Mentiras atractivas

by Jennifer Strickland

Es una historia real dirigida a mujeres, madres y jo?venes, ayudandolas a verse a trave's del espejo de Dios. Describe la desesperacio?n que las mujeres, jo?venes y nin?as experimentan cuando permiten que el mundo sea quien las defina.

Genres: Spirituality

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

About the author

Jennifer Strickland is a blessed wife, grateful mother of three, gifted speaker, and former professional model. She once appeared in Glamour and Vogue and walked the runways of Europe, but since leaving the modeling industry she has devoted her life to restoring the beauty and value of women.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jennifer Strickland is a former runway and magazine cover model. Beautiful Lies uses those experiences to uncover the dark, typically unseen truth of that life - anorexia, sexual exploitation, drugs, body shaming, and dehumanizing. For every lie the "beauty" industry sells, Strickland counters with the truth from the bible - who a girl/woman truly is in the eyes of God.

This is not a tell-all. There is nothing graphic and very few names are mentioned. Instead, the author mostly focuses on how being in that world made her feel, the impact it made on her physically and emotionally, and the struggles she faced even years later. She describes the freedom and acceptance she felt after becoming a Christian and leaving modeling.

Beautiful Lies is a good book with a great message. It lacks a little in the execution - it's repetitive in several places and vague in others. She uses characters from the bible to make a point, putting words in their mouths that, at times, are a stretch from what the bible reveals about that person.

The book is a good reminder of the lies our society sells. It is a good read for any woman, and especially for mothers of daughters.

[Jen Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

One if the best books I've read all year.

[Deanna Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ I loved the message of the book and doing it as a book study but a tad repetitive! Still so many takeaways that I can apply to myself and use to guide my children.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

It didn't take long to comprehend once I got into this book that the writer really knew what she was talking about. Lies, and living your life based on them, is something she can write about! We quickly pick up that Jennifer Strickland has experienced what she is writing about. Is there anything more reassuring when reading about such a sensitive subject than knowing that the author has been down that very road? I found it uplifting and comforting to have someone who's been through such hardships, now being capable of total abandonment of her past. Liberated because of God and now serving God! Which is one reason her book is probably such a great comfort and brings us to the feet of Christ. It gives us hope that all is possible...by the power of Jesus Christ.

One thing that I definitely loved of Strickland is that she constantly brings us back to God, his Word and the importance of finding our worth and identity in Him alone. What a contrast with this world that tries to fill our minds with lies! I loved and applauded this of her. As Strickland clearly explains, we desperately need to find our true identity in Christ alone.

We are obsessed with body image, self love, sexual freedom, our worth in what others say of us, anorexia, binges, over exercising, glamour, modeling and fashion. These are just a few subjects she writes about and how the culture feeds us lies that we so eagerly bite into. She on the other hand, counter attacks these powerfully lies with the truths of the Word of God.

I especially loved this quote at the very start -" Lies can be pretty but the truth is Beautiful. As hard as it is to look it square in the eye, truth does free us."

Bull’s eye! It is a great way to start. No fuss, straight to the point. Strickland goes to the heart of things and doesn't mince words. Yet, it is always with the love and truth of the Lord. All this, considering she has suffered firsthand and still has the scares today. Yes, God heals. Yet, as we know, we must live with the consequences from our choices.

After my reading of this book, I was deeply encouraged, moved to reach out and be more engaged in the life of younger women. The younger generation needs to be supported by woman who desire to live Titus 2:3-5. Who will pour out these godly truths in the lives of the ones who so profoundly need to hear them and see them lived out?

I couldn't recommend this book enough for all generations of Christian women! We all need it. Whether it is as a reminder of these lies or simply to be inspired to be the spiritual mother of a young lady in need, I recommend this book.

* I have received a free copy of the book “Beautiful lies” by Harvest House Publishers. However I am under no obligation to write a positive review. These are entirely my own personal opinions and thoughts expressed according to my own discernment.

Ann L Beaulieu

[Lexi Becker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. Every teenage girl should read this book(age 15 & up). This book is easy to relate too and helps you discover new things about yourself and the world around you in regards to what is really important. It gives a very accurate interpretation of the pressures that the world gives young girls to strive for aesthetically, then gives the comforting and hopeful reassure of what God says. Hands down one of the best books I have ever read in my life.

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This message is so so needed. Jennifer Strickland is a really good writer. Her descriptions are perfect. Some of this I skimmed but I liked her testimony.