THE FEMININE JOURNEY SHOULDN T BE A RAT RACE. What， in essence， is a woman? A model of beauty， fitness， and charm? A committed wife? A company president? A nurturing mother? A wise mentor? Social mores， the feminist movement， the church， and the self-help movement have given women a myriad of messages about who they should be. But when they seek to live out all these messages at once， women often feel more frantic than fulfilled. So what s the answer? A woman needs an identity that goes beyond self-fulfillment， primary relationships， or any of the possibilities in between， say Cynthia and Robert Hicks. Her true identity is found in who is as an individual designed by her Creator-and that may look different at the various stages of her life. In The Feminine Journey， the Hickses explore the biblical terms and examples that shed light on the normative experiences in a woman s life. As they examine the rich characteristics and opportunities-as well as the challenges and limitations-of each stage， they provide a compelling look at the real essence of womanhood. No matter where you ve been or where you are now in your journey as a woman， The Feminine Journey will give you a sense of direction-and make it a trip worth taking. "Reading Cinny and Bob Hicks The Feminine Journey is itself a fascinating excursion. Their landscape is rich with a variety of research， stories， and biblical insight. Best of all， our destination is the heart of God， who delights in the feminine soul."-Nancy Groom， author of From Bondage to Bonding and Married without Masks "The Feminine Journey avoids pious platitudes and instead presents a valuable overview of a journey that will inspire and encourage women at all stages of life. This is the truth I want and need."-Bobbe Evans， director， Pro Athletes Outreach TABLE OF CONTENTS: Foreword Chapter 1: A Woman s Uneasy Journey Chapter 2: Creational Woman-A Woman of Contrary Appetites Chapter 3: The Young Woman-The Alchemy of Beauty Chapter 4: The Nurturer-The Maternal Mystique Chapter 5: The Relational Woman-Uniquely Feminine Chapter 6: The Wounded Woman-Necessary Losses Chapter 7: The Woman of Strength-A Steel Magnolia