.

The author gives a Biblical perspective on the value of having close friendships with women througout life. She's revised the book over the last 20 years, and I was struck by how her thoughts had matured as life brought about hardships- tough times that made her value her friends even more. It helped me look at the people in my life and look at them not as "potential friends for myself" but as women who may need the encouragement of a friend. Even if you go into a friendship thinking you are the one "helping out" I think we almost always find that we gain as much as we give from getting to know other people. The busyness of life tends to make us little islands, and this book was a good reminder that we really do need our friends.

This is such a wonderful book!! I have read it twice and own two copies so that I can loan them out.
I have recommended it to all of my friends and my mom's group! A must read!

We're using this book as a catalyst for our women's ministry. Just in the first chapter alone, gives a whole new perspective on the differences between men and women. A great read for mothers and daughters, sisters, and just women in general!