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NEW DEVOTIONAL SERIES OFFERS “EXTREME MAKEOVER” FOR THE MODERN WOMAN

Admit it. . .you’ve thought about it. Perhaps there are a few more lines around your eyes than you would like to see. You go shopping and the clerks call you “ma’am.” Then there are those stubborn extra pounds. . .right there. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to lose them. It’s not your fault you need that chocolate bar every day just to cope with the extra stress in your life. You want to believe that if a few imperfections could only be fixed, you’d feel better about yourself. You would be free to pursue your dreams with gusto. Your life would be changed forever.

It’s little wonder that we worry about such things. After all, our culture is obsessed with appearances. Everywhere we turn, airbrushed images proclaim the standard of beauty by which all are judged. But when compared with such unrealistic expectations, today’s “average” woman is usually found wanting.

Bombarded with these illusions on a daily basis, it is no surprise that most women are dissatisfied with the reality of their own imperfect bodies, temperamental complexions, and unruly hair. Insecurities and dissatisfaction grow unchecked, and confidence and self-esteem wane. What is the solution? Well, if we are to believe the latest media sensation—the makeover show—all we need is a little “nip and tuck” surgery, some da Vinci veneers, and a personal trainer—and all will be well.

Just in the nick of time, Secrets of Beauty and Secrets of Confidence offer a surgery-free alternative that will help women experience new levels of joy and confidence in their lives. Perfect for all ages—students, career women, stay-at-home moms, empty-nesters, and seniors—any woman can benefit from the down-to-earth wisdom offered by these poignant and sometimes humorous devotions.

These companion volumes explore a number of relevant issues, including:

· Learning to recognize and celebrate your own unique beauty in Christ
· How to make positive lifestyle changes to improve your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
· Overcoming deep-seated insecurities to fulfill your God-given destiny
· How to see yourself as God sees you: a valuable and worthy woman made in His image
· How to live by the standard of God’s Word, while experiencing freedom from the judgments of others

Michelle Medlock Adams (Secrets of Beauty) has a diverse resume featuring inspirational books, children’s picture books, and greeting cards. Her insights have appeared in periodicals across America, including Today’s Christian Woman and Guideposts for Kids. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and a “mini petting zoo.”

Ramona Richards (Secrets of Confidence) is a freelance writer and editor living in Tennessee. Formerly the editor of Ideals magazine, Ramona has also edited children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, study Bibles, and reference books for major Christian publishers. She is the author of A Moment with God for Single Parents.



Barbour Publishing, 4 3/16" x 6 3/4", paperback, 192 pages, $4.97November 2005: Secrets of Beauty, ISBN 1-59310-911-3December 2005: Secrets of Confidence, ISBN 1-59310-912-1

Related Authors

• Michelle Medlock Adams

• Ramona Richards

Related Books

• Secrets Of Beauty (Soft Cover)

• Secrets Of Confidence (Soft Cover)