Author: Jeffrey R. Holland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629725239
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Lauren Shields
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807093939
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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A young feminist finds herself questioning why “hotness” has become necessary for female empowerment—and looks for alternatives. Looking good feels good. But in a society where looking good is posited as being strong, while negotiating for better pay is statistically proven to damage our careers, is it fair to say that wicked eyeliner, weekly blowouts, and a polished Instagram feed are the keys to our liberation? If so—if “hot” really is a good enough synonym for “empowered”—why do so many of us feel, deep in our bones, that the sexy-as-strong model is a distraction? Is “pretty” still the closest to power women can get? Why is looking fierce an acceptable substitute for living in a world where women are safe? Inspired in seminary by American Muslimahs who wear the hijab for feminist reasons, Lauren Shields took off what she calls the Beauty Suit—the “done” hair, the tasteful and carefully applied makeup, the tight clothes and foot-binding shoes—for nine months. She’d really only wanted to do an experiment. Instead, her life—especially her views on what constitutes “liberation”—changed forever. Rooted in feminist theory and religious history, and guided by a snappy personal narrative, The Beauty Suit unpacks modern American womanhood: a landscape where the female body is still so often the battleground for male ideals, and where we struggle with our rights as human beings to define and exercise our freedom.

Author: Regina Franklin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781572931749
Category : Beauty, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Straight but sensitive talk to young women about modesty, beauty, self-image, and who God created them to be.

Author: Kylie Bisutti
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414385854
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 302

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In December 2011, 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel Kylie Bisutti stunned the fashion industry when she chose faith over fame and fortune and made the switch from supermodel to role model. In I’m No Angel, Kylie shares her story—from her early years as she struggled to make it big in the cutthroat world of modeling, to her “big break” winning the Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel competition, to the disillusionment and spiritual warfare that followed. After finally realizing that she could no longer reconcile her career with her Christian beliefs, she surrendered her life to God and dedicated her life to preaching a message of modesty and inner beauty. Along the way, Kylie talks about her personal struggles with inadequacy, low self-esteem, and her near-constant quest for approval in a world where you can never be thin enough, pretty enough, or sexy enough. She helps readers understand that true beauty lies within and that real fulfillment comes from knowing, loving, and serving Christ.

Author: Bethel Grove
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781714534319
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Is modesty all about the clothes we wear? What if I told you that modesty is about more than clothes and that there is a way to find freedom by embracing it? We usually don't associate modesty with the word "freedom". This is because Hollywood and popular culture continually try to convince us that pursuing worldly beauty and success are essential factors to our acceptance and worth. But when we choose to discern the truth from God's Word instead of the world around us, we quickly find out that pursuing the ideals behind their beauty standards will leave us empty and unsatisfied. Through God's Word, we discover that modesty isn't an out of date list of rules we have to keep; it's an attitude and a lifestyle of humility, self-control, gratitude, and grace. When you choose to embrace the reasons the Scriptures give us for living a modest life, they will not only change the way you want to dress, but they will change the way you see yourself. Then you will not only learn to dress with humble confidence, but you will also discover within yourself a beauty that will never fade away. With an appendix for men and links to resources online, this isn't like any book you've read before. Instead, it's an invitation to a journey through the beauty and power that modesty has to offer anyone willing to embrace it.

Author: P. Mignon Hinds
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 9780609603659
Category : African-American women
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Read by more than seven-and-a-half million women, 'Essence' has long been the magazine of choice for black women around the world. Its readers are extraordinary loyal, and its editor in chief, Susan L Taylor, who has written an Introduction to this book, has become a household name. Now in 'Total Makeover' 'Essence' presents the first-ever fully illustrated guide to inner and outer beauty for women of colour. Includes 200 full-colour photographs.

Author: Nancy N. Rue
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 140031948X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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Uses a question and answer format to explain to girls what puberty will be like and how they can use their faith in God to get through such a difficult time.

Author: Carolyn Mahaney
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433540371
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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What is true beauty? Whether it’s age-defying makeup or the latest diet fad, our culture continually tells women that beauty consists of flawless skin and a supermodel figure. In True Beauty, Carolyn Mahaney and her daughter Nicole Whitacre direct us to the truth of God’s Word, where we encounter an entirely different—and refreshingly liberating—standard of beauty. Offering a path to freedom from the false idols that society, the Devil, and our sinful hearts so often create, this encouraging book will help you exchange the temporary glamour of pop culture for the unfading beauty of godliness. Includes a discussion guide.

Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ISBN: 1465107665
Category : Mormon Church
Languages : en
Pages : 62

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OUR DEAR YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN, we have great confidence in you. You are beloved sons and daughters of God and He is mindful of you. You have come to earth at a time of great opportunities and also of great challenges. The standards in this booklet will help you with the important choices you are making now and will yet make in the future. We promise that as you keep the covenants you have made and these standards, you will be blessed with the companionship of the Holy Ghost, your faith and testimony will grow stronger, and you will enjoy increasing happiness.

Author: Teresa Tomeo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981885452
Category : Catholic youth
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The fourth title of the popular "All Things Girl" book series is all about being modern and yet modest! See why parents and kids alike love the series that weaves the simple truths of JPII's Theology of the Body and Feminine Genius throughout. "What a refreshing book for today's Christian girl! "Modern and Modest" does not just show a girl how to dress and act like royalty, it lifts her up from the inside out. It's a beautiful mix of fashion and beauty for girls with heavenly designs. The authors understand a girl's heart and lead her through the basics of the fashion world. Everything from make-up to clothes, perfume, speech and style are presented in a girly yet Godly way. I love the "All Things Girl" series! What a God-send." Patti Maguire-Armstrong best selling Catholic author of "Catholic Truths for Our Children." To learn how to arrange a mother-daughter event based upon the ground-breaking series, visit www.BezalelBooks.com or www.RunwaytoReality.org