I wish every young woman could read Girl Perfect to help them be very careful what they dream for. And every mature woman who reads it will surely be encouraged to be satisfied with who they are and how they look. You or someone you know needs to not just read this book, but to truly take it into your heart and spirit. I pray it will illuminate truths you have never seen before."
-- Stephen Arterburn, Founder and Chairman, New Life Ministries
“Every woman deals with the desire to be 'perfect' and the insecurities that surface when we realize we will never measure up to that perfect image in our own head. With absolute honesty, Jennifer Strickland takes us on her journey through the world of high fashion modeling. As I read the book, my heart broke for seventeen-year-old Jennifer as she was faced with situations no teenager should ever face. As soon as I finished reading it, I went to my own teenage daughter and reminded her that she is beautiful ... just the way she is. Thank you, Jennifer, for taking the time and having the courage to write this very important book. It just might save countless lives!”
-- Holly Wagner, Founder, GodChicks Conferences
"This is one of the most honest, authentic books I have ever read. Jennifer's life is a miracle, and her message is compelling. The first thing I did after reading the book was hand it to all three of my daughters. I recommend the book, and my friend Jennifer Strickland, to you.”
– Jim Burns, PhD, President, HomeWord
"This is honestly one of the best, most heartfelt, most compelling, pure and truthful books I have read. I have no doubt that Jen's dream will come true of being able to reach out to young women everywhere with the love of Christ through her life story. Hold onto your hats! You cannot read Girl Perfect without looking deeper into your relationship with the Maker!"
-- Kelly Marie McFadden, writer and developer, HomeWord
"Girl Perfect sheds harsh light into the darkness of the fashion world. Jen's story as a young woman intrigued by photography and modeling opened my eyes to the reality of the lives of many girls we see in magazines and on billboards. I highly recommend every girl read this book. Learn from Jen's experiences -- successes and mistakes -- and read what she's come to understand about beauty, 'perfection,' dealing with high expectations and demands, and experiencing true freedom."
-- Becky Baumgartner, President, Friends of Bethany Hamilton Foundation
"Jennifer writes with a raw honesty about her journey in a world where your value is determined by your appearance. The girl in the picture was beautiful, but her depleted, hollow soul was the price. Deep into her spiral, sitting at a table, she whispers the word 'God' and is introduced to the One who could love her deeply and free her from 'perfect.' Few will ever live in the world she did, but many need to hear her message of the tragedy of getting caught up in a pursuit of externals and missing where true life, joy, and passion really lie."
-- Nancy Ortberg, Former Teaching Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church
"An honest, tender, and powerfully written story! Jennifer's voice captured my heart and I couldn't put the book down until I finished it. If you long to be the girl God made, you will find a road map to your land of freedom within these pages. You too can break free, heal and ride the wave of your dreams! Jennifer is a light shining courage and grace, a role model to women of all ages."
-- Christina Dimari, Author, Ocean Star
"Girl Perfect is one woman's travels through the empty promises of feminine perfection to a life overflowing with freedom, joy, and the ultimate hope."
-- Allie Marie Smith, Founder, Wonderfully Made
"Girl Perfect is an inspiring read. Throughout Jennifer's crazy and ugly experiences in the 'beautiful industry' of modeling, she shares how vulnerable and empty it left her and that only God can fill that void in our lives and heals all our hurts. She teaches us that the Lord made each girl unique and that we are perfect in God's eyes if not in the world's. I love how Jennifer wove the wisdom of Bible verses into each chapter. This is an awesome book for every girl."
-- Shannon McIntyre, TV Host, On Surfari
TESTIMONIALS
“Your book is AMAZING! It HEALED me, inside and out!!! What an inspiration you are!”
“Your story gave me hope that one day I will again be happy and lead a fulfilling life of pleasing God.”
“Your words spoke very deeply to me because I saw myself through them. It’s the only book that I have ever read that I truly felt the author knew what I was going through.”
“It’s so inspirational that you took these horrible things that happened to you and turned it into something that has, and will, help so many people. There are so many important messages!”
“I relate so much to your story. All my life, I have struggled with the need to ‘be perfect.’”
“I feel God speaks powerful words of hope through your book, and I want to give it to as many clients as possible so that they can meditate on the words in God’s time.”
“Your book has helped me in understanding the deeper roots of my struggles….”
“I desire every woman to read it! I can’t imagine anyone reading it and not ending up on their knees!"
TABLE OF CONTENTS | SAMPLE CHAPTER | ENDORSEMENTS & TESTIMONIALS
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