Who Created the Definition of Beauty?

By Doris Dancy-Whiteside

Take a look in the mirror. Whether or not you believe you have flaws, it's important to embrace yourself and love your imperfections. You could have a mole on your face or short, brittle nails, but it's your mole or your nails, so own them. Your traits are special and were chosen just for you. Everything God creates is perfect in his sight.

Who Created the Definition of Beauty? is for anyone who needs reassurance, and it reminds us all that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Author Doris Dancy-Whiteside invites us to love everything about ourselves, knowing that we are created just as God intended.

We all have our flaws, but we were created by a perfect God who asks us to love ourselves and honor our temples. If you are struggling with your imperfections, then it is time to look at yourself in the mirror and love what you see--because doing so will help you feel beautiful inside and out, as you honor God for his beautiful creation: you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Nov 2, 2018
• ISBN: 9781480870543

Doris Dancy-Whiteside

Mrs. Doris Dancy-Whiteside believes all things are possible through Jesus Christ. Dancy-Whiteside is an ordained minister of the gospel. She received her bachelor of arts degree in mass communication from Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee. She continued her education at Strayer University, where she received a master of education degree. She is currently pursuing an Ed.S. in leadership and administration at Freed-Hardeman University. She resides in Memphis, Tennessee.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-7055-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-7054-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018912740

Archway Publishing rev. date: 10/26/2018

Contents

Chapter 1 Knowing Who You Are

Chapter 2 Different Is Beautiful (Body Parts)

Chapter 3 Looks Can Be Deceiving (Ugly Attitudes)

Chapter 4 Embrace the Extra

Chapter 5 Light and Dark

Chapter 6 Be Confident

Chapter 7 Having a Mate Does Not Define Beauty

Chapter 8 Sweet Victory

Chapter 9 Who Defines Beauty?

Poetry by Doris Dancy-Whiteside

About the Author

I THANK THE FATHER in heaven for my vision and zeal. I