The Princess Guide: Faith Lessons from Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty

by Jennessa Terraccino, Teresa Tomeo (Foreword)

The Princess Guide uses fairy tales—specifically the stories of three  princesses (Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty)—to inspire young women to dignity, femininity, and fervent faith. With a timeless yet relevant voice, it explores  issues important  to  women  today. Scenes from the fairy tales are the backdrop for a new way to look at beauty, vocation, sexuality and chastity, modesty in fashion, and friendship. Personal stories and passages from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church help you discover the princess within.

Genres: Fairy Tales, Catholic

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2015

About the author

Jennessa is a passionate servant of Jesus, a dynamic speaker, editor of "Road Signs for Catholic Teens" (Our Sunday Visitor, 2019) and author of "The Princess Guide: Faith Lessons from Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty" (Servant Books, 2015). Jennessa earned a MA in Theological Studies from the Christendom Gradate School. She also holds a certificate in Youth Ministry (accredited by Franciscan University). Jennessa spent a number of years serving teens in the Arlington Diocese as a volunteer and Coordinator of Youth Ministry. She has made appearances on EWTN, CatholicTV, radio, podcasts, online conferences, and has been featured in National Catholic Register. Currently, she resides in New England with her husband and children. Find out more at www.femmeorfaux.com.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really did enjoy this book, though at first I wasn't sure I would. I spent about half the book thinking, "I'm just NOT the target market," but then, as I was sharing about it with a good friend, I realized that, in fact, I AM. Because though this book would be perfect for young women to read (from about 8th grade up, I'd say), it's also a book that moms and aunts and women with young women in their life can and should read.

The premise of the book is taking faith lessons from the three major Disney princesses: Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. I must say, I didn't see all the connections coming (A for creativity and cleverness for the author).

Overall, an enjoyable read. I recommend it.

[Angelina Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I definitely encourage all Christian girls to read this. It's a great book to have. My mother gave it to me and I think that it's a fabulous gift for all mothers to get their daughters.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think for the most part (if not entirely) there was nothing objectionable... it just wasn't what I was looking for at all. It seemed more like an excuse to talk about advice for living out virtues. Which there's a place for, but the whole "we're all princesses" thing seems a little childish. I LOVE fairy tales, but this seemed to dumb them - and the faith - down, and make it into something unreal and sickly sweet. (Also it focused on the Disney fairy tales, which I wasn't anticipating and didn't appreciate very much.)