Book Review: Be Loved by Emma Mae Jenkins

Emma Mae Jenkins, a young Christian writer, has inspired many with the freedom she has to be herself a dearly loved child of God. In her first book, Be Loved, she invites readers to join her on a journey of life-changing faith and the freedom that comes from knowing the love of God.

She chronicles her own high school journey through starting a new school, navigating the typical pressures of school work and sports, going to prom, and even homecoming. Emma Mae faced each new challenge with the confidence that God was with her and was going to make her uniquely useful in the place he had prepared for her.

For Emma Mae, it all starts with her relationship with Jesus Christ. Because she knows she is loved by him, she is free to be herself and to live out her faith no matter what the cost. As a young, passionate, and intimate lover of Jesus, Emma Mae’s love for her holy Savior overflows unashamedly into her unconditional, fierce love for people.

Readers will experience the chain-breaking liberty of knowing the Lord’s presence and the freedom to be unique. This full-color, hardback book includes pictures from Emma Mae’s life, along with key Bible verses that God used to strengthen and guide her through the ups and downs of her high school years as a young Christian. Readers will learn to face the challenges of their student years with religion, courage, hope, and lifegiving love for others.

I’ll admit right out I’m not the demographic for Be Loved. I’m almost 50 and can barely navigate YouTube let alone know who the brand celebrities are. Yet Be Loved was an inspiring book I thoroughly reading that I can’t wait to pass on to my teen daughter.

Be Loved is very visual, just perfect for teen girls. The format is like a diary with different fonts and arrows and beautiful, vibrant colors. More than that, Emma Mae Jenkins shares her story that teens can relate to. Fitting in. Image. Homecoming. The author is unapologetically Christian and she consistently shares the hope of Christ and Scripture throughout the book. It’s refreshing to see Bible verses as the first place she gots to and tells readers to, as well.

If you have a teen girl in your life, this is a must-have. With so much media out there full of toxic negativity and choices that are downright heartbreaking, this is relatable, beautiful, and exactly what this generation needs.

I received a copy of Be Loved from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated and all opinions are my own.

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