Daughters of the King: Finding Victory Through Your God-Given Personal Style

A few years ago I met Dr. Hayes by divine appointment on the internet. The Lord prompted me to call her, it took 2 weeks to get up the nerve to do so, when I did, we talked for 4 hours straight. It was awesome. She sent me her book, I read it in two days. I called a board meeting of my ministry SisterCare, International and I declared that it was mandatory reading for every member. My simple testimony is, I finally found a book that speaks to my heart about who I am authentically. It helped me to accept myself in ways that I had never considered and I have been a more confident and empowered woman since I read Daughters of the King. Yes, I am Jaunty Esprit! When I shared the book with as many as thirty other First Ladies in our community, they all called within days crying, thanking me over and over again for giving them such a precious affirming gift. They have since asked Dr. Hayes to come and minister to their entire congregations. Even the men have testified of how their wives have come alive since reading Daughters of the King. I've given away cases of her book for Christmas presents and after three years, it's still mandatory reading for SisterCare. For me and everyone I've shared, its been spiritually transforming and that's why God gave Dr. Hayes the wisdom, insight, wit and passion to write such a liberating book for women of all fashion styles and personality types. God fearfully and wonderfully made us and that's the most beautiful message that the book conveys. It's classic, healing and a gift to everywoman.

Several years ago, struggling with how different I seemed to be from the traditional "Christian" woman, I started a study of all the women in the Bible. What I learned was that there were many different types of women and what marked all of them was godliness, strength and kindness. Still, I struggled with the balance between modesty and just looking frumpy as what appealed to me in clothing sometimes seemed extreme to others. So for a few years, I rested in a tomb of taupe and gray, trying very hard to be quiet and good. Then I read DAUGHTERS OF THE KING. On each page almost, I had to pause and cry as God affirmed that although He had work to do in me, He'd made me the way I am for a reason. It takes all types of women to do the will of God. Unfortunately, sometimes we persecute each other because we are not secure in our own identity. This book does speak about fashion, but that's not all it's about. It's about discovering who you are...and remembering whose you are.

Too often as women in the church, we judge other women by their personal style. We make assumptions about their walk with the Lord based upon outward appearances. Dr. Hayes' book gives every woman "permission" to be the beautiful spirit that she is, without apology. I'm proud to know I'm a creative poetic, and wear that label as a source of pride! I now have a legitimate reason for not being able to conform to "church suits with matching hats!" LOL!! Great book! Pamela R. Purifoy P.R. Communications Group

Despite the "progressive" and "pseudo-intellectual" negative reviews of Publishers Weekly, I found this book on spirituality and style uplifting and validating. If the whole of the natural world can be categorized into groups and sub-groups, why not humans?! This is a fun read and will help "real women" everywhere feel like it's okay to be themselves--and to be loved just as they are, in their own style. You will enjoy and appreciate not only Gail King's style book, but her championship attitude toward all women. Buy and read! You'll be glad you did! Brooke Ball (Charlotte, NC)

Every person on earth has been created in God's image; God Himself assures us of that. If that is true, then how are we all so vastly different? Gail Hayes, in delightful insightful fashion, helps the reader identify just what part of God's image she, the reader, resembles, and then explains how to cooperate with those natural characteristics to look and feel like a genuine Daughter of the King of kings--A most invigorating concept from a truly remarkable Daughter herself. You will surely find yourself in this book and it will change your life!