Shannon Ethridge - Every Womans Battle: Discovering Gods Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment

Praise for
Every Womans Battle

This book sheds light on the often unspoken sensitivities and issues that women wrestle with. Not only is it well written, it is liberating and refreshing with sound principles for overcoming the things that threaten to keep us from experiencing the fullness of joy that is part of Gods big-picture plan for our lives.

M ICHELLE M C K INNEY H AMMOND , author of Get Over It and On With It

In todays permissive culture, it is dangerously easy for even the most principled of women to reason away unhealthy thoughts, attitudes, and flirtations with men who arent our husbands. In Every Womans Battle, Shannon Ethridge bravely and respectfully draws a line in the sand for all of us. A must-read for every woman who desires true intimacy and sexual integrity.

C ONSTANCE R HODES , author of Life Inside the Thin Cage

There is a common, almost Victorian, myth that women dont really struggle with sexual sin. That myth causes many women to feel a double-shame. The shame of struggling sexually is compounded by the assumption that few, if any, women share the same battle. Shannon Ethridge artfully and boldly unveils the war and offers women a way to enter the battle with courage, hope, and grace. Every Womans Battle will help both men and women comprehend the glorious beauty and sensuality of holiness. This is a desperately needed book.

D R . D AN B. A LLENDER , president of Mars Hill Graduate School and author of The Healing Path

If youre like me, you want the deepest connection possible with your husband. You want a soul-to-soul connection that is not encumbered by anything that could damage it. And if youre like me, you are going to find Shannons book immeasurably helpful in doing just that. Every Womans Battle is the best resource I know for embracing Gods plan of sexual and emotional integrity as a woman.

L ESLIE P ARROTT , author of When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages

A powerful shield for every woman. Shannons words are convicting, challenging, and confronting.

D R . T IM C LINTON , president of the American Association of Christian Counselors

Many of my Bad Girls of the Bible readers have tearfully confessed to me their struggles with sexual sinspromiscuity, adultery, and self-gratification among them. Since we cannot pretend Christian women dont face these temptations, its a relief to have a sound resource like this one to recommend. Shannon Ethridges straightforward, nonjudgmental, step-by-step approach can help women come clean in the best way possiblethrough an intimate relationship with the Lover of their souls.

L IZ C URTIS H IGGS , best-selling author of Bad Girls of the Bible, Really Bad Girls of the Bible, and Mad Mary: A Bad Girl from Magdala

Its time to take the blinders off and recognize the crucial message of Every Womans Battle.

K AREN K INGSBURY , best-selling author of Remember and One Tuesday Morning

Readers Rave About
Every Womans Battle

Thank you for writing this. I wish I had it when I started dating. Ive been a Christian all my life but compromised because I thought I was strong enough. I wondered why I had trouble resisting temptation and kept getting involved with the wrong guy. Now I realize the wrong guys just know what to say. Ive read your book twice and will read a couple chapters even more when I feel tempted. I have recommended it to many women. S HAUNA

This weekend, my husband finally realized how his pornography addiction is affecting our marriage. I was full of righteous indignation until your book. I discovered Im guilty as well. I thank God He used you to help me see my own weaknesses. Now Im surrendering to Christ for healing and growth. L ISA

This book has transformed my relationship with God and my husband. God has worked through you to alter my life and many others, and I cant fully express my gratitude. I feel Ive been waiting all my life for this. I finally understand, and my skepticism dissolved at the end of the first page. A NNE

Im thirty-four in Moscow. Your book is great! I started meetings for young girls here, translating off the page, letting them ask questions and make comments. Theyre very grateful for the bookits extremely practical and applicable. The things you discuss are so true, but Ive never heard anyone mention them. Ive attended many womens conferences, but nowhere have I come across such practical, necessary information. R HONDA

Im reading your book for the first time and feel beyond blessed! Im from Puerto Rico, thirty-four years old, and it seems this book is a biography of my life. I still dont believe how timely Gods power is in putting this book into my hands. I intend to lead other women in this study so I can share this happiness and freedom with others. I feel so blessed; you have no idea! G.F.

This has long been on my heart, especially being a military wife. Our husbands go out for a year or more at a time, and though we deny it, we struggle with remaining faithful. We pretend were stronger than we are. Im facilitating a class for military wives using this book, and I want to thank you for showing us how God provides the way out of temptation. V.R.

Ive been married for sixteen years, and I know the Lord wanted me to read this book. The timing could not have been better. Its so helpful to know that what I feel is normal. It helps me get over my guilt and get busy (with Gods help) dealing with solutions. B.C.

This book calls it as it is, and through that, God pointed out issues I needed to think about. Its such a clear guide; Ive been reading bits to my boyfriend, helping him understand how women work. S.B.

I cant tell you how much reading this has changed my life. Though Im not fixed yet, I have learned so much and applied it to making our home a happier place. I feel as though you know me inside and out! Your books have played a huge part in saving my marriage. You are doing Gods work to change peoples lives. And its working! L.T.

All I can say is, Wow! How can God work so profoundly? I was praying about my relational hang-ups, asking how I could love Him while still struggling with these issues. I went to the bookstore the same day and picked up your book. I feel loved, very loved, like someone cares. You helped me receive His unmerited mercy. He really loves us and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. I dont know you, but I feel like weve shared in this together. K.N.

I just had to tell you I cant even eat my lunch without stopping and thanking you for writing this book, for your honesty and openness about an area so few women talk about. I read my own thoughts that I didnt know anyone else had! Im experiencing great healinghealing I didnt know was possible. T.B.

After stumbling upon your book a few years ago, I can honestly say Ive learned more from it than just about any other Ive ever read. Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing this incredibly honest and straightforward bookand for changing my life in the process. I cannot say enough. I am reading it again. ANGELA

I read your book when I was having an affair and on the verge of losing my husband and family. It was my mirror and the reflection scared me. Reading about your experiences saved my life and my marriage. Ive handed out dozens of copies, and now three and a half years later, Im leading a study with my staff and friends from church. Ive seen this book open many womens eyes to their significance and fill the void in their lives. Your passion has touched many lives, and if I have anything to do with it, it will touch many more! M.H.