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Letting Go of Perfect: Women, Expectations, and Authenticity [Paperback]

Amy E. Spiegel , Angie Smith
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Book Description

May 1, 2012
Have you ever felt as though you didn’t recognize yourself in the mirror and yet you’re frantically trying to keep that image together? Felt bound by the dreams you had for life that you now realize have forced other expectations on you? Or maybe you’ve laughed at one of those insanely ridiculous moments in the day when absolutely everything goes wrong and no matter what you do, the grand purpose seems elusive.

Let’s be honest. We all have a standard in our head that we believe is the perfect Christian woman, wife, and/or mother. Yet, have you ever really examined what that standard is? Yes, God absolutely has standards for what those roles are to be, but is He our source, or is it the peer-pressure-don’t- be-the-odd-one-out-on-Sunday-morning drive to fit in that is driving us away from authenticity and raw faith to outward performance?

Amy Spiegel knows this struggle well and notes, “so many of the women I know seem to feel the same tension in their own lives, teetering on the edge, praying someone will be there to catch them if they fall.” There is a grand purpose to where you are today; join Amy in Letting Go of Perfect, to look at what it means to truly know the woman in the mirror as well as the God who created, redeems, and equips her.


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Editorial Reviews

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 “We have to surround ourselves with people who speak truth to our ragged souls. Amy Spiegel is one of those people, and I treasured reading her words because they reminded me that behind every woman we encounter is a story that can’t be told from her lipstick or her minivan.”
Angie Smith, author of I Will Carry You and What Women Fear

About the Author

Amy Spiegel is a mom of four active kids, wife to a college professor, and graduate of Taylor University with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Political Science. Yes, a Christian author with a degree in something that involves the environment, indicative of her drive to shatter stereotypes and walk in faithfulness no matter the perception. She has spoken at various women’s events, writes weekly posts for WisdomAndFollyBlog.com, and helps her husband, James Spiegel, with his writing projects like the book about their family adventures, Gum, Geckos, and God. She’s sharp, funny, and really cares about the relationship that matters most.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: B&H Books (May 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1433676265
  • ISBN-13: 978-1433676260
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When Amy Spiegel was growing up, she dreamed of someday writing in a white farm house in her beloved Appalachian mountains, surrounded by animals and lots of offspring. Currently, she is writing in a house nestled among the cornfields of Indiana with one lizard and kids with allergies. Well, one out of five isn't so bad. She bakes a mean coffee cake, has read all of Jane Austen's works more times than is healthy and refuses to acknowledge snow as a good thing. As a Christian woman, she longs to see the Gospel impact her daily living and that of those around her. She is the wife of college professor and author Jim Spiegel with whom she co-authors the blog wisdomandfollyblog.com.

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is very witty and wise. susan  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a must read for ANY woman! Ericka  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
I just finished reading Letting Go of Perfect. Ann Fischer  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for all women May 3, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just finished reading Letting Go of Perfect. It truly touches the heart of all women. While it is oblivious that the author is a mother
dealing with the everyday challenges of being the perfect mom, her book repeatedly spoke to me as I struggle to be the perfect wife, grandmother
and empty nester. I want to let go of perfect and grasp the Perfection that is Jesus Christ. Letting Go of Perfect is an excellent tool for the
journey
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read! April 26, 2012
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This book is well-written, fun, and thoughtful. I wish I could have read a book like this ten years ago!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this author!! April 19, 2012
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This book is very witty and wise. The author reveals an honest response to the challenges of Christian parenting and marriage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars inchristalone
This book is a must read for any professional, pastoral, or lay counselor. Women today are faced with many pressures and challenges that can a times appear daunting to even... Read more
Published 6 months ago by inchristalone
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I loved loved loved this book. I originally thought it was just going to say "It's okay if the house is a little messy and the kids are a little cranky... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Denae
5.0 out of 5 stars funny and challenging
Not only does the author have a great sense of humor, she reminds the reader to remember the truth spelled out for us in scripture. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Can you let go?
What do you think being perfect is all about? The author of this book takes some of the most common ideas of perfection and points you to the Lord as our standard instead of the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Irene's Christian Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Women who Struggle with the Myth of Perfect
Since the sixties when the feminist movement began the campaign to brainwash women that they are not fulfilled unless they meet all the goals of a full time plus job, two stellar... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Glenajo
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
"How do I let go of my idea of perfect in order to grasp the perfection of God?" (195) This is the question that Amy Spiegel expects readers to ask themselves after reading this... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tiffany Malloy
1.0 out of 5 stars Letting Go of Perfect
At first, I thought the book may be inspirational. In my opinion, I found the author was speaking for Christian women in a way that was very judgmental. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ginny SR
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing!
This book was so refreshing for my soul! From the introduction, I immediately connected with the author and felt like she was speaking to me. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ericka
5.0 out of 5 stars a welcome read
This book is welcoming and warm. It makes one feel as if they are curled up with a cup of coffee and a good friend. I would recommend it to any woman at any age.
Published 12 months ago by Diana
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