The Beauty Book

I have to admit, the cover of The Lily Series book, The Beauty Book, was what made me really want to read this book and then pass it on to my younger cousin. I have red hair and my family members all have red hair, so I thought this book would be the perfect gift for my middle-school aged cousin. I am so happy I selected the book by Nancy Rue for review. The book is formatted as a Question and Answer, and it asks questions about skincare, shaving, clothing, braces, nail polish, and many other topics that are of interested to tween-aged girls. There are also quizzes, the Lily pad where you can fill in certain questions, and the “talking to God about it” section.

I think this book will be great for girls in Middle School, as it talks about topics all girls worry about, and it does it in a Godly manner. There are also cute little drawings, and as I mentioned before, I love the cover art. J I think the tips contained in this book will help with things from clothing selection to steps on how to do a manicure and pedicure.

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From Blaw to Awe

I recently read From Blah to Awe: Shaking Up a Boring Faith written by Jenna Lucado Bishop. I was very excited to have the oppotrunity to read this book, and I was not at all disappointed with this book. The book was divided into two separate sections which consist of Why Do I get Bored with God and Does God Get Bored with Me? Throughout the book there were real life stories which showed examples and personal experiences.

This book was written in a way that I found very relatable. Sometimes books seem to talk down to teenagers, but I felt this book seemed more like a friend talking to me than someone just telling me what to do and what to think. Also, I liked the journal portion and questions, as they really made me think more about what I was reading. I think this book would be the perfect read for a small group of friends who want to get stronger in their faith.

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