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Secrets of Success for Woman: The Home (Secrets of Success for Women)

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Not only is The Home by Karen H. Whiting chock full of practical and spiritual tips to help busy women make the most of the precious gift of their homes, the format is also beautiful. Like its companion book, Time, it can be scanned quickly for the helpful suggestions Whiting offers and is concise enough to absorb easily. In addition to the simple, logical layout, the the text is interspersed with pictures and backgrounds that draw the reader in. It's a pleasure to read, and it's just the right size to carry along in your purse for those times when you have a few minutes to spare.

The Home and Time are the first two books of the Secrets of Success for Women Series. They are indeed SOS whether you are a working or stay-at-home mom, wife, or single professional. I highly recommend them!

This little book is going to have a big impact on women and homes everywhere. There is so much practical information presented in such a concise and digestible way. Much of the information is given in bullet form so women have an automatic "checklist" plan for putting Whiting's principles into practice. This book is a great guide for women who want to point their families to Jesus. Women of all ages need to read this book and keep it in their librairies!

This book by Karen Whiting may be petite, but it is filled to the brim with wonderful ideas, tips and suggestions for making the most of the gift that is your home. Karen's words of encouragement will help any woman to keep Christ at the center of her home and family.

Karen's tips range from the practical to the spiritual. The book is written in a concise, easy to read format that fits the lifestyle of any busy woman. A wonderful feature of the book is the beautiful layout and inspiring artwork that fill the pages. Some of my favorite sections include those on connecting our families to Christ and the section on "servant love" which beautifully defines and encourages those who find themselves at the service of a home and family.

Karen's ideas are both encouraging and practical - tuck this book in a purse or pocket, read it as time permits, and find yourself appreciating the gift of your home.

Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (9/06)

In today's fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it is easy to overlook, or even forget, the importance of family and the rituals of home. "The Home," part of the "Secrets for Success for Women" series by Karen H. Whiting, provides gentle reminders of the importance of faith, the family, the church, the child, and ways to incorporate scripture into daily lives whether you have one minute or one hour to devote each day.

Beautifully illustrated and full of practical tips and scripture on being a wife, a mother, a part of the church community, a child of God, and a keeper of the home it contains tidbits of wisdom you will want to revisit time and again.

"Prioritize by placing your child's well-being first.
Always be supportive.
Raise a child to be responsible and trust a child to do the right things.
Exercise authority.
Nurture a child to grow in mental, physical, relational, and spiritual areas.
Treasure the uniqueness of each child."

"Secrets of Success for Women: The Home" is a treasure you'll find yourself continually drawn towards. Its beautiful illustrations, insights, and scripture will capture you, teach you, and encourage you in becoming the wonderful woman you are meant to be.

Book received free of charge