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Covered Glory: The Face of Honor and Shame in the Muslim World
Sharing Our Stories Heals Our Shame
How often do you believe the lie that you are not valued? You are rejected? You are bad? Now, imagine living in a culture where those lies don’t simply crush your self-esteem, they can cause you to be cast out of your family and destroy your life entirely.
In Covered Glory, you will meet Muslim women living in a culture with an honor-shame worldview that perpetuates their shame. As you discover how these women find freedom when they uncover their true identity, you will find that shame affects each one of us. Learn that while…
shame tells us we are unworthy, truth tells us we were made to be loved
shame tells us we are nobody, Jesus tells us, “You are somebody to me”
shame tells us we are broken, God’s Word tells us healing comes from him
When you are able to look past your differences and realize your challenges and dreams are the same as your Muslim neighbor—and so is your need for a Savior—you will be able to share the love of Jesus more openly and authentically than ever before.
How often do you believe the lie that you are not valued? You are rejected? You are bad? Now, imagine living in a culture where those lies don’t simply crush your self-esteem, they can cause you to be cast out of your family and destroy your life entirely.
In Covered Glory, you will meet Muslim women living in a culture with an honor-shame worldview that perpetuates their shame. As you discover how these women find freedom when they uncover their true identity, you will find that shame affects each one of us. Learn that while…
shame tells us we are unworthy, truth tells us we were made to be loved
shame tells us we are nobody, Jesus tells us, “You are somebody to me”
shame tells us we are broken, God’s Word tells us healing comes from him
When you are able to look past your differences and realize your challenges and dreams are the same as your Muslim neighbor—and so is your need for a Savior—you will be able to share the love of Jesus more openly and authentically than ever before.
224 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2019
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About the author
Audrey Frank
1 book9 followersAudrey Frank is an author, speaker, and storyteller. The stories she shares are brave and true. They give voice to those whose words are silenced by shame, the hard things in life that don’t make sense, and the losses that leave us wondering if we will survive.
Audrey and her family have spent over twenty years living and working among Muslim cultures and various world views, and she has found that God’s story of redemption spans every geography and culture. He is the God of Instead, giving honor instead of shame, gladness instead of mourning, hope instead of despair. Audrey holds a BS in communication disorders, an MA in Speech-Language Pathology, and a BA in Biblical and Intercultural Studies. However, her greatest credential is that she is known and loved by the One who made her.
You can also find Audrey at www.audreyfrank.com, as well as on Twitter (@audreycfrank) and Facebook.
Audrey and her family have spent over twenty years living and working among Muslim cultures and various world views, and she has found that God’s story of redemption spans every geography and culture. He is the God of Instead, giving honor instead of shame, gladness instead of mourning, hope instead of despair. Audrey holds a BS in communication disorders, an MA in Speech-Language Pathology, and a BA in Biblical and Intercultural Studies. However, her greatest credential is that she is known and loved by the One who made her.
You can also find Audrey at www.audreyfrank.com, as well as on Twitter (@audreycfrank) and Facebook.
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April 27, 2023
I learned new things about honour/shame cultures, from this book! The author truly cared about those she was writing for, about, and Jesus. ❤️
It made me think about the differences between our cultures, and I'll be returning to the book as a resource.
The Foreward was absolutely amazing!!! If you read this book, take the time to read it!
But, she referred to the Judeo-Christian God and the Muslim god interchangeably throughout the whole book. Instead of saying that the Muslim god is distinct and grossly different than the Judeo-Christian God, she seemed to believe the Muslims just have the wrong ideas/impressions about the same God?
That... bugged me a lot. Because they are different in so many important, fundamental ways. 💔
All in all... It was alright! I learned things!
It made me think about the differences between our cultures, and I'll be returning to the book as a resource.
The Foreward was absolutely amazing!!! If you read this book, take the time to read it!
But, she referred to the Judeo-Christian God and the Muslim god interchangeably throughout the whole book. Instead of saying that the Muslim god is distinct and grossly different than the Judeo-Christian God, she seemed to believe the Muslims just have the wrong ideas/impressions about the same God?
That... bugged me a lot. Because they are different in so many important, fundamental ways. 💔
All in all... It was alright! I learned things!
August 20, 2019
Audrey writes with a tender voice, but with the raw emotion of having lived and seen the devastation of shame. Shame is real and brutal and is something we all experience, but through her beautiful storytelling, Audrey shows us how the God of "instead" can lift the burden of shame. Through the pages of this eloquently written book, we come to know this merciful God, who bestows honor instead of shame, peace instead of fear, hope instead of darkness, and so much more. Friends, we all need to read this book and I can't recommend it enough!!!!
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May 6, 2025DNF: some great material about honor/shame cultures that would’ve been very helpful before I moved to South Asia. I found it a bit repetitive. Would still recommend!
October 19, 2024
“How many Western Christians know they are forgiven, yet carry incredible burdens of hidden shame? And they have no idea how to remove it.”
Will read again!
Will read again!
August 5, 2019
I was hoping for an honest and interesting look at Muslim women and the honour/shame culture. I didn’t want nor expect the Christian view on this and wasn’t impressed, I don’t want a biased opinion on the Muslim culture that is already prevalent in this world. I’m off to look for another unbiased and uncritical source, I would suggest avoiding this book if you want to learn anything useful
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
May 12, 2019
Audrey Frank's book, "Covered Glory" kept me in tears but coming back for more. As she weaves together her personal story, the stories of women from a variety of Muslim cultures, and her own experiences working with Muslim women, Frank helps readers understand the Majority World's concept of honor and shame. The honor-shame worldview so different from the Western world's tendency toward guilt and innocence. Frank offers the reader a guided journey of the honor-shame worldview. She even helps readers see that shame, not guilt, was first experienced by Adam and Eve and that God's glorious Good News is that all of us can be freed not just sin, but from shame. Honor restored. That's her focus as Frank shares the stories of some Muslim women who struggled with their place in society as the downcast who lost face, but whom Jesus restored to dignity. It's a beautiful book.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Muslim worldview and what it's like to be a women in a Muslim culture should read this book. It will help you better understand your Muslim friend, and it will help you learn how to better articulate to her God's love for her and His ability to restore her to honor and dignity--that she can be clean, not just forgiven.
On the journey, you'll be challenged to dig into God's Word as you see just how much God's Word speaks to shame and restoration to honor. You'll want to read with your Bible handy so you can take advantage of the exercises at the end of each book that help you to digest the concepts of honor and shame and restoration. And, while you'll be tempted to read straight through for the stories of healing and restoration, don't miss out on what God wants to do in you as you study His Word, learning about honor and shame. Take time at the end of each chatper and really dig in to the "For Further Study" sections. You will be amazed at what God teaches you.
Just know that this is just the jumping-off point. After reading, you'll be hooked and you'll want to know more about how you can minister to people from honor-shame cultures. And you'll be well on your way with Frank's book, "Covered Glory."
Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Muslim worldview and what it's like to be a women in a Muslim culture should read this book. It will help you better understand your Muslim friend, and it will help you learn how to better articulate to her God's love for her and His ability to restore her to honor and dignity--that she can be clean, not just forgiven.
On the journey, you'll be challenged to dig into God's Word as you see just how much God's Word speaks to shame and restoration to honor. You'll want to read with your Bible handy so you can take advantage of the exercises at the end of each book that help you to digest the concepts of honor and shame and restoration. And, while you'll be tempted to read straight through for the stories of healing and restoration, don't miss out on what God wants to do in you as you study His Word, learning about honor and shame. Take time at the end of each chatper and really dig in to the "For Further Study" sections. You will be amazed at what God teaches you.
Just know that this is just the jumping-off point. After reading, you'll be hooked and you'll want to know more about how you can minister to people from honor-shame cultures. And you'll be well on your way with Frank's book, "Covered Glory."
Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
August 22, 2019
Covered Glory is a great complement to the array of books that are out today that seek to help us Guilt-Innocence-Culture people to visualize a different paradigm of values.
Audrey Frank weaves stories of her own life and those of Muslim women she’s encountered, with inductive studies of biblical examples portraying how God has provided a solution to overcome the burden of shame that is so frequently borne by women. It is unabashedly a Christ-centered perspective.
Where other books on the subject are academic, anthropological, or explanatory, Audrey brings a soft warmth to her treatment - as if applying salve to a wound. In fact, this may be just the medicine for those who have voluntarily or forcibly had shame ascribed to them - especially women.
Audrey Frank weaves stories of her own life and those of Muslim women she’s encountered, with inductive studies of biblical examples portraying how God has provided a solution to overcome the burden of shame that is so frequently borne by women. It is unabashedly a Christ-centered perspective.
Where other books on the subject are academic, anthropological, or explanatory, Audrey brings a soft warmth to her treatment - as if applying salve to a wound. In fact, this may be just the medicine for those who have voluntarily or forcibly had shame ascribed to them - especially women.
August 21, 2019
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Audrey Frank teaches while she shares. There is a lot of great information about three major world views: honor/shame, guilt/innocence, power/fear. She includes many touching stories from her experience with Muslim women who come from an honor/shame culture. But she also shares much of her own struggles with shame, and how that has helped shape her perspective and her care for others. The book is part memoir and part instruction. I've read several books about the honor/shame worldview, and this is the most personal I've come across. Highly recommended!
September 15, 2019
Audrey Frank speaks out of personal experience with the God who removed her shame, while also sharing the true stories of women who have lived under the weight of its reality. Weaving stories with scriptural examples, Frank teaches us, not only about the honor/shame culture of most peoples of the world today, but also how to share the hope Christ offers. Reading this book can help you be a part of his desire to see honor restored to those around you weighed down by shame. Great for individual and especially group study. Carol B Ghattas https://lifeinexile.net/
May 10, 2019
What an extraordinary book! I learned so much about how honor and shame are seen differently in the Muslim culture. I think it is hard for many of us to understand the way that their culture is so different from ours. This book so beautifully addresses that and brings it the great love of God for all of the people made in His image. There is far more that makes us similar than makes us different. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who have a calling to apologetics.
August 21, 2019
Having little personal experience with the Muslim culture, this book really opened my eyes as to how to best love and befriend Muslim women in my community. Packed full of real-life stories, Covered Glory will reveal a culture very different than that of most Westerners, The Biblical applications instill the keys for effectively sharing the Gospel to those who are in need of it. This is a timely message that can't wait to be read!
May 30, 2019
I received an arc of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Interesting.
I didn't know anything about most of what was covered in the book, and I definitely recommend it if you want to learn more about the Muslim culture.
Interesting.
I didn't know anything about most of what was covered in the book, and I definitely recommend it if you want to learn more about the Muslim culture.
August 21, 2019
So appreciated how Audrey Frank weaves the biblical narrative throughout personal stories and experiences of relationships with Muslims. I have a much greater appreciation now for how similar our struggles are to rid ourselves of shame to receive God's honor and freedom.
June 17, 2021
A “Must Read” that must be read again and again and again.
“He is the God of Instead — giving honor instead of shame, gladness instead of mourning, hope instead of despair.”
It took me over a year to read this book through.
Honestly.
And to write honestly, it was because I hear the voice of shame so much and so loudly that every Scripture referenced, every word of Hope Audrey Frank wrote and every reflection question posed was a battlefield war in my soul to fight the lies of darkness and sin for the glory of redemption and the love of God that restores honor.
Though the book is done, the work is not.
I am now a little more equipped and aware of Shame’s sneaky strategies to disarm and immobilize me. I am also more convinced of the compassion of God who gives honor because of His compassionate love for me in sending His Son to the cross. His own holy, perfect Son to love a far off, distrusting, weak little girl. And that His plans for her is for flourishing. For beauty in the light of Jesus’ glory.
May we see, taste, and deeply know with conviction how covered and adorned in the beautiful glory of God we truly are because of Jesus.
Xoxo
“He is the God of Instead — giving honor instead of shame, gladness instead of mourning, hope instead of despair.”
It took me over a year to read this book through.
Honestly.
And to write honestly, it was because I hear the voice of shame so much and so loudly that every Scripture referenced, every word of Hope Audrey Frank wrote and every reflection question posed was a battlefield war in my soul to fight the lies of darkness and sin for the glory of redemption and the love of God that restores honor.
Though the book is done, the work is not.
I am now a little more equipped and aware of Shame’s sneaky strategies to disarm and immobilize me. I am also more convinced of the compassion of God who gives honor because of His compassionate love for me in sending His Son to the cross. His own holy, perfect Son to love a far off, distrusting, weak little girl. And that His plans for her is for flourishing. For beauty in the light of Jesus’ glory.
May we see, taste, and deeply know with conviction how covered and adorned in the beautiful glory of God we truly are because of Jesus.
Xoxo
July 8, 2022
As someone who spends a large part of my life with Muslim women; I deeply appreciated this book and it’s approach. It was full of Gospel Hope & specific instruction in pointing to Christ’s ability to bring honor from shame. My heart was instructed & encouraged to love the Muslim women in my life more faithfully after reading this.
August 28, 2019
There is healing between the covers of this book. Redemption from shame and wounds that go deep into the spirit, soul and identity.
Audrey Frank is authentic and eloquent in communicating a message from her own experiences that will breath life into hearts of people regardless of their background. Covered Glory rises above the noise of other self-help books that put the power of recovery in the hands of the reader, instead, gives gentle instruction on surrendering to a powerful and loving Heavenly Father,
This is the perfect guidebook for missionaries in an international context, giving words and understanding to a misunderstood cultures, habits and lifestyles.
Covered Glory has completely changed the way I think about scripture. I learned several years ago about reading scripture in its historical and cultural context, but until reading this book, I never consider how the viewpoint from which I read the cultural context impacts the emotional content and connection. Not only to read in the cultural context, but I have to put aside my narrow North American lenses and place myself into that Honor/Shame position.
The depth and richness that is released has eternal outcomes I never considered before. God's Word IS living and active. I know that there's more to learn that will continue to shape my understanding and change the way WE encourage men and women throughout our ministry.
Audrey Frank is authentic and eloquent in communicating a message from her own experiences that will breath life into hearts of people regardless of their background. Covered Glory rises above the noise of other self-help books that put the power of recovery in the hands of the reader, instead, gives gentle instruction on surrendering to a powerful and loving Heavenly Father,
This is the perfect guidebook for missionaries in an international context, giving words and understanding to a misunderstood cultures, habits and lifestyles.
Covered Glory has completely changed the way I think about scripture. I learned several years ago about reading scripture in its historical and cultural context, but until reading this book, I never consider how the viewpoint from which I read the cultural context impacts the emotional content and connection. Not only to read in the cultural context, but I have to put aside my narrow North American lenses and place myself into that Honor/Shame position.
The depth and richness that is released has eternal outcomes I never considered before. God's Word IS living and active. I know that there's more to learn that will continue to shape my understanding and change the way WE encourage men and women throughout our ministry.
August 23, 2019
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I promised to leave a review.
Admittedly, I don't know much about Muslim culture, or if there is such a thing as one culture, since Muslims live all over the world. So I was curious when I saw this offered on NetGalley.
The first thing that drew me in was the cover. I know, you can't judge a book by it's cover, but a good cover can get you to open the book. This cover is beautiful.
Next, the title. I misread this until half way through as Covered _in_ Glory: xxxx. Hmmm. What did _that_ mean. Honor and shame? Well, yes, of course, I always thought of Muslim women as having a less honorable position then men, and I appreciate books about women, so, I gave it a try.
Audrey Frank drew me in from the first chapter. I don't want to give spoilers, but I could have read more about the girl who ran away in the car trunk and what the story was there. She gave us a bit, but I'd like to see a whole book, please!!
Every chapter gives us a glimpse into a Muslim woman and the shame she feels/lives with. I loved how these women discover Jesus and what he thinks about them and how they find this out through the medical mission Audrey is attached to.
The writing is easy to read, written at very easy level. The things I wish this book had: a map showing where this was taking place and the villages the women come from (since many of the walked). And pictures of the women and children. I'd love to see the work that the team carried out to help these people. I know this is probably not something that could happen without putting these people at risk, but it would have been wonderful to see how they were helped.
Admittedly, I don't know much about Muslim culture, or if there is such a thing as one culture, since Muslims live all over the world. So I was curious when I saw this offered on NetGalley.
The first thing that drew me in was the cover. I know, you can't judge a book by it's cover, but a good cover can get you to open the book. This cover is beautiful.
Next, the title. I misread this until half way through as Covered _in_ Glory: xxxx. Hmmm. What did _that_ mean. Honor and shame? Well, yes, of course, I always thought of Muslim women as having a less honorable position then men, and I appreciate books about women, so, I gave it a try.
Audrey Frank drew me in from the first chapter. I don't want to give spoilers, but I could have read more about the girl who ran away in the car trunk and what the story was there. She gave us a bit, but I'd like to see a whole book, please!!
Every chapter gives us a glimpse into a Muslim woman and the shame she feels/lives with. I loved how these women discover Jesus and what he thinks about them and how they find this out through the medical mission Audrey is attached to.
The writing is easy to read, written at very easy level. The things I wish this book had: a map showing where this was taking place and the villages the women come from (since many of the walked). And pictures of the women and children. I'd love to see the work that the team carried out to help these people. I know this is probably not something that could happen without putting these people at risk, but it would have been wonderful to see how they were helped.
August 30, 2019
Audrey Frank does a great job of explaining the honor/shame culture for Muslim women, however, this culture isn't just applicable for them, it applies to all women. In some way or another, we have all experienced a culture of honor/shame in some way. Audrey weavers her own story in the book and tells about her interactions with others as she ministers to others through the medical program she used to be involved in. I highly recommend this book! (I received an advanced reader copy of the book and all the opinions in the review are my own.)
July 24, 2019
Covered Glory
The Face of Honor and Shame in the Muslim World
by Audrey Frank
Harvest House Publishers
Christian , Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 20 Aug 2019
I am reviewing a copy of Covered Glory through Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley:
This book reminds us that Shane is put upon by one person to another, it is never something worn proudly.
Muslim women are coming out of hiding to tell their stories. With courageous voices they talk of the shame they have felt and their desire to be valued. Some tell whispered stories Of Jesus coming to them in dreams, dressed in light. Offering them honor instead of shame, freedom instead of oppression.
These tales narrate a secret reality for all of us, reminding us we all long to be valued, to be known, to be rescued. We all desperately need a savior.
In this book , you will meet Muslim women living in a culture with an honor-shame worldview that perpetuates their shame. You will discover how these women find freedom when they uncover their true selves, you will find that shame affects each one of us. We have all experienced some level of shame!
We learn too that while shame tells us we are unworthy, Jesus reminds us that we are somebody. We are reminded too that God’s word shows us that healing comes from him.
It is only when we begin to understand the honor-shame gospel that we are set free. And so is our Muslim neighbor when we learn to tell her of the love of Jesus in a language she understands: the language of honor and shame.
I give Covered Glory five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
The Face of Honor and Shame in the Muslim World
by Audrey Frank
Harvest House Publishers
Christian , Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 20 Aug 2019
I am reviewing a copy of Covered Glory through Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley:
This book reminds us that Shane is put upon by one person to another, it is never something worn proudly.
Muslim women are coming out of hiding to tell their stories. With courageous voices they talk of the shame they have felt and their desire to be valued. Some tell whispered stories Of Jesus coming to them in dreams, dressed in light. Offering them honor instead of shame, freedom instead of oppression.
These tales narrate a secret reality for all of us, reminding us we all long to be valued, to be known, to be rescued. We all desperately need a savior.
In this book , you will meet Muslim women living in a culture with an honor-shame worldview that perpetuates their shame. You will discover how these women find freedom when they uncover their true selves, you will find that shame affects each one of us. We have all experienced some level of shame!
We learn too that while shame tells us we are unworthy, Jesus reminds us that we are somebody. We are reminded too that God’s word shows us that healing comes from him.
It is only when we begin to understand the honor-shame gospel that we are set free. And so is our Muslim neighbor when we learn to tell her of the love of Jesus in a language she understands: the language of honor and shame.
I give Covered Glory five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
August 7, 2019
Oustanding
June 30, 2024
Reading this book gave me a new appreciation for my own culture's standard of modesty.
October 24, 2025
I really wanted to devour and love this book. Having served in an honor-shame cultural for six years I was interested to pick up this book and have a go at it… unfortunately I found it far too repetitive and lacking depth for my taste. It may be just the right read for some people, but for me it was too full of “Sunday school” answers and not enough in depth exploring of shame and honor and the variety of effects it has on people and cultures.
Like I said, I really wanted to love this book and I gave it a fair chance, pushing my way through it until the end. For someone who has never dipped their foot into the knowledge of this subject it may be a great fit, but personally I felt it greatly lacked ‘meat’ or anything to reflect over and chew on. It felt like overly processed, already chewed words that she kept in the blender too long.
I don’t often leave negative reviews, but it’s my honest insight into this book. I do want to say sorry to the author as she reads this, despite the book review, I do really appreciate your time overseas and years of serving! As well as the time and effort to write this book! Many blessings as you continues serving and sharing truth 💕
Like I said, I really wanted to love this book and I gave it a fair chance, pushing my way through it until the end. For someone who has never dipped their foot into the knowledge of this subject it may be a great fit, but personally I felt it greatly lacked ‘meat’ or anything to reflect over and chew on. It felt like overly processed, already chewed words that she kept in the blender too long.
I don’t often leave negative reviews, but it’s my honest insight into this book. I do want to say sorry to the author as she reads this, despite the book review, I do really appreciate your time overseas and years of serving! As well as the time and effort to write this book! Many blessings as you continues serving and sharing truth 💕
June 2, 2019
Book Court - Where I'm the Judge and Jury
CHARGE (What is the author trying to say?): To explore the Islamic worldview of honor and shame and their vital functions in our perceptions of Muslim women.
FACTS: Muslims live in a shame/honor culture. It is necessary to understand this culture in order to talk to Muslims about Christianity. Through brief glimpses into the lives of Muslim women, the author shows the influence they feel from their culture. The author also includes much of her personal memoir as well as Bible teachings. All of the information is good, but the presentation appears haphazard and disjointed. It was very difficult to follow the author’s train of thought. A different organizational theme would have been helpful. There is also probably enough information here for separate volumes, as it was hard to follow in this format.
VERDICT (Was the author successful?): Hung jury. The information was good but the format needs to be revamped.
#NetGalley #CoveredGlory
CHARGE (What is the author trying to say?): To explore the Islamic worldview of honor and shame and their vital functions in our perceptions of Muslim women.
FACTS: Muslims live in a shame/honor culture. It is necessary to understand this culture in order to talk to Muslims about Christianity. Through brief glimpses into the lives of Muslim women, the author shows the influence they feel from their culture. The author also includes much of her personal memoir as well as Bible teachings. All of the information is good, but the presentation appears haphazard and disjointed. It was very difficult to follow the author’s train of thought. A different organizational theme would have been helpful. There is also probably enough information here for separate volumes, as it was hard to follow in this format.
VERDICT (Was the author successful?): Hung jury. The information was good but the format needs to be revamped.
#NetGalley #CoveredGlory
February 18, 2020
This is a very interesting and often overlooked topic by Christians, especially in the West. It never occurred to me that Jesus lived in this honor/shame worldview and that the scriptures were written from the same perspective. That alone will totally change how I read my Bible.
However I had a hard time with the writing of this book. The author jumps around often with narratives and ideas/themes from the honor/shame worldview which is hard to follow with my limited experience. I wish she would have dove even more into the stories of the Bible, dissecting them to make her point instead of relating the narratives of her experiences. There was not a clear flow of explain action from start to finish which made it hard to get any kind of grip on the complexities of this worldview.
The book definitely gave me a hunger to learn more but I wouldn’t recommend it as an introduction to viewing Christianity in comparison to the honor/shame worldview.
However I had a hard time with the writing of this book. The author jumps around often with narratives and ideas/themes from the honor/shame worldview which is hard to follow with my limited experience. I wish she would have dove even more into the stories of the Bible, dissecting them to make her point instead of relating the narratives of her experiences. There was not a clear flow of explain action from start to finish which made it hard to get any kind of grip on the complexities of this worldview.
The book definitely gave me a hunger to learn more but I wouldn’t recommend it as an introduction to viewing Christianity in comparison to the honor/shame worldview.
August 22, 2020
As we look at culture, there are three ways that culture is divided — guilt, shame, or fear. These are spectrums of cultures it is how things are viewed from a cultural anthropology perspective. I am not going to try to explain it as it is a bit beyond me and there are numerous others who have written on this topic. The one coming from a guilt culture needs forgiveness. Those that come from a shame culture need honour. People have come from a fear culture need to be rescued. There is one who can do all three — give forgiveness, restore honour, and release us from fears. Jesus, God’s son came to do that. Covered Glory looks at the topic of honour and shame and how to proclaim Jesus.
The Bible is filled with stories of how this has happened but it still happens today. Covered Glory looks specifically at the topic of Honor and Shame both from the Bible and from a people group where that is a value within the community.
The Bible is filled with stories of how this has happened but it still happens today. Covered Glory looks specifically at the topic of Honor and Shame both from the Bible and from a people group where that is a value within the community.
September 25, 2025
3.5 stars. What is shame? What is honor? How do views of honor and shame create worldviews? Through personal stories and Scripture, Audrey Frank unpacks why we experience shame, how it impacts our lives, and the honor that comes from the work of Christ.
Overall this was a pretty good book that led to some deep discussion in our book club. I struggled with it some in the beginning because Frank takes so long to tie shame to sin, but I also understand that her target audience is wider than Christian readers, so I could understand why she structured the book this way. It also didn't help that in getting this from my library in ebook form I could only read it on my phone, which is super frustrating for me. I really appreciated Frank's challenging of Western worldview and the issues Western societies can have in understanding different cultures, specifically shame/honor cultures. If a reader is seeking to understand the Muslim worldview, this is a great resource.
Overall this was a pretty good book that led to some deep discussion in our book club. I struggled with it some in the beginning because Frank takes so long to tie shame to sin, but I also understand that her target audience is wider than Christian readers, so I could understand why she structured the book this way. It also didn't help that in getting this from my library in ebook form I could only read it on my phone, which is super frustrating for me. I really appreciated Frank's challenging of Western worldview and the issues Western societies can have in understanding different cultures, specifically shame/honor cultures. If a reader is seeking to understand the Muslim worldview, this is a great resource.
July 28, 2019
Thank you to Harvest House Publishers and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this book, the author uncovers the powerful message of "shame" culture and how this impacts the lives of both men and women, particularly in the Islamic world. She shares some personal insights, as well as a few stories of women that she has come into contact with.
I enjoyed the personal glimpses, but did not realize that the book was in the main a Christian study book with extensive reflections on biblical Christianity. I was expecting more of a cultural/anthropological/sociological reading, buttressed by the author's Christian faith, and these expectations were not fulfilled. The biblical study parts also felt a bit scattered and could profit from some stringent editing.
Although I can see the potential this book has, it was not really for me.
In this book, the author uncovers the powerful message of "shame" culture and how this impacts the lives of both men and women, particularly in the Islamic world. She shares some personal insights, as well as a few stories of women that she has come into contact with.
I enjoyed the personal glimpses, but did not realize that the book was in the main a Christian study book with extensive reflections on biblical Christianity. I was expecting more of a cultural/anthropological/sociological reading, buttressed by the author's Christian faith, and these expectations were not fulfilled. The biblical study parts also felt a bit scattered and could profit from some stringent editing.
Although I can see the potential this book has, it was not really for me.
December 17, 2023
It took me a while to finish this book. I was hoping for more specific guidance in conversations and culture and I didn’t prefer her writing style.
(I need to find a phrase to describe this writing style— it’s very in fashion these days. Poetic? Romantic? Fluffy? I don’t know the right word.)
I was looking for a concrete guide to understanding and speaking about the shame/honor culture, but she didn’t really give it. She includes helpful devotional questions to ponder. (These were helpful!) But, not what I was looking for.
When I finished the book I was in a better place to receive the information and it was beneficial to read. The stories of real women helped me to see what happens in a variety of countries and the devotional questions helped mw to uncover more of what the book was revealing to me about my own shame/honor mindset.
(I need to find a phrase to describe this writing style— it’s very in fashion these days. Poetic? Romantic? Fluffy? I don’t know the right word.)
I was looking for a concrete guide to understanding and speaking about the shame/honor culture, but she didn’t really give it. She includes helpful devotional questions to ponder. (These were helpful!) But, not what I was looking for.
When I finished the book I was in a better place to receive the information and it was beneficial to read. The stories of real women helped me to see what happens in a variety of countries and the devotional questions helped mw to uncover more of what the book was revealing to me about my own shame/honor mindset.
September 5, 2024
I walked away from this book with a deeper appreciation for how the Gospel meets us in our brokenness and how aspects of the Gospel that are often overlooked or downplayed in a Western context can be the very parts of the Gospel that speak the most deeply to those in an honor-shame context. I think the message of this book is very valuable.
As someone with Reformed theological convictions, there are many parts of the book where it's evident that Audrey Frank comes from a different theological background. I write that only as a note for those who are curious about the perspective of the book, not in any way to discount the importance of the insights that Audrey shares. Her reflections on how God bestows honor in place of shame will stick with me for a long time and inform the way I share the Gospel with my Muslim friends, and I'm grateful for that.
As someone with Reformed theological convictions, there are many parts of the book where it's evident that Audrey Frank comes from a different theological background. I write that only as a note for those who are curious about the perspective of the book, not in any way to discount the importance of the insights that Audrey shares. Her reflections on how God bestows honor in place of shame will stick with me for a long time and inform the way I share the Gospel with my Muslim friends, and I'm grateful for that.
December 28, 2019
Frank's beautifully written book talks of shame as only someone has witnessed first hand can show, but it also shows the freedom one can find in God. It introduces to us a God of love who offers, love peace and hope compared to the stark comparison of shame despair and fear. Frank eloquently talks of the merciful nature of God and how he wants to show us love and mercy and a freedom that many have never felt before. I loved the writing style of Frank and have suggested it to friends to read.
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