The Skin You're In: Discovering True Beauty

Faithgirlz!

by Nancy N. Rue

Now that you’re not a little girl anymore you’d love to move beyond cheap lip gloss into the high-fashion world of smudge-proof lipstick, lash-lengthening mascara, and that flirty eye shadow advertised in magazines―because that’s what it takes to be beautiful these days, right?Hang on a sec! One step at a time. In this book you’ll learn not only how to wield those makeup brushes but also how to take care of yourself as you change, from keeping your skin and hair glowing and healthy to finding your own unique style. And you’ll get in on the BIG secret: that true beauty is revealed as you grow closer to God and learn to wow the world by just being you.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

About the author

Nancy Rue is the author of over 100 books for adults and teens, including the Christy Award-winning The Reluctant Prophet, Unexpected Dismounts and Healing Waters (with Steve Arterburn), which was the 2009 Women of Faith Novel of the Year. She travels extensively—at times on the back of a Harley—speaking to and teaching groups of women of all ages. Nancy lives on a lake in Tennessee with her Harley-ridin’ husband, Jim, and their two yellow Labs (without whom writing would be difficult).

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little book for girls! The voice it's written in is very conversational for girls, and not at all condescending. Filled with hygiene information, how-to sections on things like washing your face, wearing makeup, and caring for your hair, this book is a wonderful resource for girls who are starting to care about their appearance. These girls often feel lost and unsure of what to do and how to do it. This book will be a wonderful help to them, and I especially love that there is a focus on remaining true to oneself. I also love the focus on how we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" by God. Girls are encouraged to focus on that, to use it to remind themselves that they are exactly who God wants them to be.

I wish here had been a book like this when I was beginning to think about makeup, skin care, and other aspects of my appearance. When my daughters (I have two) enter that phase, I will encourage each of them to read this book. Hopefully they will take the lessons to heart and remember to be who God made them, rather than trying to live up to someone else's expectations.

[JC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would recommend for girls 8-12 years old.

[Margaret Chind]

*Thanks to Zondervan for providing a copy for review through FIRST Wild Card Tours.*

[Maddy Kay :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful!!

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It can really help you to get ideas on how to be more confident in yourself and to be a better christian.