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Summary: Very applicable to real life!
Review: Emotional Purity - wow, now there's a concept that many teenagers and adults today don't understand. This book thoughtfully examines misconception that Christian purity relates to romantic relationships and only to the physical realm. Heather Paulsen shows through examples and the principles of God's word that purity must be pursued in areas beyond the scope of this faulty idea. This book's overarching message is to "guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Proverbs 4:23). Guy-girl relationships (not even restricted to the explicitly romantic ones) can often lead to broken hearts because emotions go too far. Many books (see stuff by Josh Harris) focus on general purity in romantic relationships, but Heather shows that even good friends who aren't romantically involved must also be careful to remain pure. Without realizing it, friends can begin to spend more and more time with each other and become emotionally attached. Then, as Heather shows, the ensuing confusion about the goals of the relationship often leads to damaged hearts and severed friendships. This said, I think it is a shame that this book's message is hindered by generally poor writing. The manuscript is rather clunky and includes occasional grammatical errors. In any other book, this would be cause for a significant deduction in the stars it receives from me, but in this case, the beautiful message that shines through the sometimes obscuring language makes up for it. As I recall the power of this book's message to write this review, I find myself wanting to read it again. All teenagers and adults (even married ones) should allow this book to show them the importance of purity in all relationships. That means with co-workers, classmates, and friends, not just a significant other. Emotions often carry weak-minded and weak-willed humans (that's all of us) into impurity, regardless of marital status. Without careful protection of our hearts, our damaged emotions will be hindered from participating in the relationships for which God designed them - marriage and with Him.
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Summary: Message from Heather (Paulsen) Patenaude
Review: Hello all those who have read my book. As you can see above my last name changed because last summer I got married. My husband and I have talked about revising Emotional Purity and including our story. The main reason I am writing on here is to get my e-mail to those of you wishing to contact me. In the book it is wrong. My new e-mail address is: emotionalpurity@yahoo.com I love hearing from people. I love hearing how their lives have been changed by reading this book. God has done mighty things in my life and I so enjoy hearing from others. My husband and I knew each other for 6 months before we started to "date" "court"...whatever you want to call it. When we defined our relationship (March 11, 2003) and realized we both had feelings for each other we stated from the beginning that this was for marriage. Five days later we knew we wanted to get married and 5 weeks later we were engaged. We got married on July 12, 2003. Saving my heart for him has blessed our marriage in ways I can't even express. Not only did I save my heart, but John, my husband, had a pure heart as well. We both feel so blessed to have found each other. My only regret: I wish I would have waited more patiently! I am 29 now. I was 24 when I wrote Emotional Purity. God has taught me so much and I so desire to share it with others. May God bless you all!
In Him,
Heather (nee Paulsen) Patenaude
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Summary: Very applicable to real life!
Review: I highly recommend this book to all single young women AND men. In today's society we tend to stress the importance of physical purity while completely missing the fact that it begins with a pure heart. My cousin loaned me a copy of this book while I was recovering from yet another "broken heart". I had never held the guys hand, let alone slept with him; however our hours of studying the Bible together and daydreaming about the future wrapped my emotions completely around him, and when I realized he was not the one for me I still could not let go.
So girls and guys, PAY attention to the wisdom inside this book and watch the little thoughts and dreams that enter your head. Stop them before they grow into mountains in your heart!
Praise God for the faithfulness of Heather in addressing this much needed issue!
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Summary: Graceful author used to bless readers
Review: Okay, now this is one of the most unique and challenging Christian living books that i have ever read. as a Christain i rate books in 3 ways. first is how scripturally based it is. second is how applicable it is. and third is how much it leads one to prayer. this revalation revealed by God to Heather Paulsen qualifies for all three. Guaranteed to change the way you think about current relationships, and how you act around others.
as a friend of mine Claire Angus, who i let borrow this book says, "I would recommend very highly to EVERYONE." I second this saying. if you are a guy or a girl, and want to know about relationships with others, and how to keep the relationship the way God would want it, Read what God says through his instrument, Heather Paulsen.
Seeking Him First,
Campus Crusade for Christ student President at UMass Amherst
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: Overall, this is a wonderful book. Paulsen has brought up many wonderful points - for men as well as women. If only men knew how quickly women can get caught up, and how little it takes - perhaps they'd be more respectful! Heather's message is to guard one's heart, keeping it safe and tender for the earthly manifestation of God's love we are waiting for. Having been burned a few times before, I can wholeheartedly say that in the long run, it is indeed better to play it safe and give our hearts and emotions to God to protect. I do find myself compelled to point out that some of the grammatical and typographical errors in the book are distracting and annoying - and they are errors any good editor should have seen and corrected. But this doesn't take away from the overall message of the book. I recommend this book to any dating single, Christian or not. Some of the things Heather talks about are probably not applicable to all (she is over 28 and still lives at home with her parents, which is something I find rather worrisome). My father doesn't sit down with all of my dates or talk to the young men I go out with because I'm an adult and on my own! But still, it is possible to apply most of her message to one's life - women, in particular, should have a respected person to whom they are accountable and someone they trust. I do think she brings up some questions that are then not answered - for instance, she does not recommend talking about one's hopes and dreams for the future. This is fine at first, at least as far as the house, picket fence, and 2.3 kids go, but I would hope that adults eventually discuss these things before making a commitment, lest they find themselves in a very surprising situation! Perhaps she can write a sequel. I'm actually surprised she doesn't have a website - the book and its message are absolutely excellent and worthy of noting.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: Overall, this is a wonderful book. Paulsen has brought up many wonderful points - for men as well as women. If only men knew how quickly women can get caught up, and how little it takes - perhaps they'd be more respectful! Heather's message is to guard one's heart, keeping it safe and tender for the earthly manifestation of God's love we are waiting for. Having been burned a few times before, I can wholeheartedly say that in the long run, it is indeed better to play it safe and give our hearts and emotions to God to protect. I do find myself compelled to point out that some of the grammatical and typographical errors in the book are distracting and annoying - and they are errors any good editor should have seen and corrected. But this doesn't take away from the overall message of the book. I recommend this book to any dating single, Christian or not. Some of the things Heather talks about are probably not applicable to all (she is over 28 and still lives at home with her parents, which is something I find rather worrisome). My father doesn't sit down with all of my dates or talk to the young men I go out with because I'm an adult and on my own! But still, it is possible to apply most of her message to one's life - women, in particular, should have a respected person to whom they are accountable and someone they trust. I do think she brings up some questions that are then not answered - for instance, she does not recommend talking about one's hopes and dreams for the future. This is fine at first, at least as far as the house, picket fence, and 2.3 kids go, but I would hope that adults eventually discuss these things before making a commitment, lest they find themselves in a very surprising situation! Perhaps she can write a sequel. I'm actually surprised she doesn't have a website - the book and its message are absolutely excellent and worthy of noting.
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Summary: Emotional Purity by Heather Paulsen
Review: This book is full of depth and honesty. With all the untrue information published about relationships, this book tells what happens when emotions run unchecked. This book should be read by every father, every pastor and every youth worker.... to help give boundaries and truth to the youth of today. Miss Paulsen gives lots of insight into just how and why the emotional boundaries should stay in-check until that young person has the permission to engage in the emotional-charged relationship called marriage. This book will help anyone understand why purity should be protected.
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Summary: Required reading for all
Review: This book should be required reading by all ages. Parents, children, grandparents. What a wonderful work. How much less heart ache, heart breaking and true purity we would have if we followed the Biblical Principals Heather puts forth in her book. Easy reading, you don't want to put it down!
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