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Wrapped Up: God's Ten Gifts for Women
Wrapped Up: God’s Ten Gifts for Women offers a healthy alternative to the false messages women hear today. Each chapter focuses on a different gift a woman is meant to discover and unwrap, ultimately leading to peace and fulfillment. Cheryl draws from her extensive knowledge of Old Testament women to unveil life lessons found in the rich history of our faith, and Teresa uses her media expertise to reveal how to counter the cultural messages that inundate women today. Together, the authors provide a timeless and timely look at God’s life-giving gifts.
133 pages, Paperback
First published August 21, 2012
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September 21, 2012
I received this book from a First Reads giveaway.
First of all, this is a beautiful book. I know that you're never supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but I still do. I don't deny it. This book is gorgeous and has a very nice feel to it.
This book is very sweet. I especially liked the section on the Gift of Letting Go. I think this is a section that could benefit all women. It seems so many of us hold on to previous pain when it's unnecessary.
I also liked the section on the Gift of Your Sisters in Faith. It's so true that overall women connect the best with other women, but it seems that these days all we do as see other women as a potenial risk. As I've aged, I've become more comforable with myself and my marriage where other women no longer seem like a threat, but I wish that I'd come to this realization much sooner.
I would recommend this book to any woman.
First of all, this is a beautiful book. I know that you're never supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but I still do. I don't deny it. This book is gorgeous and has a very nice feel to it.
This book is very sweet. I especially liked the section on the Gift of Letting Go. I think this is a section that could benefit all women. It seems so many of us hold on to previous pain when it's unnecessary.
I also liked the section on the Gift of Your Sisters in Faith. It's so true that overall women connect the best with other women, but it seems that these days all we do as see other women as a potenial risk. As I've aged, I've become more comforable with myself and my marriage where other women no longer seem like a threat, but I wish that I'd come to this realization much sooner.
I would recommend this book to any woman.
August 11, 2022
Review to follow. Oh dear.
***six years or so later***
Coming back to finish this review, all I really want to say is that this was not the book for me. I appreciated the citations and some of the anecdotes and the book physically feels nice (I like a good coverfeel, sue me). Otherwise...there's a lot of scriptural exegesis in this that I don't agree with, opinions stated as fact that I don't believe in, and some things I think are actively harmful.
Disclaimer: Received this book for free through Goodreads' First Reads giveaway program.
***six years or so later***
Coming back to finish this review, all I really want to say is that this was not the book for me. I appreciated the citations and some of the anecdotes and the book physically feels nice (I like a good coverfeel, sue me). Otherwise...there's a lot of scriptural exegesis in this that I don't agree with, opinions stated as fact that I don't believe in, and some things I think are actively harmful.
Disclaimer: Received this book for free through Goodreads' First Reads giveaway program.
February 24, 2016
Meh. Too much repetition, a little fluffy. Some good points but not enough to recommend.
October 2, 2019
This spiritual book was chosen for the Women of Prayer and Spirit prayer group at St. Mary's. The first 2-3 chapters didn't really speak to most of us; we all thought the later chapters were better. That notwithstanding, I still wouldn't recommend it.
October 11, 2021
so these 3 stars are for Cheryl Dickow, the co-author. Teresa Tomeo I found aggressive and certainly not Christian like...
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August 6, 2013I really enjoyed reading this book. I will be facilitating a book study in Oct for the Women's Biblical Ministry and this is the book I choose.
It has touched on so many areas of my life which I believe all of us sister's in Christ have experienced in some way in our life's journey.
God's Love - a perfect example of unconditional love
God's Forgiveness - the healing power of forgiveness a way to a healthy life
Allowing God to be God - trusting that He knows what is best and letting Him take charge of everything
Gift of a joyful attitude - offering up your day will bring joy to you and others
Gift of suffering - giving a purpose to our suffering and owning it.
Gift of Letting Go - trusting that God has control and that things work out for the best
Sacramental Life -
Gift of Sister's in Christ - we are all connected because we are created in the likeness of God
Gift of setting Priorities - knowing what comes first in our lives and keeping priorities straight
The Gift of you - knowing that you are the best thing that God has created and that you are wonderful in His site and He created you for His joy and wants only the best for you and your life.
You do have a purpose . Listen and hear where he wants you to be.
It has touched on so many areas of my life which I believe all of us sister's in Christ have experienced in some way in our life's journey.
God's Love - a perfect example of unconditional love
God's Forgiveness - the healing power of forgiveness a way to a healthy life
Allowing God to be God - trusting that He knows what is best and letting Him take charge of everything
Gift of a joyful attitude - offering up your day will bring joy to you and others
Gift of suffering - giving a purpose to our suffering and owning it.
Gift of Letting Go - trusting that God has control and that things work out for the best
Sacramental Life -
Gift of Sister's in Christ - we are all connected because we are created in the likeness of God
Gift of setting Priorities - knowing what comes first in our lives and keeping priorities straight
The Gift of you - knowing that you are the best thing that God has created and that you are wonderful in His site and He created you for His joy and wants only the best for you and your life.
You do have a purpose . Listen and hear where he wants you to be.
February 28, 2013
Light reading.
March 26, 2013
I WON THIS BOOK ON GOODREADS. I THINK THAT THIS BOOK HAS A LOT TO OFFER A WOMAN THAT IS SEARCHING FOR ANSWERES. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS BOOK FOR THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING ANSWERS.
April 7, 2014
I read this for a book club at church and enjoyed our discussions. The book itself was okay. There was a companion journal that we all wrote in that was nice to stimulate our thoughts.
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