Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman

Disciplines of the Beautiful Women holds true even in today's time. If you are a busy career woman or a stay at home mom her tips just on organizing your closet are worth it's weight in gold. Yet this book is so much more than just time management and how to take care of yourself including your appearance. We all know that we get a better response from our spouse and others if we put the time into our looks. Not to mention how we feel better about ourselves in doing so. There is just a small section with her tips on how she does so without vanity and lots of time involved. That way we have the time to work on "the inside" and get to what path God has for us or the the science experiment you may have found under your couch cushion courtesy of your kids. The greatest treasure in this book I found to be her "notebook" (wonderful tips and much more than a daily planner) and how she writes down her prayers. When you go back over some of your prayers from the past you can giggle as you see how much you have grown and how the Lord is working in your life. Plus her filing system is a brilliant idea. She never misrepresents in her title. It is indeed a discipline to commit to the methods yet she simplifies her time tested methods for us. Very rewarding and easy read. Just a note that there is a study guide in the back that you may want to do along with each chapter instead of waiting until you read the entire book. She uses her life as a Pastors Wife,busy mom and public speaker for her examples and how these things help her with time and just enrich her life as it has so many others that have used her methods. Not to make anyone feel inferior or less than a devoted Christian than she. It worked for her so she is just sharing it with others. Most people that have read this book say the same thing. "It changed my life."

Praise God for books like this! Anne Ortlund has wonderfully shared golden nuggets of truths for any, if not for all of the women of the world, especially to those of the family of God. Her teachings are very practical and very attainable with the help of God Who dwells in the hearts of those who believe in Him and in His word. Indeed, a beautiful woman is not only with a beautiful face and body, but most of all, she has the Lord Jesus Christ at the very center of her life. That, is God's kind of a beautiful woman!Thank you Anne for sharing you life in a book.God bless you!

Anne invented the "Daytimer" before women were carrying them, knew instinctively that in a busy woman's life "Eliminate and Concentrate" is always the key, and totally changed my life with her personal and spiritual book. She manages the roles of mother and best friend all rolled into one and challenges us gently into living deliberately rather than haphazardly. I am so glad it is back in print! I recommend it everywhere I go.

This is a book that has literally changed the way I want to live. The author writes as if she is a friend, and shares from her own life. The book comments on many different aspects of life including organising your home and your private life - right down to your wardrobe! She focuses on the idea of "Eliminate and concentrate" and wants every woman to live a God centred and glorifying life. Definitely worth reading.

Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman is a well-written, down-to-earth approach to living the life of a "Proverbs 31" woman. Ortlund's style is very personal, leaving you feeing as if you've been talking to an old friend. She shares many anecdotes from her life and ministry, helping the reader to relate to her as a real person living a real life. Ortlund offers sound, useful advice in a caring, accepting manner. Her general education as well as her strong knowledge of the Bible and God's teachings is very evident. Ortlund also addresses physical beauty and its proper place in your life, as well as time-saving techniques for clothes shopping. In particular, her notebook system is perhaps the best plan for keeping track of your schedule and family responsibilities as well as your Bible and other studies. Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman is a blessing when our materialistic culture starts to skew your priorities, and one of the most inspirational books I have ever read.