Book Review - Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship

This past weekend I finished reading "Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship" by Joshua Harris. I heartily encourage all Christian singles out there - whether you are 16 or 36 - to read this book. It not only gives you encouragement for your future, but also teaches you contentment for the position you are now at in life. Below is the synopsis of the book as well as my rating and review of the book.


THE BOOK:


If you're fed up with self-centered relationships that end in disillusionment, it's time to rethink romance. Finding the loving, committed relationship you want shouldn't mean throwing away your hopes, your integrity, or your heart.


In Boy Meets Girl, Joshua Harris - the guy who kissed dating goodbye - makes the case for courtship. As old-fashioned as it might sound, courtship is what modern-day relationships desperately need. Think of it as romance chaperoned by wisdom, cared for by community, and directed by God's Word.


Filled with inspiring stories from men and women who have rediscovered courtship, Boy Meets Girl is honest, romantic, and refreshingly biblical. Keep God at the center of your relationship as you discover how to:

Set a clear course for your romance

Get closer without compromise

Find support in a caring community

Deal with past sexual sin

Make the right decisions about your future

MY REVIEW:

I give this book a 5 out of 5 star rating!! :-)

Boy Meets Girl was a refreshing read that encourages singles to find peace in trusting their love life to the Lord - the ultimate romance Writer. The book is filled with countless true stories of couples who both did and did not wait for God’s perfect timing in their love story. Harris also tells his own love story with his wife, Shannon, going through their courtship and engagement, discussing their struggles and commitments, and finally, their joyous success and purity on their wedding. Their love story in itself is a beautiful testimony of God's promise to bring your future spouse to you in His perfect time.
There weren’t really any cons to this book, but there is one caution that I would give to a person interesting in reading it: Harris talks plainly and openly about sexual temptations, past sexual sins, and how we should strive for sexual purity until marriage. While I in no way condemn Harris for speaking on this topic (as it is a very important one in our day), I just urge caution if giving this to a young teen to read.


Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am encouraged and renewed in my determination to remain both physically and emotionally pure until my wedding day. I highly recommend it to all the singles out there!!