And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity Review

Manufacturer: Moody Publishers
Author(s): Dannah Gresh

ISBN: 0802483445 EAN: 9780802483447
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Reading Level: Young Adult

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

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'As a mother of two teenage daughters, I cannot think of any book more beautifully inspiring than And the Bride Wore White. My daughters love Dannah's insights, humor and her call for a life without regrets...I am deeply grateful for the realistic role model she is for my daughters...she has changed their lives and in doing so she has changed mine.' Tammy Maltby, author and co-host of Emmy nominated Aspiring Women.Dannah Gresh's And the Bride Wore White exposes our culture's lies about sex, and prepares young women and girls for the world's pressures. In this special edition there will be dozens of stories/personal testimonies of hurt and healing...first time salvations...confessions to parents that lead to accountability...and lots of wedding proposals, of course.

User Submitted And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity Reviews

September 14, 2008
A great book for any women at any age
A good book for fathers, mothers and daughters. Many people say that it is geared towards the mothers and the daughters, but fathers should read the book as well as they play a huge role in their daughters lives. Jessica V. Psalidas - Author Everlasting Purity

July 23, 2008
A dangerous book.
This book disgusts me and carries on the harmful tradition of teaching children that abstinence is the only option.

Dannah, and people like her, are contributing to the rise of STDs and teenage pregnancies in this nation by urging abstinence at all costs.

Here's a hint, ma'am; kids are going to have sex. It is the strongest biological drive that exists. You can either teach them how to have safe sex that minimizes the chance of pregnancy or STDs, or you can keep them ignorant. It'll be your own fault when she ends up with a kid at 15.

May 4, 2008
The bride's white gown was reserved only to the truly pure
Traditionally, the bride's white gown was reserved only to the truly pure - those who were not were supposed to wear a gown of another color. In a brand new "Celebration Edition", Dannah Gresh continues to touch the lives of hundred of thousand of young women in "And The Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity"". Written in a warm yet revealing style, Gresh talks about her own horrible experiences dealing with sinful relationships, challenges and other temptations. Giving God's advice, any Christian woman would do well to pick up "And The Bride Wore White" and it would be good addition to community library sexuality shelves.

March 23, 2008
Doesn't matter if you're 13 or 30 -- this book has something to say to YOU!
I first read this book on sexual purity as an eighth-grader. When I decided to reread it for a college class, I discovered its insights are equally valuable (if not more so!) to a twenty-year-old college student. As Dannah Gresh illustrates seven truths about sexual purity, she also shares personal stories - some celebratory, others shameful - which every adolescent female can relate to, whether she's been in a relationship or not. Gresh covers a lot in under 200 pages: she urges girls to seek healing in a close relationship with God, offers clothing advice, and explores the more-than-skin-deep definition of purity. Although Gresh's target audience appears to be teen girls, I think women in their twenties could benefit from it as well. The text is easy-to-read (always important when an author tackles such difficult subjects) and the message very moving. There are a lot of purity/love/dating books floating around, but this is my all-time favorite because of its practicality, straightforwardness, and thorough treatment of the subject matter.

January 17, 2008
This is a MUST READ
I truly admire Dannah Gresh for being Spirit led to write this book. When I first ordered this book, I did not read it right away, but when I did it was right on time. Because of the title I assumed that it was all about not having sex, and because that was not an area I struggled with I thought it would not apply to me. But this book is so powerful, and gave me so much hope of the Lord bringing me a husband one day. There were many times that I cried just reading different passages. I like that it is no just a typical black and white paperback book, but there are many colors, images, and different images from women all around the world! I even love the fact that she shares her personal love story. I reccommend this book for any woman single, divorced, widowed, whatever. This will truly bless you and get your focus back on the Lord where it should be.

January 3, 2008
Every girl please read this book!
This is an incredible book. It really opened my eyes to the lies the world tells about sex. I'm so glad I read this book, it has changed my perspective and reinforced my desire for purity. I bought this book for each of my sisters and friends this Christmas. Please read it! You'll be so glad you did!!!

October 23, 2007
Sexual Purity
I'm 14, and I read this book a while back ago. And I absolutely looove it!! I would give it 10 stars if I could!! I especially liked that they encouraged you to journal at the end of each chapter. Its a Must Read for every teen girl!!!

May 13, 2007
the best christian book you will ever read (for females, at least)
This is absolutely the best Christian book i have EVER read. It's on the topic of purity, but most importantly it helped me understand how to connect to God in real life! This is an amazing book, and i would recommend it to every woman/girl in a heartbeat.
I love the way Dannah Gresh writes; she is so friendly, funny, down to earth, and easy to relate to. In this book, she writes about how to live a pure life- purity is not something you start out with, but something you strive toward.
Don't go another day without reading this book (and when you're done, recommend it to your girlfriends)!

May 1, 2007
You'll either love it or you'll hate it
I imagine there are only two kinds of reviews here: Those who agree with this book and think that purity is important before marriage, and those who don't agree with that concept at all and think that pre-marital sex is ok. This book isn't written to people who are already bent on having sex before marriage; it's not written in a way to change your mind on that issue. If you are bound and determined that it's impossible to remain pure, then simply don't buy the book -- you won't agree with it and you won't like it. If you ARE looking to have a pure, God-centered relationship (even in the distant future), this book is a great way to start. I do agree with some other reviewers who complain that this book holds females to a standard that isn't necessarily placed on guys. But it's written to girls. And the important part is that you shouldn't be in a relationship with a guy who is pressuring you to do things you don't want to do -- you should look for a guy who has these standards or who respects the standards you have and cherishes your purity. They DO exist. And you are worth waiting for. If nothing else, this challenges you to think about what is helpful and hurtful in a relationship. Society tells us that pre-marital sex is ok, and even if it's not -- everything else leading up to it is. But there are deep emotional consequences, which society at large ignores.

This book explains how to grow in purity -- even if you've already "screwed up." It shows you why you should be striving toward it, and it gives some practical steps toward attaining it.

NOTE: this is written with the high schooler/college student in mind. In fact, I think it's important for girls that age to read it. I'm a mid-20s adult who found it helpful and insightful for that age group, but it was repeating many things I either already know or wish I'd heard a LONG time ago.

March 13, 2007
Robust Tutelary of all that Is Chaste, Beautiful, and Based in Fantasy
This book ignores the fact, proven in epidemiological study after epidemiological study, that chastity does not produce purity, as chastity is nearly impossible to achieve -- unless you are a saint. And considering the percentage of saints to actual people, well, you fill in the blanks. Instead, the futile pursuit of chastity results in: STDs, unwanted pregnancies, psychological trauma to young men and women, stunted emotional development, and, frankly, problems with grooming.

Buy this book if you want your kids to be miserable. Don't forget to keep an eagle out for her next book on the proper grooming of unicorns - it's in the bible, you know!

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