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Crushed( Why Guys Don't Have to Make or Break You)[CRUSHED][Paperback]
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First published May 16, 2014
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May 16, 2015
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I read this before giving it to my 12 year old daughter to read. I was surprised by how much I liked it. I kept wondering if I would have made the mistakes I did in love and dating if I'd known these things as a teenaged girl. The books format is great, ending each chapter with questions to think about, and making it easy to have a dialogue with your girl on different topics. I will say that Part 2 of the book dives more deeply into the physical realms of relationships, so make sure she's ready to read it alone or go through it with her, which is what I'm doing.
I read this before giving it to my 12 year old daughter to read. I was surprised by how much I liked it. I kept wondering if I would have made the mistakes I did in love and dating if I'd known these things as a teenaged girl. The books format is great, ending each chapter with questions to think about, and making it easy to have a dialogue with your girl on different topics. I will say that Part 2 of the book dives more deeply into the physical realms of relationships, so make sure she's ready to read it alone or go through it with her, which is what I'm doing.
December 11, 2021
A great book that I think every girl 12-20 should read. As a girl that was boy-crazy all through ages 9-12 this book reminded me of how damaging relationships if God is not the center. There were a lot of good points that I won’t name right now because you need to read the book. A warning for parents: the second part of the book gets into the more physical side of romance and while the author doesn’t go into too much detail, moms might want to work through this book with their daughters.
A warning for boys: don’t read this book. It’s meant for girls only. I’m not being sexist but honestly boys shouldn’t read this book.
If I had to take one thing away from this book it was to treat the young men in your life as brothers. If you are their’sister’ you can show them how girls should be treated. This is a great idea but Jessie says much better than I do and she has much better jokes…so…GO READ!
A warning for boys: don’t read this book. It’s meant for girls only. I’m not being sexist but honestly boys shouldn’t read this book.
If I had to take one thing away from this book it was to treat the young men in your life as brothers. If you are their’sister’ you can show them how girls should be treated. This is a great idea but Jessie says much better than I do and she has much better jokes…so…GO READ!
October 17, 2022
Why was this book even written? Oh yeah, to continue the shame cycle for little girls just like me.
August 9, 2024
I read this with a Bible study group, and even though I’m in a relationship, it was very helpful! The stories and personal details Jessie includes made each chapter easy to read. At some points it did feel a little young to me, like it was targeted more toward a younger audience, but that didn’t bother me too much. I really wish I could have had this book back in high school!
September 17, 2021
honestly one of the best books i’ve ever read. it made me completely rethink my male relationships and friendships, and biblically showed me that my worth is so much more than a guy in my life. must read
October 22, 2014
First I must say that I won this book from the Goodreads First reads program. I am not required to write this review but I am nevertheless.
I believe this book is a must read for every teenage girl, especially those with Christian foundations. This gives much wonderful advice and information backed up with Bible passages for reinforcement of God's hope for all single women but is much directed toward the teenager who has yet become involved in a male/female relationship. I feel the author truly laid it out there with much truth and honesty and offers great information, possibly saving the young girls from making some regrettable mistakes. And for those girls who have already made those mistakes, Ms Minassian informs them that God is offering His forgiveness and allow them to start over. She also offers support for those girls who have or are suffering from being "Crushed".
I highly recommend this book for teenage girls and young single female adults. I would love to see it used in church youth groups as Ms. Minassian post questions at the end of each chapter.
I believe this book is a must read for every teenage girl, especially those with Christian foundations. This gives much wonderful advice and information backed up with Bible passages for reinforcement of God's hope for all single women but is much directed toward the teenager who has yet become involved in a male/female relationship. I feel the author truly laid it out there with much truth and honesty and offers great information, possibly saving the young girls from making some regrettable mistakes. And for those girls who have already made those mistakes, Ms Minassian informs them that God is offering His forgiveness and allow them to start over. She also offers support for those girls who have or are suffering from being "Crushed".
I highly recommend this book for teenage girls and young single female adults. I would love to see it used in church youth groups as Ms. Minassian post questions at the end of each chapter.
August 25, 2019
This book is so encouraging and thought provoking! I highly recommend it! This book will inspire you to rethink how you are living your life. Is it surrounded by boys or by God? Get to know yourself through the "Me Quiz" and dig deep into God's Word.
Genre : Christian - encouragement - teen girls/college girls - Religious Life - Humor
My rating: 5 Stars!
Language: Clean!
Age Range: 14+
Content: There is a chapter that does talk about maintaining physical purity and about what all that entails, that is why I recommend this for 14 years on up. It is also strictly for girls.
Genre : Christian - encouragement - teen girls/college girls - Religious Life - Humor
My rating: 5 Stars!
Language: Clean!
Age Range: 14+
Content: There is a chapter that does talk about maintaining physical purity and about what all that entails, that is why I recommend this for 14 years on up. It is also strictly for girls.
February 29, 2016
I think this is a great book for young women to read. I recommended this to our youth group as a book for them to study. I think it has really important advice on how to deal with relationships and how to be strong on your own (with God). The book was well written and easy to follow and had good conversation topics and questions throughout.
I received this book for free as a part of the Goodread's First Reads program.
I received this book for free as a part of the Goodread's First Reads program.
March 1, 2016
Read it
This is s good, book for when you've just been heartbroken and know full well that you need to change the way you're dating. I've learned so much about myself this first read through and I know i will learn more when I pick up the first chapter again later today or tomorrow to actually work through the exorcizes. If you're single and pure, or single and heartbroken physically and emotionally this is the book for you.
This is s good, book for when you've just been heartbroken and know full well that you need to change the way you're dating. I've learned so much about myself this first read through and I know i will learn more when I pick up the first chapter again later today or tomorrow to actually work through the exorcizes. If you're single and pure, or single and heartbroken physically and emotionally this is the book for you.
December 23, 2014
Probably a very valuable read if you are a young Christian woman, who practices her faith.
I'm the wrong audience for this book, but I wanted to read it, hoping that a non-religious person could also benefit from this book. That's not really the case, but for the right audience, this book will be a wonderful resource and very valuable, as evidenced by all the other reviews.
I'm the wrong audience for this book, but I wanted to read it, hoping that a non-religious person could also benefit from this book. That's not really the case, but for the right audience, this book will be a wonderful resource and very valuable, as evidenced by all the other reviews.
March 13, 2016
Great book. Practical advice with lots of anecdotal illustrations and deep questions at the end of each chapter to help you be reflective and honest. Whether you're a teenager or in your 30's, like me, you can gain a lot from this book. I especially enjoyed the chapter on contentment. Did this as a study with teen girls and it went well.
March 26, 2020
Great book for teen girls.
I’m not a fan of calling God “daddy” like she does so that’s super annoying but over all is a great book for girls to understand dating.
I’m not a fan of calling God “daddy” like she does so that’s super annoying but over all is a great book for girls to understand dating.
April 29, 2016
Awesome resource!!
April 4, 2017
This book was really, really good. It really helped solidify things and I really did feel that someone was sitting next to me giving practical and loving advice as I read it. I enjoyed the discussion questions, I'm actually not done with going through all of those yet! I love that this whole book was saturated with God's truth. I highlighted and underlined a lot throughout! It really makes you think objectively and takes the blinders off of many topics in relation to guys that so many of us (myself included) can close our eyes to. I'd recommend everyone to read this. :) I really was glad I bought it.
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