Disclosure Statement: I received this book as part of the Booksneeze blogger book review program from Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Whilst I get these books for free as part of the Booksneeze program, I am under no obligation to provide a glowing report for them. To be honest I had a few reservations about this particular one from the outset. The whole prospect of a schmaltzy American “knight in shining armour” approach to the perfect teenage girl thing that I grew up with was almost enough to make this Aussie girl want to ditch the program and return the book…but as I read I discovered something quite different.

Jenna Lucado is the daughter of famous Christian writer Max Lucado…though not too many of the book’s target audience will know who he is, let alone appreciate the importance of his influence on the author…which is possibly a good thing given the good old Aussie cynicism of all things celebrity. Suffice it to say that Jenna explores her relationship with her very human father in parallel with her relationship with God as her heavenly Father as a basis for a young woman’s self-worth.

The book is an easy read and provides space for the reader to think, interact and explore beauty and self-worth at a pace that is both manageable and is great for sharing with a friend.

As women (young and old) we grow up and exist in an environment where self-worth is measured by achievements and outward appearance. This book is a breath of fresh air that explores the true basis of lasting beauty and self-confidence that transcends age, time and social status. Jenna explores a wide range of quirky beauty tips and ways to accessorise in a way that not only transcends time, but is absolutely timeless.

Whilst there are elements of American schmaltz throughout the narrative (and I may be speaking from an ever so slightly jaded almost-forty year old Aussie view point )  I believe the central message of this book is absolutely essential reading for any young woman who has grown up in the age of glamour magazines and Photoshopped fantasy.

I’d love to give my copy of Redefining Beautiful away because I believe the message of this little book is one that needs to be spread. To win all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog with your favourite beauty tip! Entries close Friday 18th June. (The winner will be selected randomly.)

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