You've Got What It Takes: Celebrate Being a Woman Today

by Marita Littauer

Book Overview

Celebrating the joys of liberation and warning of the responsibility that comes with new freedoms, the author addresses the material and spiritual challenges faced by Christian women in the twentieth century. Original.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764222759
• ISBN13: 9780764222757
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

"You've Got What it Takes" has what it takes to inspire!

This book inspired me to go after my dreams even if they are only fulfilled in my "back yard". The book validated my desire to serve by believing in and using with the gifts that I was born with. This book is for readers who think they are going to be bored by yet another "how to" book. Not so! "You've Got What it Takes" makes you believe it was written about and for you!Marita Littauer captures the essence of and the dilemmas that women face today. She gives a great over view of how women's roles have evolved (American Women)in the history of our country. She brings a positive light to a variety of situations that women find themselves in today: Single, Married, Divorced, with or without children, stay at home moms, and work outside the home moms. She challenges us to go forward and to pursue our strengths and goals. Each of us can discover our unique personality and pursue our gifts and talents no matter what the circumstance. You will read examples of several women who are fulfilling their dreams. For too long, women have been "tossed about" in trying to live their lives without guilt (i.e. am I taking care of husband, kids, home,job, etc?) Marita helps women take a closer look at the attitudes that stifle what God has planned for you. EACH PERSON IS UNIQUE AND GIFTED.This book is practical, straight forward, inspiring and challenging. READ IT and take up the challenge to live life to the fullest! Thank you Marita Littauer for your straight forward and honest view point.

Solidifying My Life Mission

I ordered 'You've Got What It Takes' as soon as I learned about its existence, and I finished reading it in less than two days. I loved every word! What a wonderful encouragement for women of every walk of life, with every skill and talent and interest. As I applied the information presented in this book to my own personal life and speaking/writing ministry, I learned that I was already doing many things right, yet I also received an array of new ideas and suggestions. As Marita encourages, I immediately sat down to write my own personal and professional mission statements, and I received great joy and satisfaction from the process of solidifying my life mission on paper. I was especially glad to receive confirmation from Marita about a process I had already been going through -- narrowing my focus so I can use my energies and resources most effectively. God has called each of us to a very special and specific work, and this book encourages us to first discover and then rejoice in that fact. I will be re-reading this book as my ministry grows and expands, and whenever I need some encouragement and a cheerful reminder of all that I can be in Christ. What a blessing!

Passionate about Purpose

Marita Littauer has asked what it takes to be a fulfilled woman today, and provides some answers and guidance in this helpful, easily applied book. The title, "You've Got What It Takes," echoes Marita's enthusiasm and desire to see women claim what is theirs. She emphasizes finding a spiritual anchor, understanding personalities, defining a personal mission, and going for jobs that reflect a woman's personal passions. She buttresses her points with powerful sidebar quotes from women in leadership. Positive and persuasive, this book will lift you to higher goals. Marita is a cheerleader for others' successes, and this book extends that part of her heart. If you've felt yourself getting into a slump over your role as a woman, get this book and absorb it--and apply it.

Marita is a Motivator

"God Wants You to Flourish!" says the blurb on the back of You've Got What it Takes, and in her latest offering from Bethany House, Marita Littauer proves that she, too, wants women to flourish. I loved this book! It's all about celebrating, and that's what I felt like doing when I finished. So many books tell women what they "should" do or how to do it--but Marita tells women to "go for it!" The "it" could be raising a family, crafting a business plan, or reaching for a dream. Marita has a gift for encouraging women to fall on their knees before God, find their passions and fulfill their purpose (in that order). And if you're looking for a cheerleader to accompany you in your pursuits, buy You've Got What it Takes today.

Need encouragement? Read this book!

YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES is the most encouraging book I've read in years. It literally changed my life. Especially helpful were the chapters on celebrating your passion and finding your path. Applying what I've learned from this book has helped me focus on what's right for me. The chapter on celebrating your personality was great, too, as it included a personality definition tool. Littauer has also included a vast bibliography for follow-up.