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Chastity Is for Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin
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About Chastity Is For Lovers: Single, Happy, And
Product Description Winner of a 2015 Catholic Press Award: Books for Teens and Young Adults (First Place). In 2012, journalist Arleen Spenceley outed herself as a twenty-six-year-old virgin in a Tampa Bay Times op-ed that went viral. In Chastity Is for Lovers, Spenceley expands on that piece, advocating Catholic teaching on sex and marriage with candor and humor, and without judgment. In her debut book, seasoned journalist and self-professed "happy virgin" Arleen Spenceley offers a mature, funny, and relatable vision of Catholic teaching on chastity for young adults. Chastity Is for Lovers provides perspective on a variety of topics--the difference between chastity and abstinence, how virginity is an affirming and valuable life choice, how the word "purity" can be harmful in ministry settings, how to date well, and why sexual self-control is the best form of marriage preparation--and gives single adults the best possible chance to find true love. She carefully avoids using language that shames readers and instead presents a view of chastity that is joyful and positive. Review "I'm so grateful--both as a father and a youth worker--for this new book by Arleen Spenceley. She is a masterful storyteller and writer, engaging the heart and the soul with every turn of the page. She doesn't just have a story to tell, she shares her own--with unrivaled rawness and authenticity--in a way that even the most cynical heart will be moved. I have always admired Arleen's writing, her passion, and how she gives a voice to the Lord through modern media. In Chastity Is for Lovers, Spenceley establishes herself not merely as a voice but, rather, the voice of and to the young Catholic Church." -- Mark Hart, Executive Vice President, Life Teen "God always allows U-turns, no matter how many mistakes we've made. But there is also a better and truly beautiful way to live one's life and avoid the pain that comes when one doesn't follow God's perfect plan for sexuality. What a powerful resource Arleen is providing for women and men in today's oversexualized culture." -- Teresa Tomeo, Motivational speaker, best-selling author, syndicated Catholic talk show host "With clarity and charity, and a good dose of touching story, Arleen Spenceley has opened a space to discuss authentic chastity again. She does so not with a negative, repressive, or condemning tone, but with one full of joy, hope, and humor. She reminds us all to find, in every state of life, the truth that our hearts really long for: the deepest love, the one every heart is made for!" -- Bill Donaghy, Curriculum specialist and international speaker and teacher, Theology of the Body Institute "A frank, funny, honest, and insightful look at one of the most important topics of our generation. Arleen beautifully unpacks what chastity is (and isn't!) and provides us with practical examples on how to live it in our everyday lives." -- Bob Rice, Author of A 40-Day Spiritual Workout for Catholics "Arleen's courageous witness of being a virgin in the twenty-first century is awe inspiring. Every young person that reads this book will be encouraged to save sex!" -- Justin Fatica, Author of Hard as Nails and Win It All "I commend Arleen for not only writing this book, but also for taking a stand in a world that encourages non-marital sex and where chastity is mocked or disregarded by the general public. She affirms the will of God for all of us: greater intimacy with Jesus, who satisfies all our needs!" -- -- Wilna van Beek, Motivational speaker and chastity advocate About the Author Arleen Spenceley graduated from the University of South Florida in 2007 with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism, and in 2013 with a master of arts degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling from the same university. She first wrote professionally in high school, as a correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times, and joined the Times as a staff writer during college. Her work has also
