From the Publisher
Guys Aren''t the Only Ones Fighting a Battle for
Purity
The world you live in promotes sex as the answer to just about
everything. The pressure to go along with the crowd is greater than
ever before, and it''s easy to compromise in little ways that are a
lot more harmful than they seem. You and your friends may become
caught up in destructive relationships or sexual activities without
even knowing how you got there. You just want to be normal-to fit
in, to be liked, to look attractive to the opposite sex. But are
you paying too high a price?
This counterpart to the award-winning Every Young Man''s
Battle can help you:
· learn how the sexual battle begins in your heart and mind
· understand your hunger for attention from guys
· recognize and avoid the potential pitfalls awaiting
young women on the journey toward adulthood and possibly
marriage
· find out how the media, novels, fashion, internet chat rooms, and
body and beauty obsessions influence your sexual choices-and what
you can do about it
· guard your mind, heart, and body against sexual and emotional
compromise
· develop a deeper, more satisfying level of intimacy with
God
Whether you have so far protected yourself emotionally and
sexually, feel that you''ve been robbed of your purity, or have
given in to temptation in some way, this book can help you achieve
or reclaim sexual integrity. It can also guide you through the
temptations and pressures of young adulthood while demonstrating
how you can live your life to the fullest-without regrets.
Includes a comprehensive workbook for individual or group
study.
From the Jacket
"I'm so grateful that Shannon decided to be as honest and real as
she is-that's the only way this book could be as powerful as it
is.… God is going to heal in unbelievable ways through this potent
work of art and heart!… I can honestly say that this book has
changed me-because it gives a clear picture of who Jesus is, who we
are as His bride, and why we can't seem to be satisfied with
anything or anyone else."
-Bethany Dillon, songwriter and recording artist
"Like a steady IV drip, today's teenage girls get a message of
confused and cheapened sexuality. They are desperate for reasons to
guard and preserve themselves. Shannon Ethridge gives girls reasons
in this relevant and readable book. Every young woman and every
young woman's mother needs to read this book!"
-Sharon Hersh, author of "Mom, I Feel Fat!" and "Mom,
I Hate My Life!"
"A must-read for every teenage girl! Honest and informative, this
book is not only highly readable with its true-to-life
illustrations, but it's packed with answers for every sexual
situation today's teens encounter. What a great antidote for the
twisted sexual messages our pop-culture continues to dish out. Way
to go, Shannon!"
-Melody Carlson, author of Diary of a Teenage Girl series and
Torch Red, Color Me Torn
"Shannon writes with a direct, forthright style, yet she remains
tactful and kind as she presents her balanced, godly teaching on
dating and relationships. Without question, this is a must-read for
any young woman who longs to remain pure in her relationship with
God, and I suspect this book will very quickly become a staple of
small-group studies."
-Fred Stoeker, coauthor of Every Young Man's Battle
"This book should be required reading for any teenage girl who
has been exposed to the negative influences of the culture through
media, music, movies, and fashion magazines. As someone who is in
the trenches of ministry to teen girls, I appreciate Shannon's
candid approach and her willingness to tackle some difficult topics
facing our young women. She does a beautiful job of exposing the
godless issues of the culture, while at the same time, offering
godly solutions."
-Vicki Courtney, founder of Virtuous Reality Ministries and author
of Your Girl: Raising A Godly Daughter in an Ungodly World
"This book is awesome! I will be buying it and reading it with
teens that I mentor. I wish it had been available to me when I was
a teen."
-Adrienne Freas, homemaker and Campus Crusade for Christ staff
member
About the Author
Shannon Ethridge is a million-copy best-selling
author and international conference speaker. Since 1989 she has
counseled thousands of students, women, and married couples on
sexual integrity and intimacy, and has been a frequent speaker in
church and college settings. She lives in east Texas with her
biggest cheerleaders--her husband of 20 years, Greg, and their two
teenage children, Erin and Matthew.
Stephen Arterburn is founder and chairman of New
Life Clinics, host of the daily New Life Live! national
radio program, creator of the Women of Faith Conferences, a
nationally known speaker, and the best-selling author
of more than two dozen books, including the
award-winning Every Young Man''s Battle with coauthor Fred
Stoeker.
