The True Measure of a Woman: You Are More Than What You See

by Lisa Bevere

A woman often measures herself and her own worth according to the standards set by others around her. Her self-esteem rises and falls with the whims of popular opinion as she allows other people to control how she thinks about herself. This often results in depression and other mental and physical problems.

Genres: Christian, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Christian Living, Womens

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Lisa Bevere is a Christian author of the books Lioness Arising, Nurture, Fight Like a Girl, Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry, Out of Control and Loving It! Be Angry but Don't Blow It! The True Measure of a Woman, and You Are Not What You Weigh.
In addition to speaking at national and international conferences, she is a frequent guest on Christian television and radio shows. Lisa is also the cohost of the weekly television program The Messenger, which broadcasts to 214 nations. She and her husband, John Bevere, also a best-selling author, make their home in Colorado with their four sons Addison, Austin, Alec, and Arden.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good ministry from her personal experience.

[Christa Eker · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Miriam · Rating 1 out of 5]

She uses maternity clothes as a metaphor as if every woman reading the book must have been a mother already which I think is shortsighted to be honest and potentially hurtful for some women reading this book if they’ve struggled with infertility for instance or haven’t been able to have kids yet for other reasons but want to do so.

She asks the reader to compare in another part of the book how they thought 10 years ago to how they thought 25 years ago and claims this applies for anyone over 30 which means she thinks a 30 year old can reasonably be expected to assess at 30 how they thought about life at 5 years old which I think is a ridiculous suggestion.

She also asks in another part of the book why the reader isn’t convinced God will do for them what He does for other people which is a big assumption to make about the reader just because the reader picked up this book. That may not be true about the reader at all and is pretty insulting to be honest as it seems to imply a lack of faith on the reader’s part. She goes on to ask why the reader feels this way forcing the reader to look for reasons which may not even exist if this isn’t true for that reader because she’s not first taken steps to establish with the reader as far as I can tell if it even applies for the reader (but I did skim the book rather than read the whole thing so it is possible I missed something there I admit!)

Overall I wasn’t impressed and wouldn’t recommend this book.

[Hirwa Pandit · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Find someone with whom you can form an accountability relationship. That person could be a long time friend, a sister, a mother or a mentor, but be sure that it is someone who is either at your level spiritually and emotionally or more mature than you. She should be someone who is not intimidated to be honest with you when you need to hear the truth, and vice versa. The Scripture say, "Wounds of a friend can be trusted, but an anemy multiplies kisses." (Prov. 27:6)"

[Adriana · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was quite disappointed in this book. I found Lisa Bevere quite full of herself, thinking that she has words and ideas that no one else has ever thought or been able to impart to another. When she would include Bible passages, while they were quite applicable, she would reiterate them in her explanation by simply restating them- often in the same words as the Bible passage itself! That all said, there were a few great insights that I'll hang onto. Will not reread.

[Jeannie Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enlightening

This book was very enlightening and really made me rethink of the things that I thought was important? I know that they hold absolutely no importance at all in helping me to become the True Measure of a Woman.

[Ailyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some good tidbits of information but some parts made it seem like if you followed all the steps she outlined, everything would be okay. Some of the reflection questions at the end of chapters were really good and others were not very helpful.

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another very dated book. Some of the scenarios (like her husband wanting to buy her a fur!) were really laughable in 2024. Iffy sections about weight and weight loss. Otherwise some okay information if you can stop laughing to get to it.

[Valiree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith, Love, and Fear...strands that can’t be broken.
Inspiring book to be a better woman of God, better wife, and mother.

[Ann-maree · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's time for every woman to discover her eternal value!
Best-selling author Lisa Bevere unveils the truth of God’s Word and exposes the subtle influences and blatant lies that have held women captive for years. This re-released book deals with two basic questions: How do women fit in or relate to the world around them, and what is the measuring stick of their worth? Women must let go of the past, stop comparing themselves to others, forget the material things, and start embracing God’s plan for their life. This is good, pleasing to Him, and perfect! With the truths of this book in place, every Christian woman can remove the veil, find new freedom, and claim God as the Lord of her future!

[Julie Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing. It guides us on a journey to see what our value or worth is in life. It takes scriptures, others personal experiences, and ask questions that will keep you realizing your true worth and love is based on Gods love for us. You will read and reread this. You will highlight and take notes. It's a life changer!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read.

[Anna Guidry]

Is reading now.

[Nike · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually liked this, made me think about myself ...

[Trinity · Rating 5 out of 5]

so special and uplifting. A great read for any woman!

[Rachel Neuenschwander · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book and speaks to areas that I need healing in. It has encouraged me to seek God more and to go deeper in my relationship with Him.