She covers things such as flirting, turn-offs, physical boundaries (she was very outspoken before marriage that she was saving herself for her husband), spiritual connection, and more.
This book was a quick (and interesting) read. It was fun to see how different men had different ideas, especially how that related to their age -- as well as where their opinions were the same. As a single thirty-something, I'm not sure it really taught me anything I didn't already seem to know, but it was still an enjoyable read. This would be a great book for a Christian teen girl.
The strengths of this book were the interviews, of course, since that's what the book is based on. I also liked that she included her survey questions in the back of the book. (That's the sociology geek coming out in me!) Additionally, I enjoyed the style of the writing -- it felt like a letter from her, or possibly sitting down and having a cup of tea with this fascinating lady.
The only thing I disliked was so many comments from her Facebook page because some of the questions and comments raised were great, and she didn't address some of them. Even so, this is a great book, and I would highly recommend it for any single female Christian.
You can read the first 10% of the book by clicking here: http://goo.gl/BWgEs
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About "What Is He Thinking??"
In WHAT IS HE THINKING??, Rebecca interviews a range of men from high-profile types to the guys next door, men that every woman can relate to. Although the interviews focus on single guys ages 20-35, Rebecca also includes words of wisdom from older mentors she respects who have been successfully married for years, people like her dad, life coach, and pastor.
The men share their thoughts on topics like how women can respect themselves and the men in their lives, modesty, purity, taking it slow, friendship, letting guys lead, and more. This book gives them the floor to say what they would really like women to know.
The men respond candidly to questions such as:
What is the most attractive quality to you in a woman?
Is modesty truly attractive?
Is neediness a turn-off?
What do you find beautiful?
How can we be dependent on God for our identity, not on you?
How can we help you with boundaries physically?
Rebecca also discusses her own dating life, speaking openly about the single life, her struggle with loneliness, and her hope for the future. She challenges women to see the men in their lives as brothers in Christ and to trust God with their dating lives.
About Rebecca
Australian born Rebecca St. James is a Grammy Award winner and a multiple Dove Award recipient, with international success that has driven her record sales into the millions. In January 2008, she was named Favorite Female Artist in Contemporary Christian Music by readers of CCM Magazine for the seventh consecutive year. Rebecca also won Best Female Artist of 2007 from Christianitytoday.com-her fifth consecutive year to be given this honor. She's been involved in several film productions and voiced the character of Hope the Angel in VeggieTales' bestselling DVD production The Easter Carol. You can read more about Rebecca on her official Web site: http://www.rsjames.com/ or on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/RSJames. ~~~~~~
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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And now for the giveaway:
I have been given the opportunity to give a DVD away to one of my readers.
The giveaway lasts until October 11 at 11:59 Eastern Time, open only to the USA.
Please leave a separate comment for each way you enter as I use random.org to pick my winners.
Winners have 48 hours after being contacted to respond or I'll pick other winners.
Please leave contact information in your comment if it's not in your blogger profile so I will have a way of contacting you if you win.
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I was once on a date where the guy was driving down the wrong side of the road. Kind of funny now, but not then. It was accidental!
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I follow your blog on GFC and like you both on Facebook! I would love to win this! My husband bought me a snicker doodle cookie and a coke and put a note on it asking me for a date. It was so sweet. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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On my first date with my husband we took seperate cars from the restaurant to the place where we were going to hang out before the movie. Unfortunately, I had a flat tire and no way to call him and let him know why I wasn't there. By the time I got the spare on and made it he thought I had ditched him in the middle of the date. Almost seven years later we are married with three daughters.
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