I Kissed Dating Goodbye

by Joshua Harris

Paperback, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

306.73

Genres

Religion & Spirituality

General Nonfiction

Nonfiction

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Collections

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Publication

Multnomah Books (2003), Edition: Updated, 221 pages

Description

Family & Relationships. Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. Joshua Harris's first book, written when he was only 21, turned the Christian singles scene upside down...and people are still talking. More than 800,000 copies later, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, with its inspiring call to sincere love, real purity, and purposeful singleness, remains the benchmark for books on Christian dating. Now, for the first time since its release, the national #1 bestseller has been expanded with new content and updated for new readers. Honest and practical, it challenges cultural assumptions about relationships and provides solid, biblical alternatives to society's norm.Clear, stylish typeset, with user-friendly links to referenced Scripture.

User reviews

LibraryThing member julesnpebbles

I really wish I read this book while I was in college. Can you imagine if more young Christians would commit their love lives to the Lord and carefully conducted themselves to honor Christ? Can you imagine if young believers would trust God for their future mate instead of taking it into their own

hands and dating 20 people in order to find the 'right one'? I liked the book "When God writes your love story" by the Ludys better but this one is definitely one to read.

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LibraryThing member MrsLee

I'm not sure I agree with this book verbatim, the author is still very young. However, I think he has some important things to say about young relationships. I liked the idea that instead of focusing on someone of the opposite sex and conforming ourselves to them, we need to focus on God and

conform ourselves to Him before we involve someone else in our life.

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LibraryThing member padame

Tired of the game? Kiss dating goodbye. Dating. Isn’t there a better way? I kissed Dating Goodbye suggests there is. Reorder your romantic life in the light of God’s Word and find more fulfillment than a date could ever give—a life of sincere love, true purity a purposeful singleness.

LibraryThing member thc_luver6

This book was okay. Some of the ideas in it I didn't agree with and some parts he came on to harsh...but otherwise I really liked the book. :)

LibraryThing member GoodGeniusLibrary

This is a must read for every beginning teen. WARNING: This book should only be read by teens who have been educated about s*x as there is appropriate, non-expicit, discussions of f*replay. In fact, every parent should read this book first before giving it to their teen to read. I wish I had read

this book when I was a teen as I had similar thoughts about dating and physical activity, but I did not have it so well spelled out and formulated and it would have helped me know better and live stronger in those convictions that I had not quite formed.

Whether or not you agree with Christianity, or whether or not you agree with Joshua Harris' ideas, I guarantee you will find very useful thoughts and ideas to consider when dealing with the opposite sex.

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LibraryThing member LindaLundeen

Joshua Harris offers a candid view of dating from the male viewpoint, and doles out advice for a better way, courtship. This book helps readers better understand the values of courtship as the foundation of a lasting marriage. Harris's view will help guide Christian teens on a path that is not

popular in most high schools. The religious overtones and Biblical scripture references are not appealing to all readers. With his frank, conversational writing style, Harris has readers plugged in beginning with the introduction. This novel makes a great self-help text for teens who are struggling with a romantic relationship.

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LibraryThing member lchs.mrso

Joshua Harris'sI Kissed Dating Good-Bye is a book that simply talks about how God helps us through relationships and how to handle them. The author shares some real life occurrences from his past. The dos and don’ts of dating are also mentioned. This book is non-fiction. Therefore, there are no

characters.On the cover, a man is tilting a hat over his face. It seems appropriate for the book because it seems like the man is saying good-bye to serious love and dating relationships.I would recommend this book to anybody who is having troubles with certain individuals with love, or anyone who is seeking God’s help to find the right one for life.

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LibraryThing member Chris_El

Lots to think about here in this book. I sat down with my Sunday school class and we went through this. We didn't agree with everything but there was a lot of things well said as well.

LibraryThing member Steve_Walker

A waste of time and money.

LibraryThing member abbieriddle

The book that started this author off at the age of 21. Since then he has written several others and has gone on to become a lead pastor and even got married. This book gives hope to those teens that strive for sexual purity and waiting on God's spouse for them.

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