“Mirror, Mirror: Am I Beautiful?” by Shelley Hitz. Book Review: Part 5

I said this in the first post about “Mirror, Mirror: Am I Beautiful?” and I wish to say it again, this is one of the best books I have read this year.  I recommend every girl who reads this post to read “Mirror, Mirror, Am I Beautiful?” by Shelley Hitz.  I could not help but think throughout the book of girls I know who could benefit from the advice and encouragement found in this book.  I plan on referring this book to my friends, as well as young girls in the Sunday School class I teach.

The last few chapters talk about the relevancy of God’s Word and the fact that archaeology, history, science and prophecy confirm God’s Word to be true.  Shelley provides Bible verses, statistics and facts that prove the Bible to be the inspired, infallible Word of God.   I am a Bible student in my second semester of college and I finished studying  archaeology and the Old Testament, and the history behind the Bible a few weeks ago, so I enjoyed reading what she had to say about the subject.  She makes some excellent points!

Aside from facts and statistics, Shelley Hitz talks about the importance of salvation, and how we can have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  She talks about how prayer and reading God’s Word will benefit our lives, causing us to grow deeper in our walk with the Lord.

At the closing of “Mirror, Mirror: Am I Beautiful?”  Shelley Hitz includes scripture references to help us overcome issues we deal with, such as fear, insecurity, hopelessness, shame and worthlessness.   Included in the appendix of the book are printable scripture cards and worksheets to help you with your struggles and overcome them by reaching out to God who is the only one that can completely rescue you from your circumstances, and He will rescue you, when you call upon His name.

I like that how all throughout the book Shelley Hitz leads you to God. With every point she makes, and every opinion she states, she always talks about God, and that is refreshing.  She does not dogmatically state her beliefs and opinions, she is not forcing them one anyone.   She teaches, explains and encourages in a loving manner, you can truly tell from her writing that her heart is to help girls in their struggles and lead them to the feet of Jesus where He gently picks us up and welcomes us into His loving arms, to heal all of our brokenness and strengthen us with His love so that we may find that our true beauty lies in Christ. 

True beauty is found in the eyes of our Creator.  Seek Him, and you will find your worth.   That’s the whole purpose of “Mirror, Mirror: Am I Beautiful?” I encourage you to read the book!

For more information about Shelley Hitz and her book check out her websites at the links below!

www.ShelleyHitz.com

www.TrueBeautyBook.com

Mardi Manning is a homeschooled graduate. She loves modest fashion, designs jewelry, works as a pharmacy technician, all the while studying photography, voice and piano.