Keeping a Princess Heart: In a Not-So-Fairy-Tale World

by Nicole Johnson

Book Overview

How can a woman live with hope . . . in the midst of reality?

You were once a little girl, dreaming of "happily ever after" like a fairy-tale princess. But unlike the fantasy world of Sleeping Beauty or Cinderella, reality has hit you hard.

Living in the not-so-fairy-tale world of laundry, kids, carpools, and your sometimes not-so-charming prince, you wonder how your heart wil survive, because what you have isn't even close to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849918812
• ISBN13: 9780849918810
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Positively PHENOMENAL!!!

This book was absolutely AWESOME!! I was quite surprised to see that some of the other reviews said they didn't like it! I really have no clue what they were talking about - If they were 'bored' with the Princess theme, then they obviously did not grasp its significance! This book was absolutely incredible!!!! Too many women and girls, especially in our day and age, are bombarded with the idea that 'falling in love' is just a farce; it can't really happen; it's found only in fairy tales. Our modern world is full of stylish cynicism. This book illustrates that Jesus was the Author of romance, the ultimate Romance, of course, being between us and Him. But also, for those women who the Lord has a man chosen for her to marry, the Lord can write a beautiful love story for her if she is willing to follow Him. I work at a Christian bookstore and I've set all the copies of this book we've received aside, and I've given them all away to people! I can't recommend this book highly enough! I even told my brother to read it; I told him it would help him understand how girls and women really feel, though they rarely say it. He read it and loved it. He was talking to one of his guy friends about it and ended up sending him one! As I said, I cannot praise it enough; I encourage any and all girls and women to read it. Whether you're young and single, or married with a couple kids. Not to mention that if you're a guy, this book will help you understand us females! =) I've never read a book that so perfectly described the way I feel! It is positively PHENOMENAL!!!

A New Classic

This book earned the Women of Faith Book of the Year - and after finishing it, I believe that it is an award well deserved. This book speaks powerful truth about the heart of every woman whether married or single. For all who suffer discouragement in this world - this book offers encouragement and hope by helping you focus on and understand better the love of the only ONE who does not disappoint. I have to say I had a hard time putting it down, and plan on reading it again. As a future counselor, I am sure this book will be one that I will recommend frequently.

Real Life Perspective

Nicole johnson is an incredible author who uses real life situations and story lines to encourage woman. The purpose of this book is to find a balance between living in despair or living a fantasy. I could not put this book down. It brought tears to my eyes whether I was crying or laughing. She is honest and genuine as well as humorous in the way she depicts her stories and characters. This is a great book when you're dealing with struggles. It helps you to remember that God is in charge of your life and everything has a purpose or is allowed for your good and He loves and cares about you. I think we all need to remember that and believe that from the depths of our heart and soul: the fact that God loves us enough to be called His daughter and friend but also to be called His very own "princess" is more than just a cliche. And this book brings all of this and much more into perspective, not in a condemning way, but a loving and compassionate way that helps you to understand the depths of God's love for us a little more with each page you turn.

RATED 5 STARS BECAUSE THERE WEREN'T 6!!!

This was ABSOLUTELY the best book I've read all year (2003)! Not only did I laugh, cry, and read it with barely putting it down, I bought 7 copies and gave them away with tissues!This book really reminded me of who I was meant to be... not in an arrogant and puffed up way, but that I am precious and that my Prince is coming after me, one day!! In the meantime, I am preparing to meet Him and making myself ready! Loved it! Loved it!! Loved it!!THIS is the "Wild at Heart" for women!! If you don't get this, you have your heart locked in a closet!!

An excellent book on remembering who we are

I loved this book! The author talks about how through Christ we are daughters of the King and how important it is to remember our true identity when the world breaks our heart, shatters our dreams, and refuses to recognize who we really are. I especially loved how she talks about woman's innate desire to be found by a prince and how Jesus is that prince for us. Even if an earthly prince never shows up, we can know that our heavenly prince has already found us and that he sees our beauty beneath the rags that this world often forces us to wear, and he loves and cherishes us. I also loved how she talks about the difference between being trying to be a princess in the world (through appearance and fame) and cultivating a princess heart which creates a beauty from within that will last for eternity. I highly recommend this book!