Book Review: Girl Perfect
Jennifer Strickland
Excel Books, September 2008
ISBN: 978-1599793436, 194 pages
At the age of eight, Jennifer Strickland entered the world of modeling, beginning a journey that took her to the runways of
Girl Perfect is the haunting story of Jennifer's journey from fashion to faith. Within these pages you will get an inside look at the industry--and you will find a girl who struggled just as you do. The principles of true beauty she shares will shatter the illusion that beauty and success satisfy, leading you to the powerful, lasting knowledge of who you are in God's sight: his beloved daughter, handcrafted to reflect His glory to the world.
Girl Perfect is a perfect 10 in my book. Jennifer Strickland has written one of the best books I’ve read in years, and I feel compelled to shout from the rooftops that women everywhere should read it. It’s more than just beautifully written and expertly arranged—it’s compelling, heartbreaking, and undeniably authentic. Strickland weaves the story of her years as a runway model with biblical teaching in a way that’s both appealing and meaningful. Although I truly enjoyed each and every chapter of Girl Perfect, the last half of the book is especially gripping. Even though I already knew the end of the story (God’s salvation and healing for Jennifer) I so enjoyed reading about the amazing and supernatural ways in which God revealed Himself to her.
On a personal note, my office bookshelves are bursting with stacks of books to read, review, and eventually pass on. Girl Perfect, however, will not be passed on. It’s made the great leap from my office bookshelf to my living room bookshelf. I can’t part with it. It’s just too darn interesting and uplifting to pass on. Also, I have a fourteen year old daughter who I know will greatly enjoy this book when she’s a bit older. (Some of Strickland’s stories are a bit edgy for early teen girls in my opinion.)
Book review by Paula Friedrichsen. Paula is a writer and speaker who lives in Central California with her family. Visit her Web site at www.pfministries.com.
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