Prude: Misconceptions Of A Neo-Virgin - Hardcover

Carrie Lloyd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0990423980 ISBN 13: 9780990423980

Publisher: Red Arrow Media, 2016

Synopsis

"SEX. LOVE. VIRGINITY?

In the dating game, the V–word has become as strange and complicated as the L–word, with purity as outdated as pay phones. What is an ex–athiest, post–porn addict, unorthodox Christian girl to do these days? How can she create boundaries without scaring off every available guy? Is purity even possible without being puritanical? In this candid, humorous account of the true–life trials of Christian dating, the author shares the wisdom she’s gleaned in her quest for love in a modern world. She guides with grace and honesty through the often hush–hush topics of sex, porn, shame, female competition, misconceptions about purity, and those dreaded "waiting till marriage: conversations.

About this title

About the Author

Carrie Lloyd is a professional writer, life coach, and pastor. She has written about everything from fashion to faith for Glamour, Magnify, Grazia, Company, and The Huffington Post, and spoken about modern sex and love worldwide, as well as on television, radio and schools throughout the UK. Originally from London, Carrie currently resides in Redding, California, where she has completed ministry training and works at Bethel Church.

Review

"Prude is not worthy, pious, or preachy; it's truthful, it's flawed, and it's inspirational." – Malcolm Croft, Senior Editor at Carlton Books, freelance author, editor

"Carrie Lloyd is Bridget Jones meets Ann Voskamp. I found her refreshing, insightful and encouraging." – Christianity Magazine

"Carrie is brilliant because she's prepared to talk about the things that so many of us shy away from, or don't know how. In this funny, frank account of her own journey (which I suspect will be sneakily read by just as many men as women), she unpacks issues which are both timelessly relevant and culturally definitive, and gives a rare and candid perspective on everything from porn to self–sabotage. Prude is a sassy, poignant, hilarious and brilliantly–written story about what happens when a regular girl living at the heart of a sex–mad society, suddenly meets the God who redefines everything." – Martin Saunders, Contributing Editor at Christian Today

"The Oxford English Dictionary defines 'prude' as a puritan, prig, killjoy, moralist, or informally, a 'Goody Two–shoes.' Carrie Lloyd's new book, Prude: Misconceptions of a Neo–Virgin, stands in fierce opposition to the OED's definition. Lloyd is an earthy, funny, insightful woman embarked on a most unusual journey. Having experienced the modern world's sexual 'liberation,' Lloyd makes the outlier's decision to forgo sex before marriage. No easy path, this, as we soon discover in the pages of Prude. From incredulous girlfriends, to damp and derailed boyfriends, Lloyd finds that 'holding out' is fraught with uncertainty and frustration. Faith helps her prevail, but that too is subject to doubt and redefinition. Prude is not a cenobite's memoir, but a romp through traditional church and modern bedroom, both of which are found to be leached of meaning and spiritually threadbare. Whatever you feel about faith and Christianity, meeting Carrie Lloyd in the pages of Prude will convince you of one thing: Chastity can be sexy." – Michael Braverman, Executive Producer, A Smith Company

"Carrie's book is a MUST–read for every person committed to sexual purity who has struggled with sex, self worth, shame, and judgment while on the road to freedom and...Mr. Right. Prude is fresh, real, and honest in ways no other Christian authors are speaking today. Instead of being politically correct in terms of 'Christianese,' Carrie says it like it is so that women can actually be set free by dialogue they relate to." – Cynthia Garrett, Inspirational Speaker, Evangelist, Executive Producer, and Host of The London Sessions on TBN

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Arrow Media
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0990423980
• ISBN 13: 9780990423980
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 224