Quest for Love: Guidance Through the Minefield

One of the two best books on relationships I have ever read (the other is "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," by Joshua Harris). I agree completely with the reviewer who said that many people do not abide by the standards Elliot sets up in this book and still have happy, healthy marriages. I'm one of them. That's because our God is forgiving and willing to help us work thorough our mistakes. But I wish I had had this book earlier so that some of those mistakes could perhaps have been avoided. Even though I've made my own peace by now, my heart still hurts for all the people around me who chase after romantic relationships, thinking that they have to "have" a girlfriend or boyfriend in order to find their own personal worth. I see friends who are on their way to being strong Christians get sidetracked, willing to sacrifice everything they know and believe about God and themselves just for the sake of feeling good about one particular relationship. That never works, and then they have to start from scratch not only romantically, but in their relationship with God that they've betrayed. No wonder it hurts so much!Stop before you start. Really seek God's will in ALL areas of your life. And if you struggle with romantic temptations like so many of us do, then give Elisabeth Elliot a chance. This book sure made me mad the first time I read it--I thought she was terribly closed-minded. But I was the one who wasn't willing to change for God. Focus on your love story with him before you worry about anyone else.

I borrowed "Quest For Love" from a friend at her suggestion, and the next day I had already finished it! I found it to be amazing. To me it was such a comfort and a peace in it's basic, Biblical soundness. It helps me lay to rest many anxieties and fears relating to the whole issue of "relationships." I definitely recommend the reading of this book to men and women alike; it will challenge you in the face of society's standards. It has given me a lot to think about!

I thought this was a great book because it was stories about regular old people like me, trying to dilligently following God's Word in my life in the area of relationships. Much better than Passion & Purity (although, that was not a bad book). If you liked P & P, I think you'll *LOVE* this one!

This book is a tremendous source of help for those who are so confused about their role in society. Elizabeth E. explains clearly that men should still be men though their figure has been degraded and women should be ladies just as God intended. They should wait for the man to initiate the relationship and do no hunting themselves, for this only brings confusion and misery. Men, don't lose your backbone! And women, don't lose your feminity. Go, Elizabeth Elliot!!!

Mrs. Elliot relates many stories associated with courtship and the methods to go about the process. I wish I had this book earlier in my life. I just broke off a 4 year relationship with a wonderful young lady and I think if I had this book earlier things would have been different. God is the God of second chances so I will use them in any relationships to come. By the way, the mother of a girl I'm interested in gave me this book to read. If you have any guys hanging around your house and you know why they are there, give them this book. I went through it in three days. It's great reading.