Reviews

The Resolution for Women by Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Stephen Kendrick

sarahanne8382's review against another edition

2.0

I'll admit it, I skimmed the last few chapters, but I was busy moving, and by then I realized that the book wasn't really doing it for me and the discussions of my women's group were way more interesting than the book itself.

This was written in conjunction with The Resolution for Men which was as a companion piece for the movie Fireproof. It's all fine, but maybe I've been out of the Bible study habit too long or something because this book really didn't speak to me and Priscilla Shirer's "voice" really annoyed me. Maybe it's because we watched some videos she did about the book and so I could actually hear her voice while I was reading the book. I don't know. For whatever reason, this one just made me want to snarkily tear it apart rather than take the lessons to heart.

cperko's review against another edition

4.0

This is a great book to go through with someone else. It has some great questions at the end of each chapter that can be very convicting. The right amount of reading for each topic for a weekly or biweekly meeting, although I could use a lot more direction on a couple of these topics. I hope to use this book as material to meet with other women in the future. Great biblical guidance on everyday as well as eternal.

maryehavens's review against another edition

5.0

Well, I had a really good review and everything and then I accidentally deleted it when this book appeared on my to-read list again. Bottom line: it's great and every woman believer should read it! Very convicting and spiritual but in an easy to read format. I recommend doing one chapter a day or every couple of days so each lesson really sinks in.

ashleyb_4's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this book and the work that God has done in me while reading it. I think it may be one that I revisit yearly do help do a reset!

apiper312's review against another edition

5.0

So much truth and wisdom packaged in a way that sparks thought and change in a biblical way without feeling like I'm being shamed or preached into change. DEFINITELY will read again.

bookrecsondeck's review against another edition

5.0

I liked how she suggested to not rush reading the book but to try reading segments daily, I did to soak in the information. Contentment is the balancing point between the enjoyment of life now and the anticipation of what is to come. Contentment does not get rid of your desires it decreases its power that has over you by embracing gratitude. Encouraged to think about the difference between having faith and being faithful. Informative detailing about how the eagle eventually makes the nest very uncomfortable, somewhere you would like to get away from, in an attempt to encourage birds to fly. Instead of using direct quotes, I liked how she put verses in first person making it easier to declare it in first person. I liked the inventory she used for our tongues track record to get to the root of the problem.

jazin95's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

1.75

Honestly, I didn't have high hopes for this book. But here are my thoughts...

• The Bible isn't about gender studies, sexuality, etc. 
• The Bible is written in a patriarchal structure. It doesn't mean it is the 'desired/designed' way of being. 
• The 'definition of womanhood presented in God's word is written through this patriarchal lens.
• There is no acknowledgement of the original text. 
• So it's selfish to be a feminist? I'm not sure she knows what feminism is...
• So to be fulfilled, I need to be with a man, be fruitful and multiply? I must dress a certain way and can't say anything to offend men. God forbid I have a mind of my own. 
• Men are the established leaders, and women art designed to be leaders? 
• "Women have usurped the authority of men." I find this absolutely BS!

Feminism believes in full social, economic, and political equality for women. How is this not also a biblical attitude? While there was some excellent advice, I found the author's views really antiquated. For her, there is only one way to be a woman. 

cassandrasharp314's review against another edition

2.0

Its just not for me. I dont want to diss it because I've heard how wonderful it is and the group I'm reading it with loves it. Put I'm just not this woman and I find baptist just doesn't really match with me.

kmdahlgran's review against another edition

I liked this book. Several of the chapters really made me think about ways to change how I approach life. There are questions at the end of each chapter to get you thinking about what you read. I just read the book straight through this time, but I think I would like to go back and work through the questions to make some of the reading more applicable.

lisaebetz's review against another edition

5.0

I am usually wary of anything that is a tie-in to a movie, but this book was well worth my time. No marketing gimmicks here, just lots of useful, thought-provoking musings on how to live a godly life. The breadth of topics means that everyone will find some chapters that really hit home.
Both encouraging and challenging, Shirer's wisdom and gentleness shine through in each chapter. A book I would recommend to any woman.