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The Proverbs 31 Lady and Other Impossible Dreams

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Here is a book on Proverbs 31 with a completely fresh approach, the first one I've read to have the courage to point out the seemingly bridgeless gap between the woman described in Proverbs 31 and the "average woman". At the same time that we laugh at the ridiculous antics described in the book, we become aware of identifying with them. "Yes, I've felt like that! I'm not the only one!" And so we read on, hopeful that the author will not disappoint us, that she will find an answer to her quest that will also reflect on the needs felt by the reader. And, gentle reader, she does indeed find "the Way" to live as a Proverbs 31 woman. I found this book difficult to put down as Marsha Drake led me through laughter and tears to that "Way".

I laughed, I cried and totally related to her. If given the chance it's a must read for any wife who feels she could never be the Proverbs 31 Lady. "Martha," (the main character) shows us we are able to achieve such a dream in Christ our Lord.

From the title, we can expect the author to cover the impossibilities of trying to be the Proverbs 31 woman - a woman who seems too perfect for the rest of us! Marsha Drake humorously takes the reader through the adventures of a housewife trying to emulate the woman described in verses 10-31.

It is not clear whether the funny antics are autobiographical or Drake's imagination, regardless, all women can relate to the narrator. While the narrator works diligently on her transformation, she receives several revelations from God the more she spends quality time with Him. It becomes slowly apparent to her, instead of trying to be someone else, she simply needs to depend on God to reveal His will for her.

The Proverbs 31 Lady and Other Impossible Dreams is a light, humorous book that helps altar the misguided views of the Proverbs 31 woman.

--- reviewed by Ty for Christian Bookshelf

This book is hilarious! I have found myself within the pages, and I've recommended this book to several of my friends who struggle with "Martha Syndrome" just like I have. Marsha Drake found ways to share biblical principles of being a wife and mother not only through personal experience, but also through honest, loving conversation.