Beautiful Girlhood (M. Hale, updated by Karen Andreola)

Beautiful Girlhood

What is more beautiful, in all God’s creation, than the budding and blossoming of a youthful little girl into a young woman? The years of transition from childhood to womanhood are filled with wonders. But the young feet that travel this path may be unsteady and unsure. Each earnestly needs guidance. For over 100 years, this book has called young ladies to a noble life of high ideals, and it’s a book which has accomplished its mission in the lives of countless girls.

Containing some of the warmest, encouraging practical instruction ever written to girls, it points young ladies to sincere godliness and a life of self-control, service and inner beauty. Valuable chapters on handling the interest of young men as well.

Those years of transition from childhood to womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and promise. But the young feet that travel this way may be unsteady and unsure. Each could use guidance, a helping hand along the way. To encourage our girls to a nobler life and truer ideals is the task of this book.

Words from Yesteryear

There is a word of yesteryear seldom heard today. Reading Beautiful Girlhood brings back the charm and sentiment associated with it. The word is “lady-like.”

Beautiful and noble possibilities are present in every girl for becoming a godly woman, for becoming lady-like. Encouragement and counsel await mother and daughter who will read these pages together.

Each chapter makes it easy to discuss any awkward topic as well as the inspiring ones. Some chapter headings are “Character Building”; “The Strength of Obedience”; “A Sunny Disposition”; “The Beauty of Truthfulness”; “Ideals; A Conversation on Dress”; “Making Friends of Books.”

Revised by Karen Andreola

Although improvements in the original text by Mabel Hale were necessary, the old flavor and intent of the writing remain the same.

About the Author

Karen Andreola is a Christian woman whose girlhood dream was to be a wife, mother and homemaker. Her dream came true abundantly in every way, and placing homeschooling into the mix and the richness of life has multiplied that joy, as well as adding many responsibilities and cares.  Karen began to immerse herself in the writings of the British educator, Miss Charlotte Mason (1842-1923). They addressed a myriad of questions and the longings of her heart that she enjoys sharing, for the encouragement of both mothers and daughters.