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Summary: Represents the Word of God w/ a very realistic perspective.
Review: Joshua Harris attacks all areas of dating and how God sees this issue. He bases his information from the Word of God (The Holy Bible). It focuses more on appreciating the gift of singleness than dating. Overall, it helps to prepare any human being for the single life, pre-marriage and marriage. It's awesome. If you want to live the way God wants you to, I dare you to get the contents of this book in your spirit!
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Summary: Love is Patient....
Review: What some people who disagree with this book may not understand is that true love is always patient. Not kissing until your wedding day? Even if you *are* going to wait several years, if you feel that is best for you--that is good. Having been kissed before in a relationship that crashed, I know how intense my regret was that I had given this guy my kisses. Why waste your kisses until you're sure? Much applause, Mr. Harris. Your advice needs to be heard. God can be trusted to do what is best in His own timing.
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Summary: The Power of God!
Review: Joshua Harris did a remarkable job on informing the world about its dating habits, and the way that it relates to the Bible. I am 19 years old and have been dating since 15, and all my relationships have gone sour because I was in a rush to belong to someone. By reading this book, I realize that I had no business dating, that I should have been devoting my time to God. God comes first, and often we are being misled into thinking otherwise. I applaude Joshua for writing this book, and I want to acknowledge God in the mist of that, for it is through the Holy Spirit that this book could have ever been written.
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Summary: what I wish I had known 10 years ago....
Review: This book so plainly lays out the format for young Christians seeking partners for life. The suggestions set forth in this book, if heeded, will save you years of heartache and sorrow.
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Summary: Great advise!
Review: I haven't fully finshed the book yet, but so far I love his book. I think if more people followed these guidelines, there would be less divorce. I am a 33 year old divorced mother who hated being back out in the dating world. I am glad to have read this. It helps being single (again) not so bad! It also helps me not make the same mistakes I made when I was younger. If only I had a book like this back then. Thank you Joshua!
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Summary: This is a great book . . . and it DOES work!
Review: Joshua Harris has very insightful thoughts about dating. My faith is a lot like his, and for those of you who think it doesn't work, the divorce rate of those who follow a variation of his theories is 1%. Also, it is possible to find a mate this way . . . for a fact, Joshua Harris is married. So, my opinion of this book, is the highest possible. It is a great uplifter and encouragement to those of us who have pledged to let God choose our mate. A huge thank you should go out to Josh Harris for this book.
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Summary: I don't care what anyone says, this book makes perfect sense
Review: This book makes perfect sense. I read it in a day and a half almost without stopping-it's absolutely entrancing. But you have to have an open mind and give every idea a chance. You don't have to follow every step by step rule that is in it, but it can certainly clear up your uncertainties or frustrations on dating. My head was finally out of the clouds after reading this, and I believe in it wholeheartedly. How could God's perfect plan not include who you spend your life with? That is kind of a big thing. Anyway, it's worth a shot. What have you got to lose, but a few hours? Your views on this subject may determine your entire future.
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Summary: Who do you want to please more? Man or God?
Review: I just read this book and just last week went to one of Josh's conferences. It was the most awesome thing I ever went to and God taught me so much. Not only about relationships with guys and girls. When I was there, he said that God just wanted us to say "yes"! Just depend on Him and let Him be the Lord of your life! I think many of us would like to be patted on the back and told that we were doing wonderfully in every area of our lives instead of sincerely asking God, "what would you have me to do? Whatever it is I will do it." I met Josh in person when I was there and there is no one who can tell me that His testimony and ministry hasn't changed my life! He is REAL and not a big celebrity who wants only fame and attention. At his conference I rededicated my life to the Lord and am so excited about what God is going to do in my life and in those around me. And even though he was 19 when he wrote his book, he's 24 now and married and his first kid is on the way. It's not imposibble to hold high standards when the rest of the world doesn't. His life is testimony is proof of this. I pray that I can say the same thing about my ownself when I'm his age.
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Summary: So young. So naive. Life doesn't work that way Buster!
Review: This book was so unrealistic that it could have only been written by someone who knew absolutely nothing about the topic, (although I do applaud any 19 year old who can land a book deal). Joshua Harris' idealism may be great for a 15 year old, but all of us sliding towards 30 can't sit around and wait for God to hand deliver a perfect mate. If there was a place where men desperate for meaningful relationships fell from the sky, I would know about it! I don't know about you guys, but here in the 9 to 5 world there are very few ice cream socials to get to know people in a group environment. What's this about not kissing until your wedding day? I thought I was conservative. That may be okay if you plan on marrying someone within a few months, but what about those of us who plan on dating for years? Finding a future husband or wife is no passive matter. God helps those who help themselves. Not dating isn't going to save you from pain. You want a mate, go out and find one. It's not easy, but the good things in life never are.
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Summary: This book's ideas are both good and bad.
Review: If I could have, I would have given the book 2 1/2 stars. There are many points in this book that I agree with: you should not date someone with selfish intentions; dating can isolate you from your friends and family; unhealthy romantic relationships can cause you to shun opportunities that would otherwise help you to become a stronger man or woman of God; dating teaches people that "romance" is the most important aspect of a relationship. Regardless of whether or not people who have read this book have been inspired to give up dating, it has taught many people how to keep their relationships balanced and what really matters when evaluating a future husband or wife. What I do not like about this book is how unrealistic it is. Harris tells his male readers to observe women in group situations and be friends with them before moving to another level. Sorry, but life does not work that way. What if you meet someone at the post office or while sitting next to him or her on a plane, and you realize that you would like to get to know that person better? Would you not ask that person on a date because you haven't been able to "observe?" Harris also says that dating provides an artificial environment for evaluating a guy or girl's potential as a husband or wife because you're most concerned with how the other person looks and how fun he or she is. But don't friends in groups also make those judgements? The author neglects to discuss the possible pitfalls of being friends with someone first and then courting (as though that system is perfect) while bashing dating. He also seems to believe that God works in very obvious ways. His life may be like that, but mine sure isn't. Although my feelings about this book are mixed, I do look forward to reading the book that he is now writing with his wife.
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