The Skin You're In: Discovering True Beauty: Previously Titled 'Beauty Lab' (Faithgirlz!) [Paperback]

Nancy Rue (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Faithgirlz!

Now that you're not a little girl anymore you'd love to move beyond cheap lip gloss into the high-fashion world of smudge-proof lipstick, lash-lengthening mascara, and that flirty eye shadow advertised in magazines---because that's what it takes to be beautiful these days, right? Hang on a sec! One step at a time. In this book you'll learn not only how to wield those makeup brushes but also how to take care of yourself as you change, from keeping your skin and hair glowing and healthy to finding your own unique style. And you'll get in on the BIG secret: that true beauty is revealed as you grow closer to God and learn to wow the world by just being you.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and teen issues. She and husband Jim have raised a daughter of their own and now live in Tennessee.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz (April 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310719992
• ISBN-13: 978-0310719991
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy Rue is the author of 110 books, including 9 novels for adults, 17 for teens, and 60 for tween readers, as well as 2 parenting books, 32 non-fiction books for tweens and teens, and the features for the FaithGirlz Bible. Her Lily Series, published by Zondervan, has sold well over one million copies. Her ability to relate to a wide audience has made her a popular radio and television guest and an in-demand speaker and teacher for writer's conferences across the country. She has been a regular keynoter for The Young Writer's Institute and Virtuous Reality Ministries, and now anchors Zondervan's Beauty of Believing Tour for FaithGirlz, which draws thousands of tween girls and their moms. Nancy is also the founder of the "Writing for Children and Youth Conference" in Glen Eyrie, Colorado. Her latest titles include The Reluctant Prophet for adult readers (David C. Cook) Limos, Lattes, and My Life On the Fringe (Zondervan) for teens, and That Is SO Me (Zondervan), a year-long devotional for tweens. A student of the Academy for Spiritual Formation, sponsored by the Upper Room, Nancy continues her own spiritual journey even as she writes and speaks for mothers, daughters, and would-be writers about theirs. For more information, visit her website at www.nancyrue.com.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Faith-Based Teen Beauty Book, July 1, 2010

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Stacey (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Skin You're In: Discovering True Beauty: Previously Titled 'Beauty Lab' (Faithgirlz!) (Paperback)

I would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank you" to Nancy Rue and her publisher for sending me a copy of "The Skin You're In: Discovering True Beauty" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

"The Skin You're In: Discovering True Beauty" by Nancy Rue is a wonderful book for tween and teen gals! It is packed with quizzes that lead to deep insight into self. Some of these would be fun to take with your friends during a spa night (chapter two) or sleepover! There are fun and creative ideas and terrific recipes for homemade treatments. There is good advice on products to use to improve hair, skin, feet, etc. And there is a bunch of information to help you decide on your overall style.

This is a terrific book to use with your daughter or let her use on her own. It's also filled with spiritual insight that points young women to God through scripture and toward a healthy self-image. There is definitely a great need for that at this time. This is a well-written guide that encourages a daughter to interact with her mother and starts young women on a good path of caring for themselves.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Preteen Guidance | ThisMomsDelight.com, July 26, 2010

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Tami Q. "mymadakaja" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Skin You're In: Discovering True Beauty: Previously Titled 'Beauty Lab' (Faithgirlz!) (Paperback)

This book came at the right time! I have an eleven year old daughter. The author of this book intertwines the true stories of Bible characters with the responsibilities and challenges that come with being a preteen or teen.

I read this on my own, and will be handing it to my daughter this week. I wouldn't mind reading it with her and discussing it, but I'll leave it up to her if she wants to read together or solo.

The book covers skin care, the true value of hair color and other's opinions, and so many other concerns a young girl has at this stage in her life. (You could use some of the information for your teen son, too.) The book is definitely packed with great resources. I recommend this one!

I think my favorite part is the section on being mature! Some kiddos want to be treated like grown-ups. Yet, they don't want to be responsible. The author encourages the reader to "be mature in ways that are right" for one's own age and gives examples. I love it! I hope my daughter takes the hint!

The NIV Bible translation is mostly used in this book.

***Special thanks to Pam Mettler of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.***