Beautiful Lies: You Are More Than *What Men Think *What the Mirror Reflects *What Magazines Tell You

Former professional model Jennifer Strickland unveils the lies women believe and teaches the truth of who we are in God's eyes. 

Do you ever look in the mirror and hate what you see?
Have the opinions of others stolen your worth?
Are there hidden hurts in your heart that say "I'll never measure up?"

Jennifer Strickland knows all too well how you feel. Fifteen years in the beauty business left her broken, ashamed, and grappling for her value. Feeling like she could never measure up to the impossible standards placed on her, she sought affirmation from men, mirrors, and the media -- hoping that if she could just be good enough in their eyes, she would be accepted.

But no matter what she did to measure up, she always fell short. Jennifer cried out to a God she did not know, and He taught her the story of women all over the world -- that we are more than what men think, more than the mirror reflects, and more than the images we see in the media. We are cherished, beloved, precious creations of God and reflections of Him in a world who desperately needs to know what real beauty looks like.

In Beautiful Lies, you will:

• Identify the lies you believe that distort your value
• Discover the beauty God sees when He sees you
• Turn away from men, mirrors, and media for your worth
• Discover your identity in Christ
• See yourself as a beloved daughter of God with a purpose for your life, no matter where you've been.

With compelling honesty, Jennifer draws upon her experiences as a model for Giorgio Armani, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan to pull back the veil on the lies women believe and point them towards their real worth in God's eyes. With an M.A. in Writing and Literature and an emphasis in Biblical Studies, Jennifer Strickland is the author of Girl Perfect, More Beautiful Than You Know, and 21 Myths (Even Good) Girls Believe About Sex. She has impacted tens of thousands of women around the world with her amazing ability to bring the Bible to life and tell stories that compel her readers to take a fresh look at who we are in God's eyes.

Enjoy reading Beautiful Lies and enjoy going deeper with the Beautiful Lies Study Guide.

As a child, Jennifer Strickland won "Most Potential Model" and "Miss Photogenic." At 17, she signed a contract with the iconic modeling agent Nina Blanchard, who named her "The Face of the '90s." Jennifer went on to work as a professional model in Hollywood, New York, and Miami. She lived and worked in Milan, Italy; Munich, Germany; Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand; Athens, Greece; and Paris, France as a runway, print, and commercial model. 

She appeared in campaigns for Mercedes Benz, O'lay, Jordache, and Eddie Bauer; and was featured in Vogue, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan. She walked the runway for Giorgio Armani and even represented Barbie for the 35th anniversary of the doll. 

But she discovered pictures are not as pretty as they look. While doing the runway in Milan, she was taken advantage of by a photographer and became fed up with a business that objectifies young women. Suffering from anorexia, contemplating suicide, and using drugs to numb the pain, Jennifer cried out to God. In a series of miraculous events, her prayers were answered. After 15 years working as a model, she found faith in Christ and left the business to walk with Christ.

Jennifer took the money she made modeling and earned her Master's degree in Writing and Literature. Her gripping story has helped women around the world discover their true value in God's eyes.

As a TEDx speaker and keynote at Saddleback, Willow Creek, Prestonwood Baptist, and more than 100 venues, Jennifer is a beacon of hope for women suffering from poor self-image, eating disorders, self-harm, sexual abuse, and lies that come from getting their value from media. 

Her books Beautiful Lies, the Beautiful Lies Study Guide, More Beautiful Than You Know, and and 21 Myths (Even Good) Girls Believe About Sex have been featured on RightNow Media, The 700 Club, CBN, and Life Today. 

Jennifer resides in North Texas with her favorite Cowboy in the world, her husband Shane, and their three children.