Lies Girls Believe

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.

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.

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 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'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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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>

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've an eight year old daughter, and this is a book that I plan on buying for her next year. It relates powerful information at her level. It is what I was looking for in a guide book/devotional for her and her friends. I recommend buying & giving these to friends and family to encourage the girls in your life.

Having read the book this was inspired by, Lies Women Believe, I was a little apprehensive, but curious about this book. There were some things in the original that really resonated with me, but there were also some things that I took big issue with. I'm happy to say that I didn't have any of the same issues with this book.

I can imagine that it would be hard to write a book for young women as an adult. Sometimes this book feels unnatural in the way it is written, trying too hard to "fit in" with the reader, and I worry a little the young women might not take it seriously, but I think the content is good and a book that lots of tweens and young women could benefit from.

Lies Girls Believe
And the Truth that Sets Them Free
by Dannah Gresh
Moody Publishers
Children's Nonfiction , Christian
Pub Date 05 Feb 2019


I am reviewing a a copy of Lies Girls Believe Through Moody Publishers and Netgalley:


This book reminds young girls that though they may not be able to change the world they can change the way they prepare for it.



Girls today faith things that girls in my generation didn’t from bullying on social media to other forms of social media. This book can help the girls you love walk in freedom.



Dannah Gresh helps your daughter, niece or granddaughter or young girl in your life engage in twenty of the most important truths In this fun, easy to read book.


This book covers everything from lies about yourself and lies about your frwinds about boys .


I give Lies Women Believe five out of five star!


Happy Reading!

I...oh, I just don't know who to be more offended for after reading this book. The cover looked cute. The description made it interesting. I can handle the religious aspect, it is marketed as a Christian book after all. I can even over look the close mindedness of one of the "truths" but what I, as a female and a parent, overlook is the blatant disregard for what females can actually achieve. According to the author, God will provide all you ever need including money. Really? I mean really? Three of the "truths" boil down to telling young ladies to be subservient to everyone. Really? Seriously, I was ready to throw my laptop out the window at that point, but I read on. Girls are meant to multitask and boys are meant to be problem solvers. Excuse me, but WTF! Then came the author telling young ladies that WANTing to be something was bad. You should listen to what God MEANT for you to be. Some are meant to have two careers, but some are meant to only be mommies, and some are meant to only have a career. Excuse again, but WTF!

I am completely dumbfounded by the "truths" in this book and the disservice it brings. Telling young ladies to NEVER complain about their period? Really? I pray that a young lady who reads this book never heeds this advice. There is no reason to suffer in silence because it's what "God wants."

I just....oh....it has been so long since I have read a book that made me want to rip it apart.

Dannah Gresh, author of Secret Keeper Girl and Lies Young Women Believe, takes her message to girls ages 9 to 12, addressing the lies that start young. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. And what's his primary weapon? Lies... using our mindsets... beliefs. In today's society, these lies come younger and younger. And while we can't keep our girls from the world, we can prepare them for it.

Fun, engaging, and easy to read, Lies Girls Believe follows Zoey, a typical preteen girl trying to make good decisions in her every day life. Along the way, the reader is asked to weigh in on Zoey's choices on a range of topics, each connected to 20 truths important for today's girls. Girls will see the consequences of Zoey's actions, as well as have a chance to reflect on how they would react in a similar situation. Filled with questions, graphics, games, highlighted quotes, etc, Lies Girls Believe is an enjoyable read and well-written to the preteen audience. This book would be well-read with A Mom's Guide to Lies Girls Believe. Stay tuned for that review coming soon.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

As a Children's Pastor and a mother of three daughters, I am a fan of everything Dannah Gresh writes. This book was actually given to my tween daughter, and we used it to provoke lots of conversations. Dannah writes in a way that is easy for younger girls to understand, and I can see using this as a resource for other girls I work with.

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

reviewed for Hope by the Book online (January 26, 2019): https://www.hopebythebook.com/blog1/2019/01/26/in-review-january-26-2019

There are some lies that are disguised as truth, just like the cover of this book, something appetizing, bright, with a lot of sweetness, sparks of colors and adornments that make them look delicious and appetizing ... we bite them, we believe them.

Having been captured myself, during my childhood-adolescence-youth, by several of the lies that Nancy Leigh DeMoss talks about in her book "Lies That Women Believe and the Truth That Makes You Free", I thought, for many years, in the need for intentional instruction to girls, on various topics (especially some that are taboo or so controversial at present), to give them a broader perspective of the lies that are "socially accepted and widespread" but so hollow, to which they are continually exposed in the media and which bring so much emptiness and pain to so many lives.

Above all, when I became the mother of a girl (8 years 5 months ago) the desire to have a book specifically for girls grew, with issues important for their formation. Thinking first of my girl, I started writing one to take several topics that I wanted to discuss with her. Then I thought that since I was going to do it, I could even use it to reach more girls, daughters of friends or acquaintances or others with these truths.

In the absence of such a book, simple, beautiful, practical and useful for girls, I thought of the phrase that they say: "if there is no book like you need, write it". I started to dream and write ideas about that book. I even contacted some illustrators to. My husband encourages me and comments ideas. I told some sisters and friends. Then, in the inter, several divinely orchestrated things happened that made me "pause" the plan and obviously the book did not come out, as I wanted, in 2017. Obviously it would not be a book with this title, nor with these themes, but the The intention was very similar: to bless, edify and mentor girls.

I write and I tell you all this to encourage you and make you notice something: God is always attentive to our needs. He provides even BEFORE we need something. We do not always have to carry out every idea idea or look for how to supply every need we have, He does it before you know you need it! Many times that strong idea you have, or that need you see out there, is there so that you pray for it or encourage the right people to do it, you have to use the ideas and enthusiasm to pray that the right people will carry it out. You can pray and act to make it happen.

It is great to see a book being born, and when there are two, even more! Time ago, my daughter participated in the surveys with girls that appear in the content, and she is very excited to have it. Some of her answers made me think of many more girls who need this material. That's why I'm so happy that these books are already available.

Sharing about this book is very joyful for me, because finally! there is a book for girls that Nancy DeMoss Wolgemouth with all her experience and wisdom and Dannah Gresh, who works with girls and young women wrote it, yes, they heard us! Both of them, for many years, have also seen this need in the girls and made equipment to prepare it and be a blessing to this generation.

I received these preview copies last year to proof read and review and I am excited to tell you that they are available! you can buy them already in presale! Its official launch is on February 5, 2019, (both the book for girls, and the Guide for moms). You can order it from NOW!

I am excited about the provision of this material because it arrives just in time to my life, when I can study it and then share it with my daughter! (The book is recommended for girls between 9 and 12 years old). Fortunately I did not have to wait to be old, live a lot, have experience and wisdom on all of these issues and especially have time to write (haha) yes my daughter is now ready to enjoy and learn from the! best, we did not have to wait until my granddaughters! hehe If you do not speak English, I'm sure very soon we will also have your translation into Spanish, so be patient!.

The book is designed to be interactive, the girls not only read about the lies, but they can react to what is presented to them, meditate while doing the activities and use the space they have to write their notes in the book. That is why I recommend much more to buy the printed version of the book and not so much the digital kindle version.

Expect a beautiful book, and also full of eternal truths. I liked so much watching the cartoons of Nancy and Dannah, (they are lovely and gracefully identical!, you may see a preview of them, but wait for the awesome finished product in February 5th! The great designer Julia Ryan did the cute interior design & Ilustrations) There is also a girl Zoe, with whom the little ones can identify themselves by looking at the situations and problems they have to face in a simple and understandable way.

I did not feel the book as deep as others in the saga, but it is precisely because it is for girls and this, instead of being seen as an inconvenience, shows me that it will be accessible to many girls who may not be used to reading and can take the book as a guide or an icebreaker so that the mothers, grandmothers or aunts who take care of the formation of girls can use as a guide to talk about these issues.

If you are familiar with the other books in the series (Lies That Young Women Believe and Lies Women Believe) the process of deepening with them, according to their needs and age, will be easier for you.

The book encourages a healthy identity in the little ones, as well as relationships with family and friends (it also prepares them not to become girls obsessed with themselves or with boys). It is a book designed for girls to read it and fill it out, and the Guide for moms, makes it easier, even if a woman does not have much experience in dealing with these issues (especially the current ones, such as the management of technology, or modern pressures), it will be easy to get involved and guide it through these truths. I think it can also be done by an aunt, grandmother or woman involved in the life of a girl, if she does not have a mother.

When walking together for the content of this book, I consider that it will be more memorable and intentional than if they read it alone, in my opinion. It is an excellent idea that guides like this one are generated for moms who do not have as much creativity or ideas on how to teach little ones about important issues.

I also want to add something, because I have already seen it and although it hurts, it does not surprise me: It is to be expected even more critical to this type of books, as everything that is not fashionable or is "socially popular", since it defines, for example, in a scientific way, because of its genetics to boys and girls as well, with its gender. Others also exaggerate the issue of healthy limits, since they think that even small children should experience irresponsibly with all kinds of experiences. That's what adults are for, to guide and take care of diseases and dangers that they do not yet know, that's what paternity is about, teaching and guiding, they will make their decisions when they grow up. The concepts and advice are countercultural, yes, but I encourage you to always examine everything, to investigate deeply and retain the good, apply it and enjoy it.

I have noted with sadness that currently there are people who are dedicated to denigrating and attacking anyone who thinks differently and wants scientific evidence, their "arguments" if they can be called like that, they are fallacious and only backed by an "I". I can do whatever I want to do "and it is true, they should only consider the consequences of living a life without thinking about the consequences of decisions, both for them and for their children.

I hope that we can continue to be respectful and loving with all people, and that we understand that every countercultural message will be ridiculed more and more by the same people who demand respect and tolerance. Let's show the love of Christ in our opinions and answers. We can also teach our girls, not muddy what we do not like, but to be logical, reasonable women, who address others with respect and treat everyone with dignity, even those who have different ideas from us. We should not be ashamed or silent about biblical principles or verifiable information, principles and values ​​with which we want to raise our children. The world is a temporary place where everyone can and should live with respect and love.

We may not be able to control the things that happen to us, but the things that happen to us don't have to control us. God gives you TRUTH.

Lies come in many forms, we hear the lies from ourselves and others. This book is geared toward tweens and how a lie becomes to fester and the consequences of those lies take hold of our lives and the ones we love. The format of this text is conversational with a made up tween Zoey that can be like any other tween. A young girl that desires to be accepted and is maneuvering her way around relationships and the culture and the will of God. Each chapter begins with a lie and what Zoey is believing. Her relationships with her friends and her parents. Each lie than is lead to a truth. The lie is spelled out in that we can miss what a lie is. For example. One lie is My sin isn't that big of deal. It goes on to say how we let this lie consume our life and how we act on that lie. It then ends with a scripture and a journal entry that makes you think about that lie. i.e. Write down any sins in your life that you don't think are a big deal. After your written confession, a note from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and a truth nugget that will help your tween to fight off the lie

Just like in the Garden of Eden, sin starts with a lie. This is not only for your teen, but for you as well.

How we cooperate with deception. We listen to the lies, we dwell on the lie, we believe the lie and we act on the lie.

There were many helpful hints but I appreciated the importance of relationships. One being that of a daughter and mother. One helpful hint was that it can be difficult for our daughters to share with their mothers the sin they are wrestling with, the suggestion was to start a journal that you both write in. The daughter with her struggle and later the mom responds in journal form as well. This open the gate for conversation. Sometimes the hardest part is just starting. This way it gives each person time to think and ponder and respond thoughtfully and not reacting emotionally.

I highly recommend this to be read by both mother and daughter and if possible in a bible study session. It helps to see others struggle with the same issues.

A Special Thank you to Moody Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

So this may be unusual, but my tween daughter wanted to write the review for this book. Since it was written for her age, I think her feedback is the most important anyways. She was quickly immersed into the book and finished it in a few days. Thank you for investing in this tween age group to point them to Jesus!

If I could give this book 1 million stars I would. It made me feel as if I am not alone and that God is always with me. I definitely recommend this to girls that are believing lies.

Thank you to Netgalley for our ARC.

The book "Lies Girls Believe and The Truth That Sets Them Free" by Dannah Gresh is aimed at girls between the ages of nine and twelve, although I think it would also be good for young teenage girls too. It’s definitely a book I wish was available when my daughter was younger.

Whilst your daughter reads this book, you would find it helpful to read the companion book “A Mom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe”.

This book looks at lies about God and lies about myself such as I’m not good enough, and God doesn’t love me all the time. It also covers lies about sin, my family and other relationships, being a girl and about the future. It gives help on recognising the lies and replacing them with God’s truth.

What I like about this book is that it is interactive. It’s not just a book to be read but a book for your daughter to work through and write her thoughts in.

In the book, your daughter will meet a fictional character, Zooey. Zooey shares what is happening in her life and the problems she is facing. (Things which our own daughters may quite possibly be facing or will face too – such as issues with social media). There is then space in the book for your daughter to write down what she would say to help Zooey. At the end of each chapter is space for your daughter to write down some answers to questions to help her speak truth to herself.

I like how the book is structured, the content is great and it is scripturally sound.

This book could help open up communication between a daughter and her Mum. Once your daughter has gone through the chapter by herself, the aim is that Mum and daughter will get together to discuss what they have read and learned. As her Mum, you are available if your daughter is finding any of it difficult to understand or work through.

As much as I believe this is a valuable resource for your daughter, I would just say that if your daughter is at the lower age of the group this book is aimed at or if she struggles with reading you may need to read it with her and help her through it. If so, I would still recommend you read the companion book for Mums first before you go through her book with her.

Also, no matter how good a book is, if your daughter does not enjoy reading then she will not read this book. If that’s the case, I would still recommend you take a look at the companion book for Mums as you may find it helpful to know and better understand some of the battles she may be facing with the lies she believes. It also gives advice/suggestions on how you can use God’s word to plant truth in your daughter’s mind and heart.

I'm not a Mom of girls. I read this book because I wanted to recommend it to my church library. And after reading it, I have recommended it to my church library, the city library, on social media, etc... Dannah book is an excellent way to help girls through this turmoil time in their lives. She understands and hands out great advice through plenty of questions, puzzles, games, scriptures quotes, etc... for young ladies to steer clear of the lies being thrown at them. Mom's this is a great book for leading in to those discussions, with your daughter.