Uncompromising: A Heart Claimed By a Radical Love [Paperback]

Hannah Farver (Author), Brett Harris (Foreword)

Book Description

Release date: April 15, 2011

Ask any girl on the street what womanhood is about, and you'll get a blank stare in return. No one knows. Young women are devoid of vision beyond popularity, material wealth, a cute boyfriend or a dream career. Even in Christian circles, significant questions are often left unanswered: What's the point of purity? Modesty? Femininity? What's biblical womanhood?  Most of all, girls wonder at the longing in their souls for something greater.

Uncompromising:  A Heart Claimed By a Radical Love cuts straight to the heart of young womanhood. Rather than setting up rules, it pulls at the desire in every woman's heart to live a life of purpose, fully surrendered to His radical love.  Written in an edgy teen voice, Uncompromising is a collection of "field notes" from the author's own search for answers...and the story of how she stumbled upon the one Cause worth dying for.  Contains study questions for group or individual use. 

Editorial Reviews

Review

Girls today need a clear vision of biblical, beautiful womanhood. ...Hannah provides just that" .- Alex and Brett Harris, bestselling authors of Do Hard Things and Start Here

"With insight, wit and grace, Farver discusses some popular causes that seek to captivate the heart of today's young woman.." - Mary A. Kassian, speaker, author of Girls Gone Wise and Professor at Southern Seminary

"Hooray! I hope every teen or mothers of teens will pick up a copy. The future is now!" - Heather Arnel Paulsen, author of Emotional Purity

"Uncompromising should be a must read book for every young girl!" - Shannon Stewart Ratliff, model and runner-up on America's Next Top Model

About the Author

HANNAH FARVER is a college student, writer, website blogger, speech and debate coach, and she has even been interviewed on ABC. She also embarked on a national conference tour for young women. Like most people her age she doesn't know exactly what the future holds, but for now she is planning on a career in media-and more writing, of course. She lives outside Dallas, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (April 15, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802411673
• ISBN-13: 978-0802411679
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.7 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hannah Farver is a girl. She's also a college student, writer, and blogger. She's been interviewed on ABC, and sometimes her writing shows up in places like The Christian Post and WORLD magazine online. She's also embarked on a national conference tour for young women.

Like most people her age she doesn't know exactly what the future holds, but for now she is planning on a career in media--and more writing, of course. (She plans on a novel next.)

A native of Dallas, Texas, Hannah attends Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia.

Twitter: www.twitter.com/hannahfarver
Website and blog: www.hannahfarver.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read! May 2, 2011

By Elkanah

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We recently received our copy of Hannah Farver's book, "Uncompromising: A Heart Claimed by a Radical Love". At lunch a couple of days ago, I picked it up and began reading. I did not want to put it down. Hannah has the gift of knowing her audience - probably because she is writing to young women like herself. Hannah strikes at the core of every young woman's heart. She understands the struggles, fears, intimidations, and also the joys of being a young woman during this time period. She candidly shares her own struggles of feeling beautiful, loved, and accepted in this world where young women are constantly bombarded with pressure to conform to a certain, unrealistic standard. Hannah has found, and is still finding, that true worth and beauty have already been attained through the One who created all of us. To Him she points her audience.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with great message! May 19, 2011

By Leanna

Format:Paperback

As soon as I got my hands on a copy of "Uncompromising: A Heart Claimed by Radical Love" by Hannah Farver, I didn't want to put it down! In fact, I read ľ of it in one day and finished it the next. I highly recommend this book for teen girls/young ladies...or older ones, too!

The point of her book is so much more than a modesty check, rather it's a heart check. She lays forth the gospel unashamedly, which should either leave you converted or convicted! Through Christ, we learn the true, untarnished definition of love and beauty.

She starts out by addressing the many "causes" in our life that we often attach ourselves to, and why our purpose really should be to live passionately for the Cause--the Cause of Christ. His love radically changes us, so we should show a life of radical outward change. I love how the focus was not herself, nor was it her readers--it was Christ. We shouldn't define ourselves (or beauty) based on what the culture says, or what our friends say, or what our feelings tell us, but rather by God's standard. True beauty can only be found in Christ. True love can only be found in Christ. True purity, modesty, friendship, you name it, can only be found in Christ.

"Occupations, husbands, children--all these are accessories to life. God is life itself." (Uncompromising, pg 156)

She closes her book with a challenge to be a heart claimed by a radical love. Live passionately for the Cause. Let it change you from the inside out today, and tomorrow, and every day after.

And don't let it just be an emotional passion that will pass, but rather practical, godly, day-to-day living. Seek godly friendships; get involved with your family; desire mentorship from your mom and/or other godly women; respect guys through your behavior and dress; ultimately, live for Christ.

"The more I see who Jesus is, the more I glimpse the wise womanhood He's called us to, the more I see how the whole story of history revolves around Him--the more I realize how ridiculous it is to allow any inch of my life to escape His dominion." (Uncompromising, pg 229)

Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from Moody Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Uncompromising: A Heart Claimed by a Radical Love May 6, 2011

By Missy

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In a day and age when so many young people seem lost, uncharted, what a joy to see a young lady who has found the meaning of life and is able to share that truth with her own generation. I couldn't help thinking about all the young ladies that I wanted to share this book with as I read Uncompromising, A Heart Claimed by a Radical Love by Hannah Farver. So many times while reading this book I was taken back to my own teen years and the insecurities and struggles that accompanied those days. I remember the few who were able to speak clearly and effectively into my life. I will always be grateful for their love and care for me. I believe Hannah will have that same privilege as her words are shared through the pages of this book. This is a "where the rubber meets the road" kind of book: practical advice, transparent sharing, and the guts to pull back the curtain and expose the myths of a culture that has lost touch with the Truth. "She made a conscious choice to trust in God, to take His word as truth, to see opportunity and to wear His praises publicly on her lips." I believe this quote sums up who Hannah is and what she has accomplished in the pages of this book.