So Much More: The Remarkable Influence of Visionary Daughters on the Kingdom of God

by Elizabeth Botkin and Anna Sofia Botkin

Book Overview

Today, countless young ladies face difficult problems and challenging questions. While many long for godly purpose in their lives, their bewilderment mounts when they observe broken homes, distant... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975526383
• ISBN13: 9780975526385
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Vision Forum
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Definitely worth reading

Such a step away from the modern western cultural norms. Helps you to see scripture through the lens of scripture instead of forcing it to fit the norms of today.

Very Infomative!

This book was probably the best book I've ever read concerning young women. I'm new to this whole biblical girlhood, womanhood, femininity thing and this book answered every one of my question and then some. Furthermore, this book was very easy to read and had great footnotes and gave references to the bible. The books has eighteen chapters two Appendixes and a acknowledgment. At times I was a bit uncomfortable seeing how me and my father don't get along very well but the Botkin sisters made it very clear that that's okay, and that even if I don't have a Godly father I can strive to give my future (God-willing) children something that I never had. One of the chapters talk about Christ's enemies, who they are (Karl Marx), and Marxism connection with feminism and how it hasn't helped women. The books also tells the readers what is a real woman, and traits that we Christian women should strive to cultivate or get rid of. The chapter also talks about how a godly woman should dress and the standards of dress. (They never make it clear that women should wear only dresses just small hints. Which are quite obvious). What femininity is, what young women should be learning before marriage, why their against sending young women to college, they talk about the right career for women, and what we should try to learn in order to become good wives, and clear up a couple thing about the proverbs 31 woman. The Botkin sisters have been accused of trying to take America back 200 and they have not just the good parts of american history and applying them to today. Which is good because as an African-American I don't think that I want to go back 200 years... If you know what I mean (slavery, Jim Crow etc.) This book is more of a question and answer book than a novel and has several testimonies by women both young and old. I would recommend this books for beginners of the faith. (specifically fathers and daughters)

Sometimes the Truth hurts!

Praise God for the Botkin girls! It is so refreshing to know that there are two young ladies, from my own generation, who have the courage and strength to fight against the wicked feminist onslaught. This book encourages young women to recognize the bondage of feminism and to embrace the freedom they have in their God-given roles. They call us back to our roles as clearly defined in Scripture. Be warned, self-deceived feminists will chafe when faced with the truths revealed in this book. Conviction doesn't always feel good. But those young women sincerely seeking God's truth and design for their lives will be blessed. Thank you for contending earnestly for the Truth! May the Lord continue to be glorified through your book. Psalm 100:5 - For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.

Comprehensive Defense of Biblical Daughter-hood

So Much More, a 350 page hardbound book written by Anna Sophia and Elizabeth Botkin, is a comprehensive, biblical treatise on biblical daughter-hood. Most books written to Christian girls will talk of courtship and college. Not that those are not important subjects . . . but So Much More delves to a deeper level. The book expands those normal daughter topics from a biblical perspective plus covering the full gamut of issues that should be near to the heart of every young woman: submission, the battle against feminism, the influence of Marxism, encouraging brothers, the cautions of having a unbiblical view of "ministry" outside the home, higher education, exemplifying a "protected women" through thoughts and actions, biblical marriage preparation and growing in the highest vocation a woman can have: as her husband's helper, the mistress of a functional home and the trainer of children. While some books are encased in flowery language, So Much More is written with a straightforward logical question and answer format. Scriptural references are peppered throughout as well as extensive footnotes and two appendixes (Appendix A: Advice to Fathers: An interview with Geoffrey Botkin by Anna Sophia and Elizabeth Botkin, and Appendix B: The Nature of Militant Feminism). Throughout the book are scattered interviews with 14 girls from around the world who share different lessons God has been teaching them. This is the type of book you will recommend to everyone on your list. As I read it through, I found myself thinking of person after person who would be so blessed by gleaning from it's pages. So Much More: The Remarkable Influence of Visionary Daughters of the Kingdom of God lights a fire of excitement, hope and purpose as young women seek to follow the Lord's instruction with delight, living their lives for His glory.

A Doctrinally Sound Premise

The premise of this book, that one woman was made to submit to one man (first her father, then her husband), is absolutely Biblical! From the creation order to Paul's intructions to women in the New Testament, we see that God's beautiful design for women is indeed a plan to bless them! [Some would misrepresent the authors by saying that they believe ALL women should submit to ALL men; This is not what the Scriptures teach and it is not what the Botkin's believe.] The Botkin sisters are firmly convinced that it is possible to live this Biblical truth and to do it fervently with joy. As singles, they are committed to submitting to their father and blessing his vision, instead of going along with a self-seeking, independent female culture. Those who think this notion boring, archaic, or revolting ought not take issue with Anna Sophia & Elizabeth Botkin, but with the Holy Scriptures themselves. To understand this book, one must let go of all culturally-ingrained defenses and be committed to a purely objective look at what they present and what the Scriptures teach. Until one takes on this attitude of humility, don't bother reading it! [A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise. Prov. 15:12; He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. Prov. 15:32] The Botkins' believe that this path is exciting, creative, fulfilling, and full of blessing from God! They encourage all single young women to submit to their father, to prosper and bless him, and to devote themselves to service to others. Their exhortations are fully in line with the Biblical paradoxes: "He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it." Matt. 10:39 "Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But if it falls, it bears much fruit." -John 12:24 One ought not dismiss this book until they have endeavored to live consistently in light of its principles. The Botkins believe that young ladies will succeed, not because of their own ideas, but because the principles belong to God, and he has promised to bless all those who seek the Kingdom of God first!