The Gentle Ways of the Beautiful Woman: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Beauty

by Anne Ortlund

For the woman who wants to be truly beautiful, inside and out, Anne Ortlund's trio of bestselling handbooks offers all the practical "how-to's" and thoughtful encouragement she needs. Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman, Ortlund's first bestseller, challenges women to reshape their lives, their households, and their schedules according to God's liberating priorities. Disciplines of the Heart focuses on the "heart life" and shows readers how to move from preoccupation with "things" to a satisfying intimacy with God. The finale, Disciplines of the Home, offers inspiration and practical guidance on creating and enjoying a family home that restores, nourishes, and blesses all who enter. Women who long for inner peace will cherish this warm, personal guide to godly, beautiful living.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian Living, Parenting, Faith, Theology

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Anna Nix · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be read by every Christian woman, old and young.

[Kimberlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It is one I have read before, and like to revisit from time to time. It’s insightful enough to meet me at different phases of my life, and I noticed this time the things I learned the last time I read it did not seem as important as the things I learned this time.

[Carol Fairman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved this book. Its three books packed into one. I spent a great deal of time pouring over the scripture references and really working these principles into my life. I'm thankful to see that I have done a great many things well in raising my children and see where I could have done better. It is such an important book for women to read especially as society continues to fall so far away from God.

Though the book is a bit 'dated', the principles still apply as God's word does not change. I know I will grab this off the shelf from time to time to revisit it.

If you have a daughter, I highly suggest you read this book with her. Belong to a women's group at church? Maybe dive into it together. We must not lose sight of what God has called us to be as women. Use this book as a guide as you seek His will for your life. I promise you won't regret it.

[Denise Debolt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book! It was very useful as far ideas on how to organize your life in a Godly way.

[Natalija Elijas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading this book which opened my eyes to some spiritual truths like never before. I love Anne's no-nonsense approach and her mature point of view.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I debated on two or three stars. The first book was wonderful, talked mainly about how, as Christians, we should live our lives. The next two books were a hit and miss for me. To be mindful, this book is from the 80s, so there would be some dated ideas. However, I couldn't tell if the ideas were dated because of society or because I felt like I've heard the same idea in today's church, particularly in women's ministry.

I did NOT hate this book nor did I dislike it, but I didn't love it. There are some good things in it. I read it by myself and at the end of every chapter, Ortlund has an exercise to do by yourself. This may very well be the sort of book to read in a group setting.