Review: The Skin You’re In: Discovering True Beauty

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and the book:

The Skin You’re In: Discovering True Beauty

Zonderkidz (April 9, 2010)

***Special thanks to Pam Mettler of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.***

Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and teen issues. She and husband Jim have raised a daughter of their own and now live in Tennessee.

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Product Details:

List Price: $7.99
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Zonderkidz (April 9, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310719992
ISBN-13: 978-0310719991

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My Thoughts: 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.

My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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