Rachel Gilson

4.5 stars

Gilson speaks straightforward, biblical truth with gentleness, yet without apology. I especially liked her discussion on the purpose of two sexes, and the value of both marriage and singleness.

While the chapter on singleness was biblically accurate, it failed to address the depth of pain, disappointment, etc. that results from lifelong singleness, celibacy, and childlessness. (I can only imagine this is because the author married at 22 and is a mother, so simply doesn't have the experience for that communication.)

Note: Gilson uses what she calls her own "translation" of the Bible, which seems to be an amalgamation of various translations and her own paraphrase. I prefer for authors to stay away from paraphrases when they write Scripture as a quote, and appreciate when they just stick to one simple translation or version.

Overall, though, an excellent book and worthwhile read for all Christians.… (meer)