Book Review: Feminine Appeal

We have been on a good reading run - each book I have picked up to read has been excellent, but even among that great selection of books

Feminine Appeal, Expanded Edition Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother

stood out as an exceptional read.

I was not raised in a strong Christian family, a Christian family yes, but not one that taught me how to be a godly wife to a godly man (even though my mom was an excellent example). And to be honest, I was not really paying that much attention, so Mom could have tried to teach me all this and I just missed it.

However, I have longed for a godly older woman to talk to, to ask these questions of, and have not found that, but this book filled an excellent gap for me, and answered questions I did not even know I have.

It has caused me to look at my marriage, my little sweet family, and my role as wife, mother, and homemaker completely differently. It confirmed in my heart that this is indeed what the Lord is calling me to, what He has gifted me for, and that has given me a peace at a time when our lives are in some tumult.

I would like to select one chapter and tell you that it is THE chapter in the book for me, but I cannot, because the all spoke to me in volumes, the chapters are:

1. Transformed by Titus 2
2. The Delight of Loving My Husband
3. The Blessing of Loving my Children
4. The Safety of Self-Control
5. The Pleasure of Purity
6. The Honor of Working at Home
7. The Reward of Kindness
8. The Beauty of Submission
9. Margaret's Story.

Each chapter had a very special lesson for me. And the list provides an excellent summary of the book, but it is so much more.

This is definitely a book I am planning on reading again very soon.

5 Pears - a book that made me think I needed a higher rating system!

5 Pears - Fabulous! Too good for words! What do you mean you haven't read this one yet! Go, immediately, and get a copy! This book must be in your library! I would lend you mind, but I cannot part with it! Besides, I think I will start rereading it tonight!

4 Pears - Excellent - I loved this book, definitely worth picking up or borrowing from a friend or getting from a library - a must read!

3 Pears - Good - I liked it, it would be a good book to get from your library or to borrow from a friend, probably not one to invest precious book money in though.

2 Pears - Not bad - it would be okay if I were stranded in an airport or on a deserted island and this was all I could find to read.

1 Pear - Awful! Do not waste your time or money on this one! How did this get published?