Before You Give Your Heart Away is a practical guide to understanding howthe lack of a positive father fi gure in childhood impacts all of a daughter'srelationships later in life, especially with men, and greatly distorts the viewof the heavenly Father. This book ties teaching and personal stories togetherand can be used for individual refl ection or group study. The father/daughterrelationship, feelings of self-worth, compulsive and addictive behaviors,teenage pregnancy, abortion recovery, and abstinence are just a few of thetopics discussed. Before You Give Your Heart Away should not be read quicklyand set aside but should be used as a guide on a journey to personal growthand healing.