Beauty Begins Book Review

Every woman out there knows that beauty is a struggling thing.  The desire to be beautiful is something that seems innate & God-given, but paired with the world's unattainable airbrushed, starved, & surgically-rendered standards it's a sad + broken mess.  The enemy comes in stealthily & whispers loud our every insecurity & un-beautiful-ness, & we begin to believe the lie that our appearance, not our souls, is where our true worth lies.  The question bubbles up deep down inside, like fizzy soda pop, Am I beautiful? + Am I beautiful enough? ...Again & again...  

I've felt it in my own heart too many times.

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Beauty Begins, by mother-daughter duo Chris Shook & Megan Shook Alpha, is written to answer that question that fizzes & pops in our souls.  The book is divided into three sections, which contain three chapters each.  Scripture is sprinkled throughout + each chapter ends with reflection questions {+ space to write} & a prayer.  The last chapter of the book is entitled, "A Challenge to Men," & was written specifically for the guys. {After reading it, my husband said it truly encouraged him to remember what he needed to do as a husband to make his wife feel loved & beautiful & special.  All the heart-eyes forever!} 

Sometimes we just need to see what we already know deep down inside in black & white to reiterate it to our minds + hearts, & Beauty Begins provides that beautifully with truths that dispel the enemy's lies.  The different perspectives & experiences from both Chris & Megan provide many "me, too" moments & the interactive-ness of the reflection sections help you question & think through your thoughts + God's thoughts {via scripture} on who you are + what makes you beautiful.  And, dear girl, the most beautiful thing, truly, is who you are in Christ.

My Rating: ★★★★☆

{I received this book free of charge from the publisher - through the Blogging for Books program - in exchange for my honest review.}

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P.S.: You are so very beautiful, sister!

"Charm is deceptive, & beauty is fleeting; but a woman 

who fears the LORD is to be praised."

-Proverbs 31:30