Latest Review of Women of Virtue by Book Reviewer Karen Hamilton

REVIEW BY KAREN HAMILTON

"As a mother with a daughter in the Young Women's program, this was atitle that caught my attention. The new Young Womens¹ value that wasadded, is Virtue. While I can tell you a basic concept of what virtue isand how it is a part of daily life, I was surprised at how much morethere is to virtue. With my limited understanding of virtue, I did notcompletely comprehend virtue as it is meant to be. Jodi Robinson takes virtue and details the what, how, why, where andwhen virtue is used in daily life. She has a series of subtitles withinthe chapters that cover many thoughts on virtue. For example, in thefirst chapter, "The Beauty of Virtue," some of the subtitles are: "Virtue makes a Woman Beautiful." "Defining Virtue,", "Seeking Virtue," "We are confident because of Virtue," "Virtue is what makes us Strong" and "Beauty is more Spiritual than it is Temporal."

"So, you're writing about virtue. Mom, what exactly is virtue?" "Well," I said, letting out a sigh of desperation, "virtue means beinggood and making right choices.² I figured that answer would suffice the curiosity of a ten-year-old" (p.1) This begins the authors' exploration on the importance of virtue and how it will be tested as her daughter grows up. "Satan would try to convince her that virtue doesn't matter, when in fact it does matter." (p.1) Robinson writes about women in the scriptures and in modern history that exemplify virtue. "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. ­Proverbs 31:10" (p.11) This is but one of the scriptures that is used in this book.

Jodi Robinson gives a brief description of precious gems and how rare it is for rubies to exist. The same chemicals that give them their color arealso the same chemicals that can destroy the gem, making it impossiblefor the ruby to form. This is why the Lord compared virtuous women tobeing more precious than rubies. Helen Keller said, "The most beautiful things in the world cannot beseen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." "This is whatbeing beautiful is about. To a virtuous woman of God, beauty is something that is felt far more than it is seen. (p.7) Jodi Robinson uses an experience that she had with her Grandmother just before she passed on and comments, "Grandma taught me a lot about whatit means to be beautiful because her beauty was felt far more than itwas seen. Thank you, Grandma, for letting me see in you the beauty ofvirtue." (p.8) The concepts that devalue virtue are addressed in this book in simple to understand words and phrases. They are further illustrated by stories pulled out of scripture, history, and personal experiences.

This is abook that I recommend that everyone read, but especially young women,young men and their parents. It is another tool to helping our young women and young men to understand that there is so much more to virtue than sexual purity.

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There is nothing in all this world as magnificent as Virtue. --Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley proclaimed: "There is none more beautiful, more inspiring than a [woman] who knows who she is, who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so."

Let us return to virtue. TRUE BEAUTY is virtuous beauty. It is felt with heart, not seen with the eyes.

Beauty in Bloom--Self-Esteem for Girls Blossoms with Girl Scouts Uniquely ME

There's more to being a Girl Scout than "Thin Mints" and "Samoas." Yes, girl scouts sell cookies. But they also serve their community and learn valuable life lessons that change them for good. Recently, our troop earned the "Bronze Award"--the highest service award given to Girl Scouts. Our troop organized, planned, and executed a service project for the House of Hope--a drug treatment center in downtown Salt Lake City.

"Thanks for coming and sharing your talents," the women gratefully told the girls. The girls were humbled to know that women recoving from drug addcition are just "normal" women who took a wrong turn and are trying to get back on the right path. Many of these "addicts" are mothers and some are just young women themselves. They deserve a second chance: a chance to discover who they really are.

The troop focussed on two themes: "It's what you give that makes you beautiful" and "Be your own kind of beautiful." The girls wrote and performed their own play; served brunch; and sang songs. "These girls brought us hope today" said one of the women in the group. "Thanks for reaching out," another said. As leaders we're trying to teach our girls to give whatever you have to "give." That's the best dose of self-esteem you'll ever swallow.

I support Girl Scouts of America and I also support Dove. GSA has teamed with the Dove Foundation to sponsor a FREE program called "Uniquely ME" aimed at improving young girls self-confidence, self-esteem, and body image. You can download the Uniquely ME! materials for FREE. You don't need to be a Girl Scout or a leader to use them.

Girls today need positive role models that teach true principles of beauty. They deserve to feel beautiful simply because God made them and they have something to "give." Let's forgo the red carpet and sit down and have a "real" discussion with our daughters about what "real" beauty really is and how it feels. True beauty is felt more than it is seen. It is found in the heart. It really is. Uniquely ME is all about being YOU-nique! Check it out. http://www.girlscouts.org/program/program_opportunities/leadership/uniquelyme.asp

Beauty in Bloom--Self-Esteem for Girls Blossoms with Girl Scouts Uniquely ME

There's more to being a Girl Scout than "Thin Mints" and "Samoas." Yes, girl scouts sell cookies. But they also serve their community and learn valuable life lessons that change them for good. Recently, our troop earned the "Bronze Award"--the highest service award given to Girl Scouts. Our troop organized, planned, and executed a service project for the House of Hope--a drug treatment center in downtown Salt Lake City.

"Thanks for coming and sharing your talents," the women gratefully told the girls. The girls were humbled to know that women recoving from drug addcition are just "normal" women who took a wrong turn and are trying to get back on the right path. Many of these "addicts" are mothers and some are just young women themselves. They deserve a second chance: a chance to discover who they really are.

The troop focussed on two themes: "It's what you give that makes you beautiful" and "Be your own kind of beautiful." The girls wrote and performed their own play; served brunch; and sang songs. "These girls brought us hope today" said one of the women in the group. "Thanks for reaching out," another said. As leaders we're trying to teach our girls to give whatever you have to "give." That's the best dose of self-esteem you'll ever swallow.

I support Girl Scouts of America and I also support Dove. GSA has teamed with the Dove Foundation to sponsor a FREE program called "Uniquely ME" aimed at improving young girls self-confidence, self-esteem, and body image. You can download the Uniquely ME! materials for FREE. You don't need to be a Girl Scout or a leader to use them.

Girls today need positive role models that teach true principles of beauty. They deserve to feel beautiful simply because God made them and they have something to "give." Let's forgo the red carpet and sit down and have a "real" discussion with our daughters about what "real" beauty really is and how it feels. True beauty is felt more than it is seen. It is found in the heart. It really is. Uniquely ME is all about being YOU-nique! Check it out. http://www.girlscouts.org/program/program_opportunities/leadership/uniquelyme.asp

Beauty in Bloom--Self-Esteem for Girls Blossoms with Girl Scouts Uniquely ME

There's more to being a Girl Scout than "Thin Mints" and "Samoas." Yes, girl scouts sell cookies. But they also serve their community and learn valuable life lessons that change them for good. Recently, our troop earned the "Bronze Award"--the highest service award given to Girl Scouts. Our troop organized, planned, and executed a service project for the House of Hope--a drug treatment center in downtown Salt Lake City.

"Thanks for coming and sharing your talents," the women gratefully told the girls. The girls were humbled to know that women recoving from drug addcition are just "normal" women who took a wrong turn and are trying to get back on the right path. Many of these "addicts" are mothers and some are just young women themselves. They deserve a second chance: a chance to discover who they really are.

The troop focussed on two themes: "It's what you give that makes you beautiful" and "Be your own kind of beautiful." The girls wrote and performed their own play; served brunch; and sang songs. "These girls brought us hope today" said one of the women in the group. "Thanks for reaching out," another said. As leaders we're trying to teach our girls to give whatever you have to "give." That's the best dose of self-esteem you'll ever swallow.

I support Girl Scouts of America and I also support Dove. GSA has teamed with the Dove Foundation to sponsor a FREE program called "Uniquely ME" aimed at improving young girls self-confidence, self-esteem, and body image. You can download the Uniquely ME! materials for FREE. You don't need to be a Girl Scout or a leader to use them.

Girls today need positive role models that teach true principles of beauty. They deserve to feel beautiful simply because God made them and they have something to "give." Let's forgo the red carpet and sit down and have a "real" discussion with our daughters about what "real" beauty really is and how it feels. True beauty is felt more than it is seen. It is found in the heart. It really is. Uniquely ME is all about being YOU-nique! Check it out. http://www.girlscouts.org/program/program_opportunities/leadership/uniquelyme.asp

What are readers saying about "Women of Virtue"?

"Your book is a gold mine for women!" --Tammy Williams, GA "I was trying hard to get things done around the house, but I was too excited to read another chapter. I really like it." --Jodi Parker, mother of four "It was just what I needed. I can't wait to share it with my sisters." --Corissa Beck, mother of four "Every woman needs this book, Jodi. We all need this." --Cherrie Barrick, mother of six "How can we get the men to read this?" --Tacey Burnham, empty nester, Burbank, CA "I'm really enjoying your book. Thank you!" --Rebecca Felt, mother of three, Manteeca, CA

What are readers saying about "Women of Virtue"?

"Your book is a gold mine for women!" --Tammy Williams, GA "I was trying hard to get things done around the house, but I was too excited to read another chapter. I really like it." --Jodi Parker, mother of four "It was just what I needed. I can't wait to share it with my sisters." --Corissa Beck, mother of four "Every woman needs this book, Jodi. We all need this." --Cherrie Barrick, mother of six "How can we get the men to read this?" --Tacey Burnham, empty nester, Burbank, CA "I'm really enjoying your book. Thank you!" --Rebecca Felt, mother of three, Manteeca, CA

What are readers saying about "Women of Virtue"?

"Your book is a gold mine for women!" --Tammy Williams, GA "I was trying hard to get things done around the house, but I was too excited to read another chapter. I really like it." --Jodi Parker, mother of four "It was just what I needed. I can't wait to share it with my sisters." --Corissa Beck, mother of four "Every woman needs this book, Jodi. We all need this." --Cherrie Barrick, mother of six "How can we get the men to read this?" --Tacey Burnham, empty nester, Burbank, CA "I'm really enjoying your book. Thank you!" --Rebecca Felt, mother of three, Manteeca, CA

Reader RAVES about "Women of Virtue"

Dear Jodi,
I have received so many calls from those who attended Thursday evenings presentation saying how absolutely wonderful it was. Jodi, I thank you so much for being so inspired and taking time out to share with us. I feel like a different person as I think about all that you taught. Your book is wonderful....I have it half read already....and lots of highlighting!!!!

Thanks again,
Cathy, Kamas, Utah

FROM JODI: Thanks, Cathy! It was a pleasure to spend time with you and everyone else. I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing you all again.