Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl: On Her Journey From Neediness to Freedom (True Woman)

By Paula Hendricks and Dannah K. Gresh

Sound familiar?

1. You spot a cute boy (we’ll call him Boy A).

2. You dream about Boy A.

3. You do whatever it takes to make Boy A notice you.

4. Even though Boy A doesn’t pursue you, you hang on to your dream of Boy A until he (a) moves to the North Pole with no access to a cell phone or computer, (b) dies and is buried or cremated, or (c) begins dating another girl.

5. You mend your broken heart by hating Boy A and finding another cute boy (Boy B). You replace Boy A with Boy B and begin all over again . . .

Paula has gone through an entire alphabet—and more—of boys over the years.

As she shares her journal entries and stories—the good, the bad, and the ugly—you’ll be encouraged to trust God with your love life and buckle up for the ride!

Written for teen girls, Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl will help you on your own journey from neediness to freedom. 

Part of the True Woman publishing line, whose goal is to encourage women to exude God’s beauty by embracing his design for womanhood

• Language: English
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Release date: Aug 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9780802485168

Book preview

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It was a desperate prayer I prayed that fall—that God would free me from my idols and teach me to trust Him with my love life. I don’t know what I expected, but it certainly wasn’t a punch to my gut that left me reeling with shock and my whole world spinning out of control. To say I didn’t see it coming would be the understatement of the year. Had I known how God would answer my prayer, I’m not sure I would have had the courage to pray it.

While the light fixtures swung, the walls did the tango, and the evidence mocked, Your God has purposefully been cruel to you, deep down I knew the truth. This blow was a severe mercy.¹ Yes, it hurt—hurt so bad my tears didn’t dry up for months—but I also knew God was answering my prayer in a way that would ultimately bring healing and freedom.

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

I Want Off!

The reason I prayed this bold prayer was that I wanted off my merry-go-round ride that never stopped its perpetual spinning. It went something like this:

1. Spot a cute boy (we’ll call him Boy A).

2. Dream about Boy A.

3. Do whatever it takes to make Boy A notice me.

4. Even though Boy A doesn’t pursue me, hang on to my dream of Boy A until he (a) moves to the North Pole with no access to a cell phone or computer, (b) dies and is buried or cremated, or (c) begins dating another

Reviews for Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl

[Joyful Melodies · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Vulnerability. Practical help. Transforming gospel truth. These are three of the elements you will encounter when you pick up Confessions of a Boy-Crazy girl. I read this book from the vantage point of a 20-something single, and although I have outgrown some of the immature expressions of Boy-Craziness, Paula helped me dig deeper to see the heart of my problem: Idolatry. I was blessed to join Paula on her journey from neediness to freedom, and she has inspired me to take the next steps on my own.

[moonpie72-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I believe this is a book every preteen girl, teen girl, young woman and their mothers should read! As crazy as it sounds I think it is appropriate for grown women who are caught in the trap of thinking they need a man to be complete and happy.A great deal of damage is done to young girls and their future relationship with their husbands by society’s and parent’s acceptance and even encouragement that being “boy crazy” is normal. There is nothing “normal” about it and I do not believe it is God’s plan for the spiritual and emotional well-being of women of all ages.Paula does an amazing job of addressing this subject, not only from personal experience, but also from the Bible and the heart. This is not a big book but it is so well written that it holds an encyclopedia of wisdom! She beautifully illustrates how the modern day obsession to attract the opposite sex and secure a “relationship”, is not the “freedom” to eventually find the right husband, but is actually Satan’s snare to ruin young lives.Gently and skillfully she shares this preoccupation with boys (or men) is simply another void in one’s life that only God can fill. She reveals the story of her journey from being a boy crazy girl to a young woman who’s first love is God. With scripture and much humor Paula shows that only through trusting God, praying, and studying His Word can a girl finding not only God’s best but also the kind of love and man she truly wants for a lifetime. Her book makes it clear that God wants the best for us too, but in His time and His way. I liked all the scripture references that were used throughout the book. Not once was it ever preachy or condescending. It is written as if two good friends are simply visiting with each other. At the end of each chapter is “Journal Corner” for reflection on scripture and a particular challenge girls would face. A life changing book!I received this book free from Moody Press. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

[florryalyna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the perfect reading for teen girls or young women who are boy-crazy and like to read journals.Here you’ll find great advises, funny quiz games, good questions to ask yourself and much more.I've enjoyed reading Paula’s confessions and I find it an entertaining book.Here are some quotes I like:“Like it or not, our relationship with God is shaped by our relationship with our dad, and our relationship with God and our dad shapes our interactions with guys.”“boy craziness is really just girl neediness”“true love doesn't take – it gives.”“I learned (wrongly) that if a guy is mean to a girl, it’s because he secretly likes her. If he’s nice, it’s because he likes her.”“you can’t love someone when you’re busy hating them!”“human rejection can be God’s divine protection.”“God created men to initiate and pursue and women to wait and respond.”