I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships And Romance

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Summary: New Attitude
Review: I read this book in a week a year ago and now that I live in the dorms at UCLA, I find myself referring to it all of the time with my new friends. While Joshua's words are not the "final say", he gives you a fresh perspective and makes you think about areas of dating that seem harmless and they may not be. When reading this book, one should remember that every relationship is different (I myself have been dating my boyfriend for 5 years and he also read the book), but it can change your relationship for the better, using God as the leader. This is a great book and everyone should read it to realign their ways with God's ways. I can't wait for his next book that he is writing with his wife called "Boy Meets Girl".

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Summary: Not bad, though a little on the fluffy side.
Review: The stuff in this book is pretty good, but it's a little weird to think that someone so young would be the authoritative voice on dating. Especially since his background as a homeschooler is so different than the vast majority of us who went to public schools and such. I think other books have a bit broader perspective, like Singles at the Crossroads or Choosing God's Best.

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Summary: Great for teens seeking love the wrong way
Review: This is a wonderful book that enlightens the reader on alternative methods of pursuing romance. For so long I went about seeking love the wrong way. This book gave me new ideas and concepts that I now implement into my present dating relationships, and the realtionships work so much better than before. All young teens should consider the text of this book as a guide to use in dating. I still "date" girls, but I have gained many useful principles out of this book that I use every time I go out with a girl. I give this book a superior rating, and hope that anyone involved in dating would consider this book to read. It has proven very effective.

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Summary: Legalism by any other name would smell just as bad...
Review: The first thing fans of this book say is "I don't believe dating is wrong", just as assuredly as an Amway employee begins by saying "this is not a pyramid business". Personally, I've seen the results of a church that by using guilt and legalism (extra-biblical rules), tried to construct a social norm of not dating until one was financially in a position to marry, and certainly no dating until one was 20. The result was a group of kids that had set up a pattern of denying their emotions, and had no experience base. This was not preparedness for finding and building a lasting relationship. My wife and I dated for 5 years (starting in high school), and we have been married for 6. I'm not saying that's the pattern others should adopt, but merely that it's not impossible or even uncommon for that matter.

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Summary: A good book for young christian people
Review: I've read this book and think it is very good. It let you see in another way how you will handle your relations. It let you see that love isn't a game, it's very serious. With what purposse do you enter a relation? I think it's good to read both if you are in a relation or if you are single. Maybe you don't agree with all, but it makes you to get new thoughts about dating and relations in a christian way and how you can serve God while you are single.

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Summary: Excellent and God-centered
Review: Josh could have written the book more clearly and concisely, but the bottom line is, he followed God's will in his life. He writes on the bases of the scripture that tells us to seek God first and all other things will be added unto us. As a Christian young adult, I was relieved to see that someone MY AGE was going through the same feelings I have now. Josh points out, Biblically, that what God wants is for us to make Him first in our lives and to be a witness to His word-- at work, at home, at school and in relationships. And He will give us the earthly and heavenly rewards that He promises us. That's the truth in Bible times, now, and for the future.

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Summary: Life-changing Perspective
Review: This book was introduced to me by a close friend. It definitely changed by perspective on dating. The book is a must-read for any young single Christian serious in their walk with God. The book not only presents a biblically based point of view, but supports it very well. It helped me to see that dating is not the way God intended us to pair off. It improved my view of relationships and I sincerly and strongly reccommend it.

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Summary: Not very well written
Review: This author pushes the idea that "dating is against God's plan for your life." I do not agree with this. Dating is not bad. However, many of Joshua's points he made are valid and godly such as abstinence, compromising with your spouse, and treating a spouse with respect. Being a 17-yr old and a senior in high school, I have never dated anyone, because I haven't found the right person that I really like. I do not, however, believe that dating is wrong. I don't think it's any less-godly than a friendship, which it basically is. Sure, couples are faced with more serious issues than friends are, but if both people act responsibly, there is no problem. Just like anything, if people abuse the privilege or act irresponsibly, dating can be bad. But, for many, it helps them to get to know different types of people, and helps them decide what qualities they like in a person of the opposite sex. I do not believe that Josh telling everyone to "stop dating" is going to solve any problems; it will create them.

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Summary: Buy it now!
Review: This is the greatest book . I highly recommend it for all teens and young adults. It's not just about the dating thing, it's about life. There is so much good biblical info in here about everything. Relationships is the main focus, but it applies in so many areas. If you want to walk God's path, this book offers a lot of ideas and things to think about. You should definitely check this one out.

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Summary: Kissing somthing good-bye never felt so good!
Review: I Kissed Dating Good-bye ....YOU WHAT! I have heard that over and over ! This book written by Joshua Harris has taken this society by storm. This book is full of words of wisdom, stories and new ideas. Joshua has a great style of writing. His ideas have challenged youth (even a few adults) to treat one another with complete purity. This is a wonderful gift to any young person who is just starting to see what these whole male-female relationships are all about. I read this book at age 20. I wish I had read it 7 years before that. Give Joshua a chance to speak to you about what has been laid on his heart. My hopes are that this book would speak to you like it spoke to me.