The Girl's Still Got It

Well, the first question has to be, what is "it"? "It", as defined by author Liz Curtis Higgs, is value, significance, worth. Not only does she claim Ruth still has "it" but so do I and every woman. God formed us, picked us up when needed, carries us when necessary, and loves us unconditionally and knows every detail of this story we refer to as life. He finds us worthy. Why do we, as women, find that so difficult to accept? So, what does God intend for us to learn from Ruth's life? Higgs claims that through studying about Ruth and the other everyday people in scripture, we can learn of God's character--steadfast, compassionate , patient, faithful, and merciful. Walking the reader through the book or Ruth (a short book of only four chapters), Higgs reveals to the reader all of God's traits listed above and then some. Ruth certainly didn't live an easy life so perhaps she really isn't so different from you and me. God simply chose her and included her by name in Scripture to demonstrate His character. Just like Ruth, we are "never alone and have Someone powerful in charge and looking out for us". I am typically not a big fan of non-fiction but I am a big fan of fellow Louisvillian, Liz Curtis Higgs so my love of her previous fiction pieces led me to order this book. Was it what I expected? No! This book reads so much like a work of fiction that it is hard to put down and grabs you as early as the introduction. It is almost as if written like a conversation, as if Mrs. Higgs was sitting here in my family room talking to me. Or perhaps it is Ruth and Naomi that are the ones that seem as if they have been brought to life in a way I've never seen them before. Higgs has such a sense of humor which is seen throughout her writings on Ruth. I guarantee you won't be able to read this book, even the first chapter without at least a chuckle. Included in the book are discussion questions if you are part of a book club, a chapter by chapter study guide sufficient for a 12 week book study, and suggestions for further reading. I will be recommending this book to my book club and also think it an excellent book for a more in-depth Bible study group whether it be a Sunday School class or a multi-age group of women getting together for a book study. Perfect for adult women of all ages. To read the intro, go to http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product_slideshow?sku=564484&actual_sku=564484&use_onix=1. I did receive this book free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review and was, in no way, obligated to leave a positive review.