Move Over, Victoria-I Know the Real Secret: Surrendering the Lies that Bind You to the God Who Frees You [Paperback]

Nancy Kennedy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 26, 2000

Which Everyday Idols Are Holding You Captive?

FOOD. BUSYNESS. IMAGE. POSSESSIONS. ACHIEVEMENT. APPROVAL. CONTROL. PERFECTIONISM. ATTENTION. HAPPINESS. BEING RIGHT. "PERFECT" RELATIONSHIPS. INDEPENDENCE. REVENGE. SELF-PITY. LOVE. SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Like most women, you probably have a life filled with modern-day "idols" that attempt to steal your attention and affection from God. Innocent-seeming idols like chocolate, thighs of iron, and a home that rivals Martha Stewart's. Things you turn to first, before turning to God, when you long for comfort, affirmation, self-worth, or love.

You know that God is the answer to all your needs. But then you have a fight with your husband, and that cheesecake in the fridge starts calling your name. You stay home from a women's retreat because your wardrobe is (literally) from the last century. You desperately wish that your house or hair or kids were as nice as your friend's (or anybody else's).

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Idols: Kennedy (Prayers God Always Answers; Mom on the Run; Honey, They're Playing Our Song) says that everyone has them, though some people are more coy about their enslavement than others. With wit and style, this book gives those cumbersome idols the comeuppance they deserve. Calling upon her own weaknesses to illustrate how destructively idols can insidiously capture the heart, soul and spirit, Kennedy reveals the darker side of common idols such as useless chatter, image, food, busyness, possessions, achievement, approval, control, perfect relationships, perfectionism, attention, happiness, being right, independence, revenge, self-pity, romance and self-righteousness. Kennedy asserts that the only way to be set free from an idol's grip is to "repent, replace, and rejoice." Freedom seekers must repent by identifying the idol specifically, unmasking its power and recognizing its danger. They then replace the idol with Christ and concentrate on the truth that he is enough. Finally, they can rejoice by cultivating a deep, satisfying relationship with God and honor God with thanksgiving. As if Kennedy's self-abasing humorous anecdotes weren't satisfying enough, she concludes each chapter with a "Think on These Things" list of reflections, applications and Bible readings. Readers will feast on Kennedy's poignant lessons made palatable by her down-to-earth transparency. (Sept.)
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"Move over, Victoria--I Know the Real Secret! moved me! It moved me to laughter, insight, and ownership. Identification (and I certainly i.d. with Nancy) is a safe way to 'fess up to our humanity, allowing us to draw closer to God's divinity. Move over, girlfriends, because here comes Nancy Kennedy, a wacky and winsome woman!"  
-- Patsy Clairmont, author of Stardust on my Pillow: Stories to Sleep On (and lots of others!)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (September 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578562007
• ISBN-13: 978-1578562008
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #888,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most helpful, honest book I've read in a long time, July 6, 2004

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Roger Falcione "'s daughter using his account!" (Quincy, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Move Over, Victoria-I Know the Real Secret: Surrendering the Lies that Bind You to the God Who Frees You (Paperback)

This book was great! It was honest, pointed and exactly what I needed to hear! I read it last year, and was so excited i wrote to the author, Nancy Kennedy. (I've NEVER written to an author or anything before!) She wrote back to me! How exciting to a 26 year old new SAHM with cabin fever! : ) I've used her note as a bookmark since I received it. I'm on my 4th read thru; sometimes I just skip to the chapter I need to read at that time. If you are thinking of reading this book- do it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, scriptural, and SO meaningful, July 25, 2003

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This review is from: Move Over, Victoria-I Know the Real Secret: Surrendering the Lies that Bind You to the God Who Frees You (Paperback)

Nancy Kennedy teaches with simple stories that have BIG meanings. (Hmmm...reminds me of another teacher...) I was attracted by the humor of this book and was held by its truth--which is repeatedly confirmed in the many, many scriptural references. I'm sharing this book (and her others) with my friends who are enjoying Mrs. Kennedy's writing as much as I do.

4 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry I bought this book, September 7, 2001

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This review is from: Move Over, Victoria-I Know the Real Secret: Surrendering the Lies that Bind You to the God Who Frees You (Paperback)

What a cute title! What a terrible book. I couldn't finish it, I felt embarrassed for Nancy Kennedy. She seems like a very nice person but holy cow! What a warped place this would be if all women believed as she does. God bless her!