Let Me Be a Woman

I have been a fan of Elisabeth Elliot for a long time, but have never read this book until recently and I fell in love with it. Although it was written many years ago, it is still very applicable for today's young women who are getting ready to get married to the man of their dreams. It is just like sitting down with the author and listening to her share her thoughts with her daughter on many different subjects regarding marriage. One of my favorite quotes (and there were many) was, "We are called to be women. The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman. For I have accepted God's idea of me, and my whole life is an offering back to show more Him of all that I am and all that He wants me to be."

There are many demands and cultural pressures on young women today. This book gives a very good and godly response to some of the issues regarding womanhood and the worth of being what God wants us to be. I am going to get a copy for each of my grand-daughters to have when they get engaged. It is a small book, with short chapters and very easy to read in a short amount of time. Highly recommended!! show less

I think I first read this while still single and in college, but each reread reminds me of how thankful I am to have been created a woman and to have married a man who also appreciates our complementary roles.

" In order to learn what it means to be a woman, we must start with the One who made her"
Elliot writes candidly about what it means to be a Christian woman and tackles tough issues, including: subordination; the single life; self-discipline; what makes a marriage work; etc.

Let Me Be A Woman
Elisabeth Elliot

Book Summary: The author combines her observations and experiences in a number of essays on male-female relationships. In these days of conflicting demands and cultural pressures, what kind of woman do you wish to be? How should you respond? What should you think? Elisabeth Elliot is one of Christiandom's most able and articulate writers. In this profound and moving book she presents her unique perspective. Now married a third time after losing two husbands through death, she offers golden insights which apply to the single, the married, and the widowed.These notes on womanhood, written to her daughter Valerie a few weeks before Val's marriage, are a gift of lasting worth for all Christian women.

Review: show more This is a fantastic book for any woman to read. I loved the humble and godly advice and wisdom that Ms. Elliot possess. She is a favorite of mine. I love how she breaks down the culture and the call on a woman who belongs to Christ. This is must read for me yearly. I need the guidance of woman who have walked the hard steps of this world and kept on going with Christ’s help and guidance. I believe this book is just as relevant today as it was when she first wrote it. Books like this are disappearing from the Woman’s section of Christian bookstores. show less

Author Elisabeth Elliot says, "We are called to be women. The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman. For I have accepted God's idea of me, and my whole life is an offering back to Him of all that I am and all that He wants me to be." She is one of Christendom's most able and articulate writers. In this new book, Let Me Be A Woman, she couples her own observations and experiences of life with her careful, lifelong study of the Scripture. The book is subtitled "Thoughts on Womanhood for Valerie," and is the gift of this talented mother to a daughter on the threshold of her own marriage.

I enjoyed this one immensely. I wish I had read it years ago but the wisdom wouldn't have been received back then.

Nan McNamara is an excellent narrator.

Excellent, excellent, excellent! Every lady should read this before getting married!