Tears in a bottle by Silvia Bambola; This book is what made me deiced to recommend some books. This book does a phenomenal job of addressing the issue of abortion. The writer addresses every aspect from the abortion doctor, to the girl who gets an abortion, the girls parents, the pro-lifer recovering from an abortion, and the family of the abortion doctor. She also addresses how some abortion clinics sell aborted baby parts for money. This is a compelling read, and I believe this book addresses abortion just as Harriet Beecher Stowe addressed slavery in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Because, this book is written in as a novel, where you get to know the characters and because of this, I think the author is able to bring the topic home. I would defiantly encourage you to read it. I would also like to recommend it for readers 15+ because of the nature of the topics.
Sierra Jensen or Christy Miller series, by Robin Jones Gunn; I think that out of all the Christian fiction books for girls, these are some of the best. Many other books can be "good" because they are not "bad", but these books really make you think, and inspire you to live for God. I also like how they allow for mistakes, and then you learn how to deal with them in a biblical way. There are some things that as a homeschooler would not be as applicable to me as it would a public or privet student. (like school, or being allowed to date at 16) But with things like dating at 16, Robin Gunn, addresses it well I think, because for many girls that is the rule, and how as a Christian should you deal with that. Questions like dating, and how to have a deeper relationship with God, and how to talk to friends about tough issues are addressed well in these fun-fast paced series.
Ishbane Conspiracy, by Randy Alcorn; This is a great work of modern literature. Randy Alcorn and his daughters take you into the mist of the lies that surround teenagers today. This is a story about turning from your sin, and living a new life in Christ with no reservations, and also how to love the unsaved. This book touches on all the really hard issues we face today, but it is beautifully written, and very inspiring. Also recommended for ages 14+
Secret keeper: The delicate power of modesty by Dannah Gresh; This is a non-fiction book. It is nice and small for those of you who want to read non-fiction but are intimidates by big books (even I know this feeling and I love books). (author) lays out very clearly why we as women should be modest. She is very compelling, and also very engaging. When I finished the book, I felt encouraged and special, because I was reminded of how precious I am to God, and what a beautiful gift he has given me as a women. Very good read, and appropriate for ages 12+.
Before you meet prince charming by Sarah Mally; I love this book! I think one of my favorite things about this book is that 1) she never says the word sex, ( while still getting the point across) 2) it age friendly to younger girls, I mean any girl could read this book, and yet it can still apply to an older girl like me. The way this book is written is every chapter has two parts, one is a story about a princess ( the parable part of the book) and the explanatory part( or the teaching part of the book). So the story keeps you very interested, and the information she gives ties right in with the story, and is very useful, and easy to use and understand. I also like that this book is more for girls who have been raised in a Christian home and are still very pure. Because the book is addressed to this type of audience, the material is more how to prevent a bad relationships from ever starting, and how to instead look for and wait for the perfect marriage partner.
- She said yes by Misty Bernall; This book is a biography and it is probably one of my top favorites. Some of you may remember the tragic killings at Columbine High school a few years ago. If not it was a very sad day for many parents and students. If I am correct some students came into school with guns and started shooting people, and scaring many students and faculty. One of the students that was killed was Cassie Bernall, and when gun was put to her head and she was asked if she believed in Jesus, she said yes, and was martyred for her faith. This book is her story as told by her mother. You will probably be surprised like I was when I learned that she was not a Christian all her life, but was in far from it. She was raised in a Christian home, but was not a Christian herself. I will not tell anymore because the book does a better job, but I would defiantly suggest this book for inspiration, and a good biography of a teenage girl just like you and me. As a last note I just found out that the song "This is Your Time" my Michael W. Smith was written for her.
Gianna Jensen: aborted and lived to tell about it by Jessica Shaver; this is my other favorite biography. This is the story of Gianna Jensen the girl who was aborted and lived! Her story moved me deeply, to see how God had his hand on her, and gave her opportunities to share her story, and the capacity to love and forgive. Gianna is an amazing women and I would encourage you to read her story, I really could not put the book down. I would think this book would be appropriate for girls 13+.
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