Feminine Appeal (New Expanded Edition with Questions)

By Carolyn Mahaney

Book Overview

Carolyn Mahaney identifies with the challenges facing women in today's world and meets them with the guidance of God's Word. The feminine virtues described in Titus 2 have transformed her life and the lives of countless other women. This book will show you the appeal of being a woman who lives for God and helps others do the same. Carolyn's warm, practical, biblical, God-centered approach offers the mature mentoring that women of every age yearn for at times. For some, Feminine Appeal may be an excellent stand-in for the mentor they lack right now. For others, it will wonderfully complement the relationship they have with an older friend of the Titus 2 sort. - John and Noel Piper, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis We love this book It's a godsend for both wives and their husbands. It gives women a clear vision of biblical femininity and shows men what to encourage their wives towards. Carolyn has been a friend and mentor to Shannon, and we're thrilled that through these pages she provides women of all ages the same honest, convicting, and hope-filled guidance. -Joshua and Shannon Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye We'll give this book our ultimate endorsement-we have given it to all our married daughters Carolyn offers the kind of godly, seasoned counsel that is desperately needed by women today. She is practical, authentic, and biblically based. This book ought to be required reading for every woman-married or single -Dennis and Barbara Rainey, Founders, FamilyLife Today Feminine Appeal has had a huge impact on the women of our church. Carolyn writes with a wonderful blend of soundness, encouragement, humility, and practicality that makes this book one of the best on the market for women desiring to please God in these most basic and crucial of life callings. Feminine Appeal has been the single most valuable book on Titus 2 living for women that I (Connie) have ever read. -Mark and Connie Dever, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581346158
• ISBN13: 9781581346152
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Crossway
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding

I do not always choose the books I review. Sometimes I am able to request specific titles from publishers but other times titles arrive unannounced. This provides me with the opportunity to review books that I would not, under most other circumstances, read. Such is the case with Feminine Appeal, written by Carolyn Mahaney. I left the book in my shelf for several weeks before I dared to open it up. I was gratified to see that it was endorsed by many men far more godly (and masculine) than myself, so if someone is going to laugh at me for reading it, they will also have to mock John Piper, Josh Harris, Mark Dever, Wayne Grudem, Dennis Rainey and Randy Alcorn. I feel that I am in good company, and so much so that I can even admit that I found the book tremendously enjoyable. Feminine Appeal is, of course, written primarily for women. Having prepared several audio tapes which examined Titus 2, Mahaney was challenged (apparently by Mark Dever) to publish these presentations in book format. Nancy Leigh DeMoss says that as she listened to these tapes "my heart rejoiced at her evident love for the truth and her clear, compelling presentation of this passage that outlines the " curriculum" that should be at the heart of all ministry by and to women. I was delighted when Carolyn agreed to put that teaching in book form." Mahaney extracts seven feminine virtues from verses 3 to 5 of Titus 2. The verses read as follows: Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. The seven virtues are: * The delight of loving my husband * The blessings of loving my children * The safety of self-control * The pleasure of purity * The honor of working at home * The rewards of kindness * The beauty of submission Each of these topics receives a single chapter in the book which concludes with a reflection on Mahaney's own mother, Margaret, who evidenced so many of these graces. Appended to the book is a study guide prepared by Nicole Mahaney Whitacre, daughter of C.J. and Carolyn. There were at least two aspects of this book that stood out to me. First, in a book of this type it is always easy for an author to present herself as the example of all that is good and worthy. It is easy for an author to show how she has overcome the difficulties of life and now exemplifies the virtues of godliness. This is particularly prevalent in certain areas of the Christian world where Christian writers, speakers and singers feel they need to display the evidences of a type of anointing that transcends what the rest of us experience. I was glad to see that Mahaney is honest and humble. She humbly admits her own faults and her own shortcomings. She does not hold herself as the example

A Must Have Book for Our Generation of Christian Women

This is one of the best books I have ever read in the realm of being a Godly wife and mother. It is like having a godly mother who has raised children from infanthood to adulthood and had a happy marriage sit down and share what are the most important ways you can be a blessing to your family and husband. It really emphasizes the importance of family relations over worldly success and materialism. I would highly recommend it to anyone struggling in these roles or a new wife and mother.

Excellent Read!

This book is an excellent resource for those wishing to fulfill their calling to be a Titus 2 woman. After a failed marriage and being a single mom who works outside the home, I found this book a treasure trove of information on how, even I, can become the woman of God I was born to be.I find it unfortunate that a previous reviewer saw this book as anything less than glorifying to women and exemplifying women's equality and worth in the home. I suggest she read it again, this time with her eyes open.Bravo to Carolyn Mahaney!

Grateful!

I was saddened as I read the earlier review from "Stafford, Va" and heard the bitterness expressed. She has missed out on something so precious and beautiful. This book is the most biblical, clear, concise and FREEING presentation on the topic of womanhood that I have ever read!!! Not only was Carolyn honest and forthright, but her words were filled with hope and truth. It takes courage to write about this truth in the day and age that we live in. I respect Carolyn for the stand that she has taken and I look forward to the day when my daughters will be able to read this book and learn as I have.

Excellent!!!!

This book is a must read for any woman (single or married), who is serious about living a life glorifying to God! Carolyn is very down to earth and refreshing. She is very honest about her life and the way a Christian woman should live. It should be on your bookshelf! You will benefit greatly from this refreshing and honest look at Titus 2.