This is a book appropriate for primarily "tween" girls. It is based in conservative Christian theology and focuses on teaching girls how to avoid the various pitfalls that come with being a tween/teen in this day and age. It does seemed to be aimed at a lower age group (9-11) as opposed to the over 13 crowd. While I don't agree with all the lessons in this book, I do believe it would be a good starting off place for many conversations between parents and children.

I’m honestly at the point where I don’t know why I bother with books like this anymore. I guess a part of me wants to be able to give these people the benefit of the doubt, to say that even though I know their inability to look at the world intelligently as they continue to put opinion and belief over provable and testable factual evidenc—which frankly shows their lack critical thinking skills—maybe their belief is not damaging. I want to be able to judge them less and to develop a reasonable understanding so that I can, at the very least, see the good they might be capable of doing.

But books like this one seriously hinder my ability to do that.

I picked this book up because it appeared to be something that would discuss important topics and injustices in our society today only to find that it was basically just a collection of manipulation tactics to shame young women into Christian belief systems and control how they view the world. This book doesn’t aim to support the intellectual pursuits of women, it doesn’t aim to provide them with skills to critically think about their world and make decisions on their own. Instead, it pushes them to very predetermined beliefs and provides underhanded connivance to dominate other people all the while purporting this ludicrous idea that it is helpful and caring.

In calling out these “lies,” <i>Lies Girls Believe</i> asserts its own agenda, proceeding to actually lie to its young and impressionable readers on a number of topics. In a disgusting turn of events, this book subtly attacks the LGBTQ community by arguing that there are only two “very different” genders. And this, unfortunately, is precisely how hate is spread, by teaching innocent children that others are “sinning” for being who they are. And I cannot abide by this nonsense.

The book regularly pushes rather damaging beliefs about how a woman can feel about boys, using cutesy language about how girls should not be too “boy crazy” in an underhanded way of shaming women for wanting to be involved with someone of the opposite sex in any way that does not follow the very explicit and controlling “nothing before marriage” and how women are “made to make babies.” While the book does, fortunately, say that not everyone is “meant to be” a mother, it definitely does seem to imply that such a choice is not a good one.

The fact that this book was written honestly depresses me so much. I feel <i>awful </i>for every young girl who reads it and falls for the nonsense it supports. And I just feel like the more I try to educate myself on the Christian religion, the more disugsted I am by it. <i>Lies Girls Believe</i> is a book of manipulation, control, and shaming. It pushes opinion as fact, which is basically just a giant lie in and of itself. And at the end, I find that’s rather ironic considering the entire basis that the book is supposedly following. It’s very brainwash-y and I cringed the entire time I was reading it. At the end of the day I found it nothing short of deeply disturbing.

Hopefully it wont reach too many impressionable people who have yet to develop the critical thinking skills and intelligence to see it for what it truly is.

<i>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. </i>

Well done book for the age range it's marketed towards. Lots of good truth in these pages. Made more fun for tween girls with a lot of journaling chances.
Illustrations are cute without being too cutesy.
The scenarios for each Lie are age appropriate and well written. Would be really good for a tween girl to work through alongside her mother or older sister.

What a great book for young girls in their teens. As the battle for our childrens' hearts go, this is a great book at targeting what teenagers face on a daily basis. Especially with the impact of social media and pressures to be just like everyone else--I find this book gets girls to think, ask questions and to align their thoughts with scripture. It is a fun book that encourages the reader to look at verses, highlight and underline passages and key words. I love the use of a girl named Zoey she makes the book really relatable. Zoey faces decisions and circumstances, and the reader gets to see the consequences of that decision as well as how to respond when maybe Zoey doesn't make the right choices.

This book offers parents a unique way to talk about life as a teenager. The book really enables a nonconfronational way to talk about issues, and offers answers and explanations for all those "why nots?" that I sometimes have a hard time articulating.

I really love the way this book is put together, and I feel like my daughter would enjoy this book and would want to keep reading to find out what Zoey does while learning about what God's Word says and how it impacts her own decisions.

Not a good book to get for a kindle, get the physical copy so that the reader can write in and follow through with the written activities.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Review of Lies Girls Believe
By Dannah Gresh


I had the privilege to review this book “Lies Girls Believe”. The author provided full details and scripture references to validate the lies that are believed. It eliminates the negative words with God’s Word and how we are made to connect with one another. This book brought back to my remembrance the book “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”. Although the book itself is way before the tween and others age group, it does provide some valuable information.
This book “Lies Girls Believe”, is similar to “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”. The weigh of the book for girls is heavy and the space for them to write is a great way to reach them. A resource worth checking into and it may help tween and teens recognize the differences of words spoken or received. Words spoken have a weight that can either build up or tear down, it solely depends on the person and their reactions. Recommend: Christian tween and teens

Lies girls believe is To help prepare teenagers for the difficult challenges they will face in the world today. The book is very interactive and colorful. This is a wonderful book with a good Christian message. I am not in the correct age range for this book but if I had a teenage daughter I would have her read it.

This study book geared for tweens was inspired by the Nancy DeMoss book, Lies Women Believe.
I appreciate the opening pages of the book as the author writes to the tween who is reading the book. She introduces herself and tells the reader about being “super freaked out about the problems tween girls face.” The text is conversational and terminology is simplified. Examples are easily relatable to modern times like apps, etc.. The pages are colourful, full of various fonts and cute drawings (age-appropriate of course!). Scripture is included for the reader to highlight, underline and refer back to as the chapters progress. Space for journaling and answering questions is provided.
Sometimes the point can be oversimplified but I think the target audience would be able to understand the gist of the meaning with the terms the author has used. The book lays a foundation for parents to dig deeper into Scripture with their daughters to discuss the lies/truth (in fact, I think there’s a guide book available for Moms).
Throughout the book, a character by the name of Zoey is used. Zoey makes various decisions , revealing the lies we believe and God’s truth. She makes good and bad decisions, opening up an opportunity for the reader to think through her own life, and to discuss those things with Mom (or Dad).
The author does a great job meshing “Notes from Nancy” with the Bible lesson she is teaching. Nancy weighs in with her own thoughts in a sidebar, sometimes parallel thoughts with the “grown-up version”.
The opening chapters cover the issue of sin, what it is, and that it has consequences. In the story of Zoey, wonderful parallels are made with the account of Eve. Following that, chapters cover TRUTH, Lies about God, Lies about Myself, Lies about Family, Lies about Sin, Lies about Being a Girl, Lies about Boys, Lies about Friendship, Lies about the Future, and the Truth that Sets You Free.
This is a great book for girls ages 9 through 12 to get started in learning how to apply biblical principles to practical living, and how to search God’s worth for the Truth.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is a great book for young girls. She speaks honestly about the struggles that they face, the lies of satan and the truths of God. She also gives the girls the change to interact with the book.
I received this book free for the purpose of an honest review.

An interactive christian journal to help believers find their way. It's very colourful and engaging and relates to their readers. However if you are not highly religious this book is not for you.

Growing up as a shy church kid, this is the kind of book I would have liked in junior high. My only criticism of the book is that the advice inside is very dependent on the reader coming from a supportive and loving family and won't be totally relevant to girls who aren't so fortunate.

Recommended for tween girls in Christian families who are close to their parents.

The description of this book and it's cover was what made me request this book, both are in very appealing. I liked how this book can be used as a journal, it's interactive-room for girls to jot things down, and really make this book their own. However, the religious content was too heavy for me. My question is: Is using the bible, and the writer's interpretation of it, the way to unravel the truth behind the lies girls believe in?

I've read other books like this before as a teen and I love how it is very interactive and has pictures in it. But what I really like is how relevant this is among young girls as it is to me at my age as a working adult. Everything covered in this book was like a double edged sword through my soul and spirit. The lies we perceive to be normal really isn't what God plan for us at all.

Covered in quite detailed, Lies Girls Believe is a perfect tool to combating sin and creating a stronger relationship with God while fostering a healthy relationship with family and friends. Not that we won't sin at all after this, we are still human, but this book helps us come to a state of repentance to not repeat the same mistakes that causes embarrassment and disappointment.

The writing in this book is simple to understand. The explanations were very clear and I had nothing to question about. I would recommend young teen girls to read this book if they want to find the secret to a happy, fulfilling life.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book itself could be categorized as another lie girls are asked to believe. Not at all helpful in providing girls with skills and judgment it requires to successfully navigate the realities and complexities of the world they will live in.

A fresh, down to earth book that I loved reading. Good read! I read this whole book in just a few sittings and have already recommended it to a few friends

I'm not going to give a review for this book, as it was almost immediately clear that I was not the intended audience. As a woman preparing for motherhood in the future, I was excited to read something that might speak to me as well as future generations, about being and fostering strong females. However, this book is extremely heavy-handed with its religious messages.

A pretty, interactive and insightful workbook that will appeal to young girls. With practical examples and activities, this is a sweet and encouraging way to tackle the issues that may harm girls in the future if they are not handled when they are young. It makes sure that there is a clear Biblical basis for the advice it gives, instead of being overly preachy, which some books in this category can be.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An interactive book that looks at one of the biggest obstacles that teens find themselves navigating. It can have long lasting and damaging effects of not handled well and this boon goes some way to ensure the damage is minimal.
The addition of religious chapters might be off putting for some, but they work in isolation and don’t detract from the rest of the book for those who are not so religiously inclined.