The Beauty of Modesty: Cultivating Virtue in the Face of a Vulgar Culture

by Diane Vaughan and David J. Vaughan

Book Overview

A look at our cultural preferences today of showing as much skin as possible transposed against the choice to be modest and the values of the choice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158182422X
• ISBN13: 9781581824223
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful book on the virture of modesty

I really loved this book! There was so much in it that inspired me in my attitude towards modesty. To answer the previous negative review: - The authors are Christians who take the Bible seriously, and that means in many places, literally. They're up-front about that - it's stated that this book is from a Christian perspective in the product review. If that wasn't what you wanted, then you really shouldn't have bought it. - Modesty is something that is far more of an issue for females, partially because males are so visually motivated, and partially because of our society. These are addressed in more detail in the book. And the authors never state or imply that men are not responsible for their reactions, but that females can either help or hinder their brothers in Christ in this area. This book really strikes a balance and addresses the issues of "it doesn't matter how I dress because God sees my heart" to those who want legalistic measures of hemlines. There was much that provoked thought and I know that my wardrobe (and attitude) will be changing as a result.