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Dirty Girls Come Clean
by
Crystal Renaud (Goodreads Author)
Pornography is not just a man's issue. 25% of Christian women are addicted to pornography and sadly, 70% of these women will never confide in someone about their problems.
There has been an explosion of ministries battling pornography's destructive and tragic effects. Porn is highly addictive and requires plenty of tools to break its strangling hold. However, these ministri...more
There has been an explosion of ministries battling pornography's destructive and tragic effects. Porn is highly addictive and requires plenty of tools to break its strangling hold. However, these ministri...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
March 24th 2011
by Moody Publishers
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I read a lot. And this book is by far the best book I’ve read in a long time. Why? Because it’s incredibly real. I started reading it, and I just couldn’t stop. I had to keep going, I had to hear the truths that I needed to hear. Porn is not just a guy thing. So many girls struggle with it and are convinced that they are alone. This book shows that we are not. The truths that this book shares are gripping, and I could relate to so much of it. I read this book in 2 days, it got me that much! Crys...more
Whether you are a "dirty girl" ready to come clean or standing by the pool
merely wetting your feet and debating making the dive or a woman seeking understanding
of the addiction that no one likes to talk about because you want to be informed so
you can love on and lift up your sisters in Christ who struggle with pornography addiction,
this book is for you.
Unique both in genre and style, "Dirty Girls Come Clean" discusses the one form of sexual addiction no other book has. It speaks specifically to...more
merely wetting your feet and debating making the dive or a woman seeking understanding
of the addiction that no one likes to talk about because you want to be informed so
you can love on and lift up your sisters in Christ who struggle with pornography addiction,
this book is for you.
Unique both in genre and style, "Dirty Girls Come Clean" discusses the one form of sexual addiction no other book has. It speaks specifically to...more
Dirty Girls Come Clean is part testimonial, part resource and part informational. It is also 100% needed. It is the story of Crystal Renaud's personal journey through addiction to pornography and her recovery process. In fact, this book came about as a result of her search for resources to assist in the recovery journey, and not finding any that adequately addressed the specific issues and needs of women facing this particular addiction.
Part of the book adapts a technique used in many sexual add...more
Part of the book adapts a technique used in many sexual add...more
Women don’t struggle with lust. Really.
Dirty Girls Come Clean is a refreshingly honest look at the issue of pornography among Christian women. Actually, it’s the first look I’ve ever heard of. Most resources (books, websites, pastors, churches, and etc) automatically assume that pornography is a men’s problem – and it is. But it’s also a women’s problem. About 30% of visitors to porn sites are women.
One of the best things I like about Dirty Girls Come Clean is that it is interspersed with stori...more
Dirty Girls Come Clean is a refreshingly honest look at the issue of pornography among Christian women. Actually, it’s the first look I’ve ever heard of. Most resources (books, websites, pastors, churches, and etc) automatically assume that pornography is a men’s problem – and it is. But it’s also a women’s problem. About 30% of visitors to porn sites are women.
One of the best things I like about Dirty Girls Come Clean is that it is interspersed with stori...more
I struggled with an 11-year addiction to pornography. During this time, there was NO one speaking out about this issue with women. So I felt alone, and kept silent. Now 11 years later, there is virtually nothing published that deals specifically with women's addiction to pornography, yet a quick search of statistics will show you that this is definitely an issue not only in Christian circles, but in regular society.
I was able to get an advanced copy of this book, and after reading it I was able...more
I was able to get an advanced copy of this book, and after reading it I was able...more
I heard about Dirty Girl Ministries originally through Anne Jackson's blog, and I love the work Crystal is doing for women addicted to porn. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this book, and I love how Crystal not only wrote about her experiences, but shared the experiences of other women as well. The recovery portion in the book is sound and based on a reputable 12-step program for sex addicts.
Addiction runs in my family and although I've never been addicted to porn, there are many...more
Addiction runs in my family and although I've never been addicted to porn, there are many...more
Crystal has a no-holds barred approach to sharing her story of addiction. This book is encouraging and edifying for women everywhere to come clean and receive the grace and strength of Jesus Christ. This book empowered me to come clean from my own sexual sins and pursue healing in Christ. What a way to blow open the doors on the “taboo” of women’s sexual sins and shatters illusions that women do not or cannot struggle with pornography. Crystal does a great job of offering steps to begin moving i...more
MY REVIEW:
I took the opportunity to review this book because it's a topic you don't see much about and as I work with teen girls and women I wanted to be aware of these issues. However, I quickly realized it was so much more than just an informative read. I was both shocked and helped by this book. Shocked because I did not know, nor understand, the depth in which women struggle with sexual addictions. And I was helped because it's more than just information about the issues, it's practical help...more
I took the opportunity to review this book because it's a topic you don't see much about and as I work with teen girls and women I wanted to be aware of these issues. However, I quickly realized it was so much more than just an informative read. I was both shocked and helped by this book. Shocked because I did not know, nor understand, the depth in which women struggle with sexual addictions. And I was helped because it's more than just information about the issues, it's practical help...more
"Rest assured, God is much more concerned about where you've headed, than where you've been."
As soon as I read that line in the book, I realized how much of God's heart for us is expressed in this book. God is more concerned about our future, rather than focusing on our mistakes. This book led me through a journey of honest evaluation, with many insightful questions at the end of every chapter. I got even more healing than I expected, while reading it.
Crystal has compiled a LOT of great informa...more
As soon as I read that line in the book, I realized how much of God's heart for us is expressed in this book. God is more concerned about our future, rather than focusing on our mistakes. This book led me through a journey of honest evaluation, with many insightful questions at the end of every chapter. I got even more healing than I expected, while reading it.
Crystal has compiled a LOT of great informa...more
ARC book from Netgalley. Pornography isn't just a man's issue, it's also a woman's issue. Majority of women won't confide in someone about their addiction.
I enjoyed the book even if it had nothing to do with me. I don't have a porn addiction but I've known people who do. I learned quite a bit from reading this book. I'll be honest, I never thought so many women had porn addiction, I've only ever related the addiction to men because that's what most books talk about, men and their addiction. I be...more
I enjoyed the book even if it had nothing to do with me. I don't have a porn addiction but I've known people who do. I learned quite a bit from reading this book. I'll be honest, I never thought so many women had porn addiction, I've only ever related the addiction to men because that's what most books talk about, men and their addiction. I be...more
Apr 14, 2012
Erin
marked it as to-read
As part of my job as an editor, I read a heart-breaking personal statement from a Christian woman that was struggling with a pornography addiction. For a variety of reasons, I have become more and more aware of how pervasive porn addictions are among women and among several of my friends. I was looking for a book that would give me a better understanding of this addiction and this book came highly recommended.
"Rest assured, God is much more concerned about where you've headed, than where you've...more
"Rest assured, God is much more concerned about where you've headed, than where you've...more
This book is a journey to freedom from pornography addiction.
Well written and gripping, it is full of personal stories that shatter the illusion claiming you are the "only one" who deals with this addiction.
In a world where Christian women are made to feel dirty, ashamed, and alone in their addiction to porn, Crystal Renaud has broken the darkness and filled it with the light of the glory of the Lord.
This book will serve to be an invaluable resource in addiction recovery for individuals as well...more
Well written and gripping, it is full of personal stories that shatter the illusion claiming you are the "only one" who deals with this addiction.
In a world where Christian women are made to feel dirty, ashamed, and alone in their addiction to porn, Crystal Renaud has broken the darkness and filled it with the light of the glory of the Lord.
This book will serve to be an invaluable resource in addiction recovery for individuals as well...more
I have been blessed to know Crystal for several years. I stumbled upon her blog and then followed her on twitter (way back in the day!) and was blessed enough to be in a lifegroup online (LGO) with her and several other amazing people. We started sharing our testimony's and Crystal's was beautiful. Even more was that her heart was to help other women who were bound by pornography. It has been a privilege to watch God work in amazing ways and for this book to become a reality.
Crystal has a passio...more
Crystal has a passio...more
Nov 14, 2011
Jason Presley
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Any woman struggling with any kind of sexual addiction
Shelves:
sexual-addiction,
addiction
Pornography is thought of only as a male problem. A growing number of woman struggle from addictions to pornography as well. In Dirty Girls Come Clean, Crystal helps to show woman that they are not alone in this struggle. Through the use of her acronym SCARS and with the help of a number of personal stories from other women Crystal is able to provide help and hope to others that are stuck struggling to break free from an unfortunately very taboo but very pervasive problem.
This was a sad book but helped me to understand some things in why some make decisions that are self-destructive....it was a good read...
Apr 19, 2011
Beveanne
is currently reading it
not sure yet it seemasthat when we open the door to sin satan blasts it wide open
I think that this book will be very helpful to women with porn addiction. I am just amazed at how common this is. The book was an eye opener.
This is an unusual book. It is a Christian book for women who are dealing with porn addiction. I am not sure I would recommend it.
Jun 08, 2013
Angie
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Andrew
marked it as to-read-someday-maybe
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Crystal Renaud is the Founder and Executive Director of Dirty Girls Ministries.
She’s also an author, speaker and student who lives in the Kansas City area with her 12-year old dog, Sandee. Her book, Dirty Girls Come Clean (Moody Publishers) released in April 2011.
After spending nearly seven years in full-time Church communications she has now dedicated her life to helping women find freedom from p...more
More about Crystal Renaud...
She’s also an author, speaker and student who lives in the Kansas City area with her 12-year old dog, Sandee. Her book, Dirty Girls Come Clean (Moody Publishers) released in April 2011.
After spending nearly seven years in full-time Church communications she has now dedicated her life to helping women find freedom from p...more
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