I Loved a Girl (Including I Loved [I.E. Love] a Young Man): Young Africans Speak: A Private Correspondence Between Two Young Africans and Their Pastor

Earlier this year, a man I respected gave me a copy of Trobisch's book Love is a Feeling to be Learned. It was very challenging. When the former pastor of my church gave me a copy of I Loved a Girl a few weeks ago, I was excited to read it. I was not disappointed. This is a chronological collection of letters between two young lovers from Cameroon and their pastor, Trobisch. Initially the concern is the nature and place of sex--"knowing" a woman--it quickly turns to much deeper matters: those of true love and what it really means to fight for a woman's heart. I started reading it last night and stayed up until I finished it, which is rare for me. If you want one book to succintly drive home straight talk about sex, relationships, love, and pursuing your beloved, then this is it! I really appreciate all parties' transparency and candor in the letters that were written; these are real letters from real people struggling with real issues. Beware: you will be moved and challenged! Also, I've found that this might be a great book to give to someone considering Christianity but wary of its "outdated" morality. Trobisch really highlights the beauty and purpose of taking male-female relationships God's way instead of man's way.

This book is one I think everyone should read. It is inspirational, and expresses in totality what true love really is. "I Loved A Girl" is a book of private letters written between two young Africans, Francois and Cecile and their Pastor. In these letters they express their unconditional love for each other combined with the love of Christ. This is definitly a story that should be shared with couples, or those who ever been in love.

Every teenager should read this book. It is straight to the point. The moment you open the book, it has you enchanted! It isn't even long! I finished it in a day. Nobody will be intimitated by it. It is a great book!

Every parent in America should have this book and give it to his teenage son or daughter. Beautifully written, explaining that true love waits and seeks what is best for his future spouse. All the right reasons given for not engaging in sex before marriage. Not prudish, but written in frank, yet reverent respect for the gift of sex from our heavenly father. Even if you are not a reader but tv watcher, you will not be able to put this book down from the opening chapter. The book is riveting. You can't wait for the next letter ansering the various questions. Trobisch is in a class by himself. Every person engaged in counseling should read this book!

A lot is being said about love but too little about LOVE. The term 'love' has been so cheapened that it is almost meaningless. Yet, when reading "I Loved a Girl", one discovers the purity and innocence of this God-given fruit of the Spirit as well as the ways of keeping it sacred and preventing it from losing its true meaning. From the beginning a reader is hooked by the frank exchange of the pastor (Walter Trobisch) and Francois, and must continue reading. What follows is a true story of two young Africans who fall in love with each other, and who desperately seek help in building their mutual relationship. Pastor and his wife are always there to support these young unexperienced souls, who are pouring their hearts out in hope of God's guidance. Whether they succeed or not is left up to the reader's consideration, based upon his or her ladder of values and moral standards. But "I Loved a Girl" is more than a love story. This compilation of letters displays the writer's seemingly boundless talent for exploring the human soul with understanding, and indeed with compassion. Not only did he do his best in giving a helping hand to two young individuals, he was willing to compile the letters and so create a unique 'handbook' for thousands of readers. Mr. Trobisch has painted a beautiful portrait of love which, if respected and treasured in God's sight, is never to fail. Katarina Hannelova ([email protected]), Richmond, Virginia