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Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free

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Lies and Truths
Every woman should read this
Good ideas - not much detail
A life changing book.
Lacks empathy for the average woman

Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Manufacturer: Moody Publishers
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ASIN: 0802472966

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Lies and Truths.......2007-05-28

As you may have guessed, there are both lies and truths in this book. However, they don't all come from the source that you might have thought. I'm afraid Demoss herself gives voice to certain lies that devoted Christian women, namely wives, have in regards to their husbands and how they should behave. Mixed with this are other more general views towards women as a whole, many of which Demoss is correct about.

First, the good stuff. While Demoss's view can definetly be defined as complimentarian, she is not one of those to encourage practical worship of the husband, as some over-the-top Christians are wont to do. In fact, two powerful truths that she mentions are vitally important for wives to understand. Firstly, she comes right out and says that the husband is NOT always right. Secondly, she warns wives that they are not always to submit if the husband tells them incorrectly. If hubby chooses to act sinfully, Demoss advises the wife stand away and let him take responsibility for his actions. Wise and very important advice to any woman who's been misled as to the wife's role, and Demoss is to be praised for it.

Unfortunately, not all advice for wives in this book was smart, or even safe. While Demoss admits that the husband cannot always be listened to, her overall view seems to be to cleave to the husband, at least in legal marriage, no matter what. In order to better illustrate her mis-points, I think I will adapt her method of first mentioning the lie or misconception and then explaining the faults. Here, then, are Demoss's points of advice which misfire:

Lie #1: If a woman rejects her husband's authority, she is rejecting his spiritual covering.

Nope. Never mind the authority issue, it is incorrect to think a husband may offer spiritual covering. Our only spiritual covering is Christ; no man can cover us from sin nor should he attempt to do so.

Lie #2 A: If a woman must remove herself and/or her children from a dangerous situation (i.e., her husband), she should still hold reverence for her husband's position.

Firstly, if a husband abuses his wife, he forfeits his title as husband. Secondly, if a woman flees a dangerous husband, she should remain away from him in body and soul! If she reveres him, she is still completely attached emotionally and a woman attached thus will most likely return to the dangerous man. With an abusive husband, a complete break must be made, physical and otherwise. Rule of nature: avoid the fire and you won't get burned.

B: After fleeing a dangerous husband, if a woman worsens the situation by her words or behavior, she can no longer claim God's protection.

Do I really need to explain the fault with this? To a psychologically beaten woman, this is code for, "stick with your bad husband or God will smite you!" Abused women don't need this awful guilt trip.

C: A woman should wait for her abusive husband to be restored to God's authority.

Once a man gives up his honorable title as husband, he's on his own and should no longer expect the wife's support. Nine times out of ten, a dangerous man will not change, at least not as long as the wife waits around dependent on this hope. If your husband promises counseling, let him get it AWAY from you! Until he's 100% cured (which may never happen), you're still in the danger zone.

Lie #3: Every divorce is Satan's attempt to overthrow God's plan.

I hope all the divorcees out there enjoyed that little dig. Divorce is a shame, but sometimes it's because the marriage should never have taken place. Like it or not, some marriages are harmful and in those cases, Satan would most likely be telling you to stay in it! Satan knows God's Word and he has used God's hatred of divorce to manipulate Christian women and men into staying in harmful marriages, with of course the imminent (and false) threat that God will smite them if they don't.

If you insist on reading this book, I would advise it for single women rather than married. Perhaps it's because Demoss isn't married (though to be fair, many married women have made the same blunders as she has in their advice), but her strength definetly lies in her advice to single women. Her words of true beauty and how Godly faith in yourself is better than worldly self-esteem are especially helpful. Like so many guidebooks, take with a grain of salt if you take it at all

Every woman should read this.......2007-05-26

To some extent, the title of this book turned me off. It sounded too cliche. But I'm glad I read it, because there's nothing cliche about this book. These are truths which too many of us have simply never been introduced to. It can change the way you see yourself, others, & the world around you. It's hard at times, kind of in-your-face, but it's lessons we all need to learn.

Good ideas - not much detail.......2007-05-25

Pros: Biblically based, the "lies" are right on, uses Bible verses at the end of each chapter for additional study and to back up statements

Cons: too much information yet not much development of the topic - hard to latch onto any one thing

A life changing book........2007-05-16

I bought this book for my wife and we discussed it together. This book is not the Bible, when you read it always refer back to the Bible for clarity and even better understanding. Nancy draws our attention to many things that we often overlook as Christians. I thought it needs a bit more old time gospel preaching, though.

Lacks empathy for the average woman.......2007-04-15

Nancy Leigh Demoss does make many good points in this book, so I could not bring myself to give it only 1 star. However, she is so lacking in empathy for women, so condescending, that I advise anyone considering reading _Lies Women Believe_ to save their time and money.

She cherry-picks scripture to back up her claims, such as divorce is *always* a sin, ignoring the direct words of our Lord and Savior in Matthew 19. I say that if Jesus allows divorce for "immorality", then Nancy Leigh Demoss should not contradict him. She gives trivial examples of reasons women divorce, like a husband forgetting a birthday....what about incest,abuse, adultery, alcoholism?? For the record, I am not divorced, but it makes me furious to hear Christian woman encouraged to stay in abusive situations because divorce is a "sin".

She has never been married and has no children and it shows! She has no idea what is it like to raise children, to cope with closely spaced births, to cope with life with a husband, children, a job. Most Christian woman I know have paying jobs, at least part-time, and it is a necessitity, not an indulgence. I work so my family can continue to live indoors, not because I am a "raging feminist".

I could go on and on.....save your money.

This I Believe: Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women

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Nuggets of Treasure
The best gift book you can give, this I believe
Unbelievably inspirational in an everyday kind of way
Each Unique, Each Profound....
This I Believe

This I Believe: Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women

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ASIN: 1593979789
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Book Description

Based on the NPR series of the same name, THIS I BELIEVE features 80 Americans-from the famous to the unknown-completing the thought that begins with the book's title. The pieces that make up the program compel listeners to re-think not only what and how they have arrived at their own personal beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.Featuring a star-studded list of contributors that includes John McCain, Isabel Allende, and Colin Powell (as well as pieces from the original 1950's series including Helen Keller and Jackie Robinson), the collection also contains essays by a Brooklyn lawyer, a woman who sells yellow pages advertising in Fort Worth, TX and a man who serves on the state of Rhode Island's parole board. The result is a stirring, funny and always provocative trip inside the minds and hearts of a diverse group of Americans whose beliefs, and the incredibly varied ways in which they choose to express them, reveal the American spirit at its best.

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Nuggets of Treasure.......2007-05-16

If you're looking for a book you can read in one sitting, this is not the one. "This I Believe - The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women" is a powerful collection of essays based on the National Public Radio series of the same name. The book is edited by Jay Allison, host and curator, and Dan Gediman, executive producer, of This I Believe. These editors are donating their proceeds to This I Believe, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the mission of This I Believe.

Eighty essayists contributed to this book, each one penning concise expressions of their thought processes following the book's title. From the world-renowned Bill Gates, Colin Powell, Gloria Steinem, Helen Keller, John McCain, and Carl Sandburg, to the hometown lawyer, professor, part-time clerk, and tone-deaf music lover, each one spoke of their deepest beliefs in life. From reflections on kindness, generosity, and compassion, to staunch convictions about democracy, freedom, and war, these essays touch chords every reader will hear in their hearts and minds.

Novelist Isabel Allende, niece of Chilean president Salvador Allende, writes, "Give, give, give--what is the point of having experience, knowledge, or talent if I don't give it away? Of having stories if I don't tell them to others? Of having wealth if I don't share it? I don't intend to be cremated with any of it! It is in giving that I connect with others, with the world, and with the divine."

Grammy award winner, singer-songwriter, and actor Loudon Wainwright III says, "I believe in the power of inspiration, in the mysterious gift of creation. Creation with a small "c," that is, creation as in one's work, hauling a day's catch. When I write a song, I'm happy for a few days and it's not just because I've been reassured that I still have a job, though that's certainly part of it. Mostly I'm happy, I think, because I've experienced a real mystery. I haven't the slightest idea how it happened or where or from whom or what it came. I'd prefer not to know. In fact, I'd prefer not to talk about it anymore. It might scare the fish away."

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The best gift book you can give, this I believe.......2007-05-12

There is something for eveyone. In a world of mad rushing and limited time, this book provides the profound and provocative in quick small doses--simply perfect!

Unbelievably inspirational in an everyday kind of way.......2007-05-06

This is my new favorite book! What i love (and hate) about it is that it's really best to only read a few pages per day. It's so difficult not to just keep on reading one story after another, but then i don't get the full benefit of being able to soak in all the wisdom. And it's great for reading out loud to friends.

Each Unique, Each Profound...........2007-05-05

First of all, let me share with you, that I am a fan of public radio. I saw this book on NPR's website, and went straight away to the library to borrow it. I was so impressed with what I read, I eventually bought two copies through Amazon; one for myself and one as a gift for a dear friend. Each essay is personal, profound, and eloquently stated. I never had the sense that any essay was meant as a sermon or a chance to convert my thinking. Someone told me the audio book is even better; because most of the authors are reading their own piece and you can feel what they're saying and how deeply they have committed themselves to their philosophical point of view.

This I Believe.......2007-04-13

Truly inspiring and varied in perspective. Enjoyable regardless of religion or political view.

The Companion Guide For Lies Women Believe

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God wants us to walk in freedom!
honest and deep
Growing godly women

The Companion Guide For Lies Women Believe
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
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God wants us to walk in freedom!.......2007-03-12

I think this study is excellent. My only comment regarding the study on Marriage is that it could make some of the gals who have gone through divorce feel condemned and I don't believe the author intended it to be that way. Some of my gals who have walked through divorce had some interesting emotions come up and we talked a lot about the difference between conviction and condemnation. Also, that when we have asked for forgiveness that we don't have to hash through it all again, God has forgiven us and desires for us to walk in wholeness.

honest and deep.......2007-02-23

This book is an indepth look at how Satan attacks us as women and the process of how these lies then can rule our lives. It is a good read on your own, but a great book to do as a group. I have really enjoyed this study and would highly recommend it for someone who is looking for a deeper study and willing to look honestly at themselves. She does not sugar coat the truths and so it might be unenjoyable for someone who would rather a study with a gentler approach. I enjoyed it and learned a great deal about myself.

Growing godly women.......2006-08-05

This is a study we are doing with young women who are college age. They are wanting to learn how to turn their lives around and grow into godly women and have godly homes someday. It creates great conversation and pivots the truth on scripture. It is a catalyst for Christ to become real for these young ladies and that being a christian is freedom not boring.

Lies Women Believe/Companion Guide SET of 2 books-shrink wrapped

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A must for Christian women...
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Lies Women Believe/Companion Guide SET of 2 books-shrink wrapped
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
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The Power of Words

ASIN: 0802476007

Book Description

The lies Christian women believe are at the root of their struggles. In Lies Women Believe, Nancy Leigh DeMoss exposes areas of deception common to many Christian women -- lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She deals honestly with women's delusions and illusions and then gently leads them to the truth of God's word that leads to true freedom.Walking in Truth, the companion study to Lies Women Believe will help women go deeper into God's Word, walk more fully in His grace, and experience the joy of the abundant life Christ promised.

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A must for Christian women..........2007-06-27

Nancy Leigh DeMoss presents the material in a very practical and biblical way. I've been very challenged.

Book Study.......2007-03-13

Myself and another woman from church have been doing this study with some high school girls. It's fantastic, it is applicable to most every woman. We usually edit the stuff mentioned applying to married women, but as a married woman I thoroughly enjoy reading it myself. This is a great study that will almost certainly tread on lies most women believe at some time or another.

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Boring and tedious
Great Memoir of Growing Up in the Land of Oz
My God is this book slow!
It's okay to be nothing
Wonderful Read that everyone can garner something from

Nothing: Something to Believe in
Nica Lalli
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"It's like this: all my friends are something. Stephanie is a Unitarian, Suzy is Jewish, Michelle is a Catholic, and Lucy is a Presbyterian. So I just want to know, what am I?"

"We're nothing." My father was looking right at me; he had a pleasant, friendly kind of expression. "Nothing," he said again.

In this intimate, funny, and sincere memoir, Lalli chronicles her experiences while confronting the broader issues of faith, tolerance, and respect in the confusing religious landscape of America. With touching humor, Lalli reflects on her childhood memories full of mishaps and misadventures as she tries to fit into communities populated with religions and true believers: bargains she makes with God to test his existence, "Jesus Freaks" intent on evangelizing at every opportunity, and teenage skiers more interested in Bible-thumping than hitting the slopes. In her adult life, her difficulties with religion continue as her family's spiritual ambivalence conflicts with a new, Christian in-law. In the end, Lalli finds the courage to define what she is rather than what she's not. By delving into these universal themes through the lens of family relationships and the culture of "God Bless America," Lalli finds that nothing is a philosophy to be embraced rather than feared.

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Boring and tedious.......2007-06-13

This book reads like someone droning on and on about dysfunctional family gossip, from interactions with her rabidly fundamentalist inlaws to arguments with her overbearing mother. Most of us have enough of this to deal with in our own lives; who wants to read about it, too, especially by someone who writes with the flair of a classroom note taker?

I skimmed the entire book in about an hour only because I thought there must be something redeeming in the upcoming chapter. I was wrong. Glad I got this book at the library.

Great Memoir of Growing Up in the Land of Oz.......2007-06-08

I loved this book. Nica Lalli writes of the challenges of growing up a thinking person in a land whose public life seems to be dominated by religion-spouting folk.
I read this book along with books by Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and the great Christopher Hitchens. Each one lends a special angle to the argument that we can live much happier lives without worrying about the Boogeyman.

My God is this book slow!.......2007-05-10

This is, in all likelihood, one of the slowest and most boring books that I have ever read and, believe me, that is saying something. The entire book is comprised of an endless sequence of surprisingly mundane anecdotes from the author's everyday life that seem to go on forever without contributing meaningfully to her story. The commentary is so mundane that it is unbelievably boring. I was very surprised that Prometheus Books took this title on. There is very little material in the book that deals with the author's apparent struggle to deal with her perspective on religion. Occasionally, the topic comes up within the voluminous anecdotes but this material comprises a very small portion of the book. After 160 pages of this, I just could not take it anymore. I can see from reading other reviews that others have had the same reaction.

It's okay to be nothing.......2007-05-04

As an atheist I read this book not to reinforce my own non-belief but for the possibility of discovering a different path to atheism. I got more than I bargained for. As a kid I was raised as a Mormon until I was 13 and simply refused to continue going to church. I still believed in god at the time but I just couldn't shake the bad taste I had in my mouth for Mormonism. It was probably another 7 years or so until I became a full blown atheist. I followed this path through the study of science and the increasing sense of its absolute superiority in its illumination of truth over religion.

Nica Lalli follows a different path. She is told from a very early age that her parents are "nothing". This will shape her life in ways that she will not realize until many years later. She has the advantage from the very beginning of not being poisoned with a mindset that says that it is ok to believe things without any evidence whatsoever.

The book essentially tells the story of her coming to terms and being comfortable with the fact that she is nothing. She has to survive in a world in which atheism is more despised and less trusted than anything else. She tells many interesting stories regarding her trials and tribulations in this religious world. The most interesting are those involving her in-laws who are extremely Christian. They are very intolerant towards her and will not return the favor of her tolerance towards their beliefs. Kind of un-Jesus like.

If there is any criticism I have for this book is that it really isn't a good argument for atheism. Anybody that goes to this book that is questioning god's existence will probably not be swayed. One could easily say that Nica's atheism is another form of dogma. She seems to only believe the way that she does because it is all that she has ever known. She did not come to her conclusions through reason. At least it seems. Nevertheless, it is good to know that there is one more non-believer in the world.

Wonderful Read that everyone can garner something from.......2007-05-01

The great thing about the book is that its about an average person working through one of life's challenges - who am I and what do I believe. Lalli's telling of her journey is entertaining, witty, humourous, which makes the book highly enjoyable. I find it hard to believe that anyone wouldn't be able to find something in the book to indentify with and be inspired by.

On a related note - in response to Maria's review below of "disappointing" - Isn't the whole point that it's OK to be who you are without proselytizing to others? The way I read it, in the end she resolved the conflict she had with herself, so the characters were there to help her come to terms with who she really was.

When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith

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This book gave me hope!
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Just what I needed
This book is EXCELLENT for ALL women.
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When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith
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You Can Thrive–Not Just Survive–in An Unequally Yoked Marriage
Marriage is challenging, even under the best of circumstances. But for those of us whose husbands don’t believe or are not growing spiritually, marriage brings difficulties unlike those faced by other women of faith.

If you love a man who is not committed to Christ, you may feel frustrated, guilty, or anxious; discouraged and lonely. You likely worry about how your husband’s beliefs–or lack of them–will affect your children. Perhaps you, like so many women, have tried to “help” your husband find or deepen his relationship with God–only to find that you have, unbelievably, pushed him farther away. You may be wondering, “What do I do now?” Or, worse, you may have lost all hope. God is still in control.

Speaking from experience, Nancy Kennedy offers biblical truth, practical help, and comforting insight from women who have walked in your shoes–and who have come to better trust God and more fully understand what to do (and what not to do) When He Doesn’t Believe.

INCLUDES THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, STUDY AND APPLICATION TOOLS, AND POINTS TO PONDER AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER–
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This book gave me hope!.......2007-02-03

When my husband left the faith, I thought my life and my marriage were over! This book helped me see how to work through this enormous struggle, and covered every topic I had trouble with, from attending church alone to raising spiritual children. Every day that I read from this book, I treated my husband with more kindness. Now that I have finished reading it, I think I will probably have to read it over and over every day so that I don't give up. It is amazing how Nancy practially read my mind and had an answer to all of my questions (and the answers are backed with scripture!) I highly recommend this book to any woman who feels "alone in her faith."

like talking to a friend.......2006-07-23

At this point, I don't know anyone that I can talk to about being a believing wife to an unbelieving husband. When I open the book, it's like I'm hearing from a good friend. God has given her the gift of being able to help me get out of self-pity, and turn to the One who can lead me through everyday life with my family. No more 'what-if's', this is my life. What is God's purpose as He takes me through it? I am called to love. Love is the greatest challenge, whether you are married to someone who shares your faith or not. I highly recommend this book for the encouragment and objectivenes she is able to deliver.

Just what I needed.......2004-05-19

I love Nancy's humorous style, combined with her wisdom and wonderful perspective. I just keep reading my copy over and over. Many great Bible verses quoted throughout which help encourage the reader.

This book is EXCELLENT for ALL women........2004-04-04

This book is EXCELLENT for all women. I use to wish I could find a book that told me why my husband acted or thought the way he did. I finally found it in Nancy's book. I bought this book for a friend whose husband is not a Christian. As I started reading through it I could hardly put it down. I begin to learn where I as a wife with a Christian husband was making my own mistakes. We grow up believing that men and women are basically the same. We hear it on TV and movies and even from "the Experts", but Nancy points out how we think very differently about things. She explains many times "the saved wife" goes about the wrong way trying to convert her husband. Nancy teaches us (ALL OF US), how to allow GOD to do the work that WE are trying to do. It really is a "MUST READ" for all Christian women. Whether you are married to an unbeliever or not, this book will be of GREAT benefit for any wife.

Buy This Book!.......2002-03-16

Nancy Kennedy writes very funny and thought-provoking insight on how to "handle" an un-yoked marriage. I don't crank up the Christian music while my hubby's home (just like I don't appreciate his Rolling Stones) but it did help me understand that I am indeed quite normal. She also provides Biblical tools, websites, and books for additional help and information. It can be very painful not being able to share one's faith with a spouse, but at least I know I'm not alone. So glad I found this when I did -- read it, then let's chat over coffee!

101 Lies Men Tell Women -- And Why Women Believe Them

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Well, SOMEONE is a Bitter Betty!
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101 Lies Men Tell Women -- And Why Women Believe Them
Dory Hollander
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`I'll call you.' `I love you.' I'll be home in 20 minutes.' `No, I don't think your thighs are too big.' `I'm going to leave my wife.'From first date deception to martial dishonesty to last-ditch efforts to evade detection, 101 Lies Men Tell Women exposes the extraordinary diverse lies that invade male/female relationships and destroy trust.What do men tend to lie about? Why do they feel the need to life? Dr. Dory Hollander offers rare insight into the most prevalent lies and the often startling reasons why men tell them.Based on the provocative findings of her research, Dr. Hollander also shows why women are more vulnerable to certain types of lies that others, while helping the reader to understand the dynamics of deception. Learn how men use the lies as a means of both attracting and distancing themselves from the women in their lives and how this affects the women who love them.Filled with highly amusing, as well as emotionally wrenching stories from the men and women in Dr. Hollander's study, 101 Lies Men Tell Women captivates and enlightens with original quizzes and exercises for decoding - men's words and actions.A self-defense manual for women who, until now, have had little understanding of, and even less protection against, the well-told lie.

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Well, SOMEONE is a Bitter Betty!.......2007-01-28

I saw this in Border's tonight, and read a chapter...or, should I say, I read a bit here and there. The bile started to rise in my throat, and I had to put it down.

This book is disgusting on lots of levels. Look at her list of lies, first off. Gee, let's equate "I'll call you." to lying about "I tested HIV negative." First of all...WHAT?!? These aren't even close to being on the same level. Secondly, someone would have to be on a level of depravity that most women will never even encounter to lie about a lethal illness. Third, people who knowingly spread the disease have been convicted in court, or have been ordered to pay substantial sums to victims. In other words, it's a huge no-no, and most men wouldn't dream of doing that.

Women are all victims, and men are ALL liars. Women don't lie. Men do. And we know this because Madonna said it in the Emmy-winning film, "Body of Evidence" (chortle). You should worry about every word from your man's mouth, because none of it is true. If you're in a relationship with a married man...poor you! He's lying that he'll leave his wifey. We don't know what we're doing as we girls play the game of love- but, you'd better believe that we will be constantly lied to, since we're all stupid.

All the good reviews here are coming from women who have a lot of hate and bitterness in their hearts. This is a great book if you have issues that you don't want to deal with, since you can just pick and chose things to be mad at so that you can bounce when the time comes.

Yes, men are different. That doesn't mean that they're on some sort of mission to make life a living hell for every woman. Personally, I believe in projecting a loving, kind, and friendly air...and I meet guys. The guys I do meet sometimes are acting stupid or shady, but...gee...I DEAL WITH IT. I talk it out. Things may work out. They might not. I dropped the "MEN SUCK!" act about a year ago, and it's made a difference in the quality of men that I'm meeting. I'm still not married, and haven't found the perfect match yet, but I know it's out there, and I have an open, friendly heart- along with a sharp brain and good intuition so that I don't get screwed.

Yeah, buy this book if you want to put out the exact right energy to attract liars and cheats. Takes one to know one, after all!

People Lie ... Get that.......2006-08-01

The truth is ... we all lie. The trick is deciphering when the lies are too much and the degree of maliciousness behind them. No one can make someone tell the truth ... we are only responsible for ourselves ... but we can do our due diligence to spot selfish lies as fast as possible - and avert disaster.

Details and insights.......2004-10-16

The book is filled with stories and detailed interpretations of how lying by men to women works. It is not driven by "hate" of men, as "A Reader" suggests, but by the desire to reveal and understand. The men emerge (almost) as much as victims of their lies as the women.

Not insighful - out to make quick buck.......2004-10-15

I agree with the reviewer who wrote that she "hates men." It's interesting that her other book is about career consulting....and this one comes on the tail of all the Mars vs. Venus and Dr. Laura material. Anyone else think she is simply jumping on the bandwagon and trying to make a quick buck in an area she knows little more about than an average joe?

insightful.......2004-08-26

I cannot believe some of these lies that men have admitted to. I could hardly put this book down. Learn how to spot a liar and get the truth out of him! What woman hasn't been lied to? Yes, Dory seems a bit wary of the opposite sex, but a lot of women are after being lied to so often. Protect your heart and learn when you're being lied to.

Walking in the Truth: A Companion Study for Lies Women Believe

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Ladies Bible Study
The book is more helpful.
Great study guide.
Who controls your thoughts?

Walking in the Truth: A Companion Study for Lies Women Believe
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Manufacturer: Moody Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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Satan is a liar. When women become entrapped by his lies their spiritual lives, marriages, and emotional well-being suffer. Through her many conferences, Nancy Leigh DeMoss has witnessed the many different and damaging ways these lies destroy women's lives. This companion study to Lies Women Believe will help women go deeper into God's Word, walk more fully in His grace, and experience the joy of the abundant life Christ promised.

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Ladies Bible Study.......2007-03-15

We used this at my church for a ladies Bible study. It has been absolutely wonderful and we have all learned so much about our carnal nature! Everyone is growing in Christ and I would highly recommend this book, along with "Lies Women Believe" to any Christian.

The book is more helpful........2007-02-22

This guide is for study but I read the book, "Lies Women Believe and The Truth That Sets them free" and it is awesome but the study guide was not useful at all to me.

Great study guide........2006-03-23

This was really great we are using it in a book study and it is nice because not only are you studding the book but it also has this great daily compaion that helps you incorporate scripture into your daily life.

Who controls your thoughts?.......2005-07-24

This is an excellent study book which accompanies the hard back book "Lies Women Believe". It helps you to understand how our thoughts can be controlled by false assumptions and how our thought patterns can be destructive. This study has many scriptures that help clarify these negative thoughts that have brought fear and bondage into our lives and shows that there is change available through knowing God's truth and experiencing His power in our lives.

I Can't Believe She Did That!: Why Women Betray Other Women at Work

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Thoughtful, thorough and insightful analysis into the world of female dynamics at work
Excellent Discussion of What Is Happening
Must read for women of any age

I Can't Believe She Did That!: Why Women Betray Other Women at Work
Nan Mooney
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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Release Date: 2005-09-15

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A revealing, provocative look at conflict and competition among women in the workplace I Cant Believe She Did That is a provocative social and cultural exploration of the troubling dynamics among women on the job. Women today have become increasingly comfortable with ambition, competition, and success, priorities that often conflict with the value placed on communication and relationships. Drawing on the stories of real women from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds, Nan Mooney provides vivid insights on the emotional toll of competition on women and charts a path towards more productive and fulfilling professional relationships.

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Leaves you to do the legwork.......2007-04-12

I am grateful that this conversation has begun, but this book is by no means the final word on the subject.

I found 200 pages of individual acts of backstabbing to be uninsightful. We already know women can be vicious. While this book takes heroic steps to sympathetically rationalize treachery and dispel the "good girl-bad girl" dichotomy, it would be a far more inspirational read if it gave practical advice for dealing with our inevitable day to day confrontations.

I was hoping this book would lay out the nuances and pitfalls of working with women before dispensing some apt suggestions for diffusing tense situations. Perhaps with some humorous/memorable examples of these tactics applied. I was disappointed.

I had to glean from the anecdotes the sorts of environmental conditions which could lead to thinly veiled hostility: feeling threatened by youth, talent, beauty, race, social class or contested token woman status. Should I find myself in possession of one of these threatening advantages, I'm unsure how to react outside of warily paranoid.

Although this book alludes to individual advocacy, at its core it is a collective action cop-out. Women are reluctant to make individual changes because their less altruistic coworkers will take advantage of them. The solution? Macro-level reform meted out by our government, media and employers.

Amidst a slew of gratuitous quotes, it seems Margaret Mead's critical message has been left out: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

Are These Reviewers Paid?.......2006-07-05

This book is horrid; there are so many that are better reading and better advice. The answer to "why" is simple: everyone is out for their best interest, and only advances yours if it achieves their objective. And here Mooney is pretending to advance your objective by selling you a bad book.

Get over the sisterhood myth and move on to better researched, better written books, such as Lois Frankel's "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office" and Gail Evans' "Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman".

Thoughtful, thorough and insightful analysis into the world of female dynamics at work.......2006-06-22

Nan Mooney brings much care and a healthy dose of humor in exploring how and why women often treat each other so poorly in the workplace and in other professional settings. Her writing reflects the thoughtful and thorough research methods employed to learn the stories of 100 women who, at some point in their professional lives, experienced minor and major conflicts with female co-workers, supervisors and mentors. Not only does Nan describe the problems faced by these extraordinary women, but also she offers analyses and insights into how problems could be avoided, and what our responsibilities as a society and to each other really are.

This book should be required reading for any woman about to enter or re-enter the workplace, change careers, assume greater levels of leadership or management, or for anyone with a genuine interest in knowing more about interpersonal workplace dynamics and organizational culture. It provides the reader with a strong, uplifting message about the importance of honesty, candor, humor, sensitivity and compassion when dealing with others and with ourselves.

Excellent Discussion of What Is Happening.......2006-02-23

I am 3/4 through this book; it is an excellent discussion of what is happening in the work force between and among women. I am hopeful that the author will provide some suggestions for dealing with such situations in the remaining l/4 of the book. If not, I recommend she author a sequel. Thank you

Must read for women of any age.......2006-02-08

I was thrilled to read Nan Mooney's latest book. She is so wise on the subject at hand. The book is well written, witty,and just so much fun to read.

A Christian Woman's Guide to Reasons for Faith: Understanding Why You Believe

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A Christian Woman's Guide to Reasons for Faith: Understanding Why You Believe
Judy Salisbury
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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A Christian Woman's Guide to Reasons for Faith: Understanding Why You Believe.......2005-09-26

This book fills the spiritual needs of women using everyday common sense language.

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