Keeping a Princess Heart: In a Not-So-Fairy-Tale World (Hardcover)

by Nicole Johnson (Author) "Once upon a time . . . we were little girls..." (more)
Key Phrases: scolding bridle, princess heart, invisible kingdom, Mother Teresa, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty (more...)

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Product Description
Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Every little girl grew up hearing the stories of "happily ever after" but, is that the world in which she exists today? Keeping a Princess Heart is a deeply thoughtful exploration into the tension of the two worlds in which a woman lives--her dream world and the real one.

Discover how to apply scriptural truths to help reconcile the ideal life with reality.

Women will be encouraged to laugh at themselves as they take a deep trusting dive into the wonderful world of fairy tale to find the hope to reclaim their hidden treasure: a princess heart.

Chapter titles include:

The Perfect Sky is Torn
The Princess in Pajamas
Once Upon a Time
Why Fairy Tales Matter
Dungeons in the Dark
Castles in the Air

About the Author
NICOLE JOHNSON is the author of five books, including Keeping a Princess Heart in a Not-So-Fairy-Tale World and a Trilogy on faith, hope and love. But more than an author, Nicole is a creative and thought-provoking communicator. A gifted dramatist and speaker, Nicole's works illuminate timeless truths in fresh ways. Her one-woman dramatic presentations combine comedy with God's wisdom to give rich insights into daily life. She is currently the host of Mid-Point, a women's issues television program on the Hallmark channel, and she is the dramatist for the Women of Faith conferences. Her powerful vignettes about life, love and an ever-faithful God have been seen by millions of women.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (June 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849917883
• ISBN-13: 978-0849917882
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Positively PHENOMENAL!!!, January 31, 2005

By	L. Fox (Volant, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was absolutely AWESOME!! I was quite surprised to see that some of the other reviews said they didn't like it! I really have no clue what they were talking about - If they were 'bored' with the Princess theme, then they obviously did not grasp its significance! This book was absolutely incredible!!!! Too many women and girls, especially in our day and age, are bombarded with the idea that 'falling in love' is just a farce; it can't really happen; it's found only in fairy tales. Our modern world is full of stylish cynicism. This book illustrates that Jesus was the Author of romance, the ultimate Romance, of course, being between us and Him. But also, for those women who the Lord has a man chosen for her to marry, the Lord can write a beautiful love story for her if she is willing to follow Him. I work at a Christian bookstore and I've set all the copies of this book we've received aside, and I've given them all away to people! I can't recommend this book highly enough! I even told my brother to read it; I told him it would help him understand how girls and women really feel, though they rarely say it. He read it and loved it. He was talking to one of his guy friends about it and ended up sending him one! As I said, I cannot praise it enough; I encourage any and all girls and women to read it. Whether you're young and single, or married with a couple kids. Not to mention that if you're a guy, this book will help you understand us females! =) I've never read a book that so perfectly described the way I feel! It is positively PHENOMENAL!!!

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on remembering who we are, June 12, 2003

By A Customer

I loved this book! The author talks about how through Christ we are daughters of the King and how important it is to remember our true identity when the world breaks our heart, shatters our dreams, and refuses to recognize who we really are. I especially loved how she talks about woman's innate desire to be found by a prince and how Jesus is that prince for us. Even if an earthly prince never shows up, we can know that our heavenly prince has already found us and that he sees our beauty beneath the rags that this world often forces us to wear, and he loves and cherishes us. I also loved how she talks about the difference between being trying to be a princess in the world (through appearance and fame) and cultivating a princess heart which creates a beauty from within that will last for eternity. I highly recommend this book!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Classic, June 24, 2004

By	"whattheme" (Havertown, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This book earned the Women of Faith Book of the Year - and after finishing it, I believe that it is an award well deserved. This book speaks powerful truth about the heart of every woman whether married or single. For all who suffer discouragement in this world - this book offers encouragement and hope by helping you focus on and understand better the love of the only ONE who does not disappoint. I have to say I had a hard time putting it down, and plan on reading it again. As a future counselor, I am sure this book will be one that I will recommend frequently.