Unseduced and Unshaken: The Place of Dignity in a Womans Choices

Linda Haines wrote an excellent chapter on sexual dignity. Throughout the book Ms. I was surprised by how much she drew from that novel. Overall Unseduced and Unshaken raises issues that are valuable to think about and discuss. Feb 11, Sarah rated it it was ok.

I purchased this book for the title. I found the author to be speaking from a feminist perspective. For instance, she speaks of women being silenced and oppressed. Where is she from? The average American woman couldn't restrain her tongue with a bridle and wouldn't know discretion if it kicked her in the pants. Which it wouldn't, by the way. I don't mean to get on a soapbox, but the truly oppressed in our society the unborn and elderly would be liberated if Christian wome I purchased this book for the title.

I don't mean to get on a soapbox, but the truly oppressed in our society the unborn and elderly would be liberated if Christian women would stop complaining about not having "a voice" in the church and state, and start doing their duty in the home. I did not consider this book a complete waste of time, but neither would I recommend it. Dec 28, Faith added it.

Last week, I glanced at the back of a YA novel and skimmed the endorsements.

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One of them said something about a "sexy badgirl heroine. Out of all the qualities that real girls possess, who decided that "sexy" was the adjective of choice? Did they lose their dictionary? How's about intelligent, diligent, kind, persistent, creative, strong, courageous, and joyful?

One on side, God promises to receive our full personhood- all of Last week, I glanced at the back of a YA novel and skimmed the endorsements. One on side, God promises to receive our full personhood- all of our mind and spirit and body- and make us more and more like very His own Son. He offers redemption and provides purpose for every facet of our selves.

On the other side, the culture reduces girls, bit by bit, stopping at no cost to their health and happiness- and then confers the coveted title to them: And the worst part is, we girls don't realize that we're being stripped down and given nothing in return. Having already had this mental monologue, I was so ready to read this book. The concept fascinated me- a book about dignity in young women's lives. An understanding of dignity was probably basic about a hundred years ago, yet it's all but lost today. When was the last time you heard about dignity?

Excessively formal, quite old, but nice in a fancy-hat kind of way.

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Do I possess it inside, or do I act it out? I'd say dignity is our state of being, born from knowing ourselves as God's creation. We have a high and holy calling, and we're clothed in Christ. That comes down through our actions and words, and instead of being Queen-of-England formal, we're confidently free. We use our discernment to chose the best and our compassion to heal the hurting. Instead of being torn in multiple directions, we're whole again in Him, and we can rest in that wholeness. They talk about dignity of the mind- using our intellect and powers of reasoning.

I was eager to reach the chapter Reading as A Spiritual Exercise. It's a pleasure to read all by itself, as you plan your library trips. They talk about dignity in leisure, which they define as "time for self-cultivation. Instead of apologizing for your down-time, learn to steward it well and reap the benefits. Books, music, conversation, artwork And dignity of the heart- letting the bitter and the sweet draw us toward God.

This may have been my favorite chapter From Disparity to Desire. They also talk about dignity of the body. I'm glad to see Christians reclaiming modesty and chastity as part of holistic reverence for life. We won't need to make bullet-pointed lists of rules to restrain people when we've captured them with a grand vision and invited them to make it their own. Thank you MPNewsroom for my review copy.

Aug 06, Katie rated it it was amazing Shelves: I absolutely loved this book. I originally picked up a copy of the book after hearing Dr.

I have always love Bronte's Jane Eyre, but in more recent years, have appreciated the novel even more when I realized how many unhappy blows life can deal a person. Ja I absolutely loved this book. Jane Eyre, she pointed out, was a human first and a woman second, and she commanded respect wherever she went. In reading the book, Dr. She presents essays on cultivating the mind and reading well, on growing closer to God through the exploration of culture, and she advocates being well-spoken and articulate. The book also contains a great essay on modesty, but the essay was far from the youth group response to why a girl should dress modestly.

The book explored the reasoning and insecurities lying behind why women so readily wear so little. I was interested in all of the various essays included in the book, but especially appreciated the essay calling women to explore theology on their own. I had never really thought about the fact that we will all stand before God alone.

We can't rely on husbands or family members to explain why "we" did such and such or why "we" learned what we did. We are each accountable for ourselves, and God calls us to know Him. We cannot just voice the opinions of the men living in our home. We have to truly know God on our own. What a good reminder to me! Like I said, I loved this book. I have already ordered copies for family and friends. I have never read a book like this. It was an excellent resource and challenged me intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.

Jan 23, Kent rated it really liked it Shelves: Written for women by women. The book is thought-provoking and counter-cultural and theological. The authors paint a picture of dignity that is appealing; then advise on how to achieve dignity. I appreciate the emphasis on the importance of theology; investing the mind in the classics; leisure; and sexual dignity and modesty. The book is not necessarily a quick-read, though chapt Written for women by women.

The book is not necessarily a quick-read, though chapter sizes are reasonable. There is much to digest. Aug 22, Sarah rated it liked it Shelves: I enjoyed this book and I agree with De Rosset and the other contributing authors in their conclusions, but I want to argue with their vocabulary and I'm not sure I would find their arguments convincing if I did not already agree. First, De Rosset keeps talking about dignity. I may be quibbling too much about how she says things, but she seems to imply that dignity requires a certain level of intelligence. I agree that we honor God's creation when we learn and study and expand our mental horizio I enjoyed this book and I agree with De Rosset and the other contributing authors in their conclusions, but I want to argue with their vocabulary and I'm not sure I would find their arguments convincing if I did not already agree.

I agree that we honor God's creation when we learn and study and expand our mental horizions. However, I also believe that all human beings inherently have dignity and worth whether they are capable of reading classic literature or not. I felt like her vocabulary didn't quite work when we consider, say, people with Alzheimer's. Secondly, I felt like the authors needed more robust arguments for their recommendations on Christian women should live. I think a wonderful starting place would be The Mission of God: Because I understand something of the wonderful calling that God has saved me to and called me to live out, I am able to make better decisions about how I treat my body and what I do with my time.

One thing that stood out that I did really like: I still really liked the book and I hope I can talk about it with my daughters when they are old enough to read it. May 08, Rachel rated it really liked it Shelves: I first read this book three years ago, marking passages with post-it note tabs as I read. Recently, I wanted to loan the book and realized I had never removed the tabs, so I set out to write down page numbers, etc.

In a jiffy the book sucked me back in, and I ended up rereading almost the entire thing. How interesting to discover that some of the ideas presented have impacted my thinking in the past three years! Just had to put in a plug for that too! One of the best pieces I've ever read on the subject, and I've read plenty of mediocre pieces even whole books!

However, the good thing about being unfamiliar with literary heroines, is that unfamiliarity can change to familiarity. Here's a shelf with the recommendations I have read or want to read. Jan 22, Jo rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is somewhat unique among the Christian book I've read directed towards women. It talks about various issues--a women's voice, sexual dignity, modesty, leisure time--from the perspective of classic heroines think Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett , and from a theological perspective. It is both relevant and thought-provoking. There were many things I wasn't quite sure I agreed with, but that wasn't a big detractor for me, because the tone of the book is not that of spoon-feeding neat packag This book is somewhat unique among the Christian book I've read directed towards women.

There were many things I wasn't quite sure I agreed with, but that wasn't a big detractor for me, because the tone of the book is not that of spoon-feeding neat packages and solutions for the Christian life, but rather of inviting the reader to think. If there is one big fault of this big it is a lack of continuity, both in the book as a whole, and in the individual essays.

For example, this book contained one of the most compelling pieces of literature I've ever read on modesty, because of its theological approach to the subject and the lasting thoughts I've had about it. However, the author didn't "land the plane" of her argument very well--I felt as if I had somehow missed the vital piece that would bring home her point.

I'd recommend it as a discussion starter, or for personal musing. Dec 13, Kae rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: This book is "spot on" regarding the way women are treated, the way the culture trains them to think, and in what Scripture says about the way women should think and live. I have thought about this book repeatedly since I finished reading it. I have picked it up and re-read sections more than once. I have given multiple copies of it as gifts to women friends of ALL ages. It is definitely NOT just for young women! I have even given it as a baby shower gift to a young woman who Thought provoking!

I have even given it as a baby shower gift to a young woman who is expecting a baby girl--after all, her daughter will not be an infant forever, and she needs to be able to prepare her for womanhood! I can't recommend this book highly enough! Feb 15, Katrina rated it liked it.

There were parts I strongly disagreed with, and parts that I did agree with so strongly. I haven't read a book so internally polarizing in a long time. However, the good is so good that I do want to get this one. I plan on reading selected chapters with my daughters. Jul 26, Jenny Drake rated it it was amazing.

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Every young woman should read this book! Dr DeRosset has been a role model in my life for the past 20 years. What a treat to finally read her book!

Unseduced and unshaken : the place of dignity in a young woman's choices, Rosalie de Rosset

She's poured her wealth of knowledge and "soap box" issues into this. Just beautiful, intelligent and thought-provoking! Mar 20, Joanna Webber rated it it was amazing. This is the most empowering and encouraging book to women I have ever read. I feel like de Rosset and I would be kindred spirits. Her boldness in the truth and challenge to women to rise above without being feministic gets resounding "Amen! I've recommended it to half my friends already, and would even encourage dads of daughters to read it. Apr 17, Jane Hoppe rated it really liked it.

Reading Unseduced and Unshaken organized and articulated many ideas that have been knocking around in my brain for decades. Here is just one example: I find it hard to look at photos of exercise coaches in health magazines. First—These personal trainers show embarrassingly more skin than any normal woman would. Do they not realize the women they hope to motivate to exercise do not want to see their breasts, or any airbrushed, bronzed perfection, for that matter?

Second—These coaches claim to want to empower women to become stronger and healthier. Do they not know they allow themselves to be exploited by the media when they bare most of their body parts to millions of viewers? These questions about exercise coaches have bothered me for a long time. They wear less and less. They reveal more and more. Which brings me to this book: Dignity requires the development of principle and the use of intelligence.

Unseduced and Unshaken: The Place of Dignity in a Woman's Choices

To know God and be known by God helps us understand our capacity to be known to each other. It is impossible for us to manage fleshly impulses and thus unite our divided self. The fact is, what the culture touts lures women further from God, where true fulfillment and wholeness are found. In building a historical case for modest dress, Stacie Parlee-Johnson makes a stunning revelation: Parlee-Johnson follows with comforting words: We tend to live as divided and distracted selves, allowing our bodies and minds to drift to opposite poles while swapping our pursuit of God for tamer, lesser loves.

This collection of essays is more than a call to modesty or chastity. It is a thoughtful provocation to speak well, read often, make choices that reflect the character of God, and even to establish a theology of play or leisure. Being intentional with your choices, cultivating your intellect, and taking seriously your voice determines not only what kind of person you are, but also what kind of woman you will be.

It would be a dream come true to see this book read in our junior high and high school youth groups. It could shift our culture so much if women like the authors took time to teach the younger Finally, a book that articulates the dilemma of being a Christian woman in today's culture! Well written and engaging! Would recommend for anyone that interacts with young women in any capacity. The Place of Dignity in a Woman's Choices.