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| Lisa Ryan has written about young women who have found ways
to influence others in the world today. She compares their efforts to that
of young Esther of the Bible. The writing style and perhaps some theological
issues might trouble some people. But adolescents today need role models
who act compassionately and with concern for others. This book supplies
role models of young women whose lives have purpose beyond looks, fashion,
and boyfriends. Parents and daughters who read this book together
and spend time discussing the issues brought up in the book will find the
time well spent.
For example, in the chapter saving arrows: “For hours now, Melissa and Christin had been taking turns peeking through the little hole in the fence. Sure, they hardly ever knew if anyone changed her mind when hour after hour, week after week, month after month, they called out, ‘Excuse me, ma’am, can I talk to you for just a minute? Can I offer you some literature?’ But how could they not keep trying? After all, what if just one baby’s life was saved because they were standing out there?” Doesn’t that make you want to read more about these teenage girls? Well,
you can in Generation Esther written by Lisa Ryan.
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