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A Life Better Than I Deserve
Nov. 9, 2009
Review: Let's Walk the Talk!
Recently I was provided a free review copy of Let's Walk the Talk! by Tyndale House. I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for providing my honest review, and the opinions expressed represent my own opinion about this product. Those interested in purchasing a copy may purchase this title for $12.99 here.
Danae Dobson's latest inspirational book targeted for teenage girls contains 22 devotional-style chapters packed into 208 pages. Covering topics as diverse as parent/teen conflict, friendships with unbelievers, unwholesome speech, postmodernism, teen crushes, modesty issues, eating disorders and inner versus outer beauty, this small book certainly delves into some weighty topics! Perhaps best known as the grown daughter of Focus on the Family's Dr. James and Shirley Dobson, Danae certainly fits her "big sister" shoes well. Her tone is one of someone who remembers well what it was like to be a teenager and is not afraid to share her own failures in an effort to impart wisdom to the teens of today. I am pleased with the wisdom, direction and encouragement she offers adolescent girls.
For each chapter, Danae interviewed teenagers, youth ministers, teachers and counselors. Following each short inspirational essay, Danae quotes some of these youth and youth leaders' thoughts on each topic, and then includes devotional thoughts and questions designed to stimulate thinking and discussion. Although not quite a devotional book, this book could ideally be used as a mother-daughter study book to read together and discuss.
Now, it could be simply given to a teenaged girl to read, but for my own just-turned 14 year old homeschooled daughter, this book contains much that I will want to discuss with her. She has not known anyone with an eating disorder and is not familiar with some of the movies and television shows one chapter refers to. I could hand it over to her to read, but I would really prefer to discuss some of these topics with her and answer any questions she has and clear up any potential confusion. On a weekly mom-daughter "date night." Over hot tea or hot cocoa and cookies, in the living room, after the younger children have been sent to bed. Accompanied by a few prayers and this book, I can foresee some productive late night talks with lots of mother-daughter bonding in our future!
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