Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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expended in painting and powdering and waving and curling herself into<br />
beauty!<br />
A desire to be beautiful is not unwomanly. A woman who is not beautiful,<br />
cannot properly fill her place. But, mark it — true beauty is not of the face<br />
— but of the soul. There is a beauty so deep and lasting, that it will shine out<br />
of the homeliest face and make it lovely. This is the beauty to be first sought<br />
and admired. It is a quality of the mind and heart — and is manifested in<br />
word and deed. A happy heart, a smiling face, loving words and deeds, and<br />
a desire to be of service, will make any girl beautiful!<br />
A desire to be lovely and good to look at, is not to be utterly condemned.<br />
Beauty of face and form are not given to everyone; but when they are<br />
present they may be a blessing, if they are used rightly.<br />
But a girl need not feel that her life is blighted, if she lacks these outer<br />
things. The proper care of her person and dress will make an otherwise<br />
homely girl, good-looking.<br />
What is more disgusting than a slovenly, untidy woman! Her hair<br />
disheveled, her face and neck in need of soap and water, her dress in need<br />
of repair, her shoes run down — she presents a picture that indeed repels!<br />
Though she might have a kind heart and many other desirable qualities —<br />
yet her unkept appearance hides them from view.<br />
But she who always keeps herself tastefully and tidily dressed, and her<br />
person clean and neat, is attractive and pleasing. Her personal care only<br />
increases the charm of her personality.<br />
It is to be regretted if any girl lacks a feeling of concern and shame, should<br />
she be caught in careless and untidy dress. She should take pleasure in<br />
keeping herself presentable and attractive, not only when she goes out or<br />
receives guests — but for the pleasure of the home folks as well. But when a<br />
girl paints and powders until she looks like an advertisement for cosmetics<br />
— she shows a foolish heart, which is not beautiful!<br />
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