Perfectly Unique: Praising God from Head to Foot [Kindle Edition]

Annie F. Downs (Author)

Book Description

Your body is an instrument.
No, it's not a flute, or a guitar (I hope).
It is a sacred and original design by a master craftsman with a specific plan and purpose.
That's a pretty big deal.
From head to foot, the way you view your body is directly connected to how you serve God. Seriously. From the thoughts you think to the steps you take, every part of you is linked to the divine.
Perhaps you are struggling with your body image or are trying to make sense of why God made you as you are. Maybe you are looking for new ways to understand Scripture or to love God more fully. Either way, this book will take you on a thoughtful, funny, and spirit-filled exploration of the way you were designed and will help you better honor the Creator by learning to value his perfectly unique creation (yourself!).

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Annie F. Downs is an author and speaker based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God. Annie is the author of two books for teens: Perfectly Unique, a spiritual growth book for high school and college girls, and Speak Love, a challenge to women on how to use their words to make a difference in the world. By weaving together personal stories, humor, and Scripture, she invites the young women reading to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply.

When she's not working on books, Annie spends her days writing all over the internet- blogging at AnnieBlogs.com and (in)courage.me - sharing truths about her life in Nashville as a single Christian woman and the stories that are woven into each day. Annie also loves traveling around the country speaking to young women as a Girls of Grace speaker as well as at other retreats and events.

Annie is a huge fan of singer/songwriters, burritos, her community of friends, and sports of all kinds.

Product Details

• File Size: 1270 KB
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
• Publisher: Zonderkidz; Reprint edition (September 4, 2012)
• Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007JK531K
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,188 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #70 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Religion & Spirituality

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read This Book! September 4, 2012

By DKL

Format:Paperback

"Perfectly Unique" is a must-read for any teen girl or young Christian woman you know. I wish this book had been around when I was treading through those difficult teenage years but even now as a 30 year old, I was challenged and encourage by Annie Downs' godly perspective and insight. She has a way of storytelling that makes you feel as if you've known her forever and are chatting over chai at your local coffee shop. Get it for yourself, give it as a gift, or use it as curriculum for a Bible study or small group, just don't miss out on this book!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging and Amazing September 4, 2012

By Anna Hoffbeck

Format:Paperback

This book is absolutely amazing. I'm a college student and this book totally even applied to me and daily struggles that I think all girls/women deal with. Annie writes in a way that makes it easy to read and also feel like you know her! I would recommend this book to any female, especially those girls in elementary, middle, high school, and college. Since reading this book I've been able to remember a lot of things Annie says and different tricks she says to use in daily life to help me feel better about the woman God created me to be. Definitely buy this book and its wonderful for a gift for any girl:)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Will make my daughter read!! September 4, 2012

By Slaten

Format:Paperback

I loved this book and it will definitely be a book that my daughter and I read together as she gets older. Annie gives vulnerable insight and wisdom through her personal experiences on issues that arise in every teen-age girl or woman! God has used this book to bring healing to places in my own life and I'm grateful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book! September 5, 2012

By Laurie

Format:Paperback

I was able to be get a pre-released copy of "Perfectly Unique" and I totally loved it! Annie is a great author and I loved how she told so many stories that related (or didn't relate) with what she was talking about. There were times when I cracked up with a story she told. I could totally relate to her stories and loved every chapter. Some chapter's were better than others, but I related to every chapter in one way or not. Most chapters she made me look at certain things differently. I wouldn't look at most things she did and it gave me a really good perspective. I think every teenage girl should read it and she can get a least one good thing that she learned and would grow from this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Attention mothers and daughters September 4, 2012

By Penny

Format:Paperback

This book should be shared by all mothers and daughters - it was a wonderful read and a blessing to get to know Annie through her book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Christian Teenage Girl should read this book! September 4, 2012

By Rosie

Format:Paperback

You will hardly find me with a non-fiction book. I don't like reading them, I disagree with most of them, and I think fiction is the bee's knees.

But Ms. Downs has changed my opinion. This once. ;)

Ms. Downs brings us a book all about learning to love ourselves and how to praise God with our bodies. My expectations were set. I was ready to disagree. But I was happily disappointed. Instead, I was smiling and laughing at Ms. Down's down-to-earth writing and I was thinking through everything she said. I loved the first two chapters so much I corralled my cousin Tabitha into reading through the book with me!

Through the book, Ms. Downs discusses mind, eyes, ears, mouth, shoulders, heart, hands, stomach, knees, and lastly feet. At the end of every chapter she's formed little "activities" which include Bible verses to read, words to look up in the dictionary, and things to think on. I accepted all her advice at the end of each chapter and performed some (sadly not all, but I will go back and do them!) of the "activities".

To conclude, Ms. Downs makes you feel like you're her best friend. She shares stories from her personal life, recipes which can be found in the Appendix, and gives solid advice. I highly, highly recommend this book to every teenage girl.

I received this book from Zondervan's Good Teen Reads in return for an honest review. Thanks!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! September 4, 2012

By Melanie

Format:Paperback

Annie Downs has the gift of being able to write to teenage girls in a voice that's real and vulnerable. She is funny and relatable and will make them feel like they're sitting across the table from their big sister as she helps them through the struggle of loving themselves for who God made them to be. I wish this book had been around when I was a teenager.

It is the perfect book for a small group discussion or just to give to a girl in your life who needs to be reminded that God has big plans and purposes just for her. And that's why He made her perfectly unique.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Chic and timely September 20, 2012

By Jessiqua Wittman

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was a fun read! I enjoyed it because it stayed God-centered the whole time. Oftentimes books like this are ultimately self-centered. (stay beautiful because you deserve it, stay abstinent because you want to have a great sex life later, etc) Annie kept the focus where it needed to be though. In a sweet mix between spiritual and practical, she went from head to foot through the body and described how each of our members are unique and usable for God's glory.
The narrative was very conversational and easy to read. I actually laughed out loud during some of the personal stories, and felt like crying for others.
If you're looking for a godly, older sister type book to read, this is the one. By the end of it you want to meet the author, give her a big hug, and say thank you.

More About the Author

Annie F. Downs is an author and speaker who loves living in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God. Author of Perfectly Unique, a spiritual growth book for high school and college girls, Annie is passionate about seeing young women find true value in God and His love for them. By weaving together personal stories, humor, and Scripture, she invites the gals to experience a fulfilled life with a living God who loves deeply.

When she's not working on books, Annie spends her days writing all over the internet- blogging at AnnieBlogs.com and incourage.me - sharing truths about her life in Nashville as a single Christian woman and the stories that are woven into each day.

Annie is a huge fan of singer/songwriters, burritos, her community of friends, and sports of all kinds.

You can read more at:
http://anniedowns.com
http://annieblogs.com