I Kissed Dating Goodbye

Probably one of the most life changing books I have ever read (besides the bible).
Most thankful for how the Holy Spirit wrote through Joshua, not just the words but his own life changes!
Inspirational to say the least!
Glad I read this book, I have given the book to quite a few others and testimonies of changed lives keep
reaching my ears! How do you want to have a Godly relationship? This book tells you how (not just with
a significant other in a relationship but with God!).
It helped me stay single until GOD brought my husband, and the night before our meeting God said
"STAY VERY CLOSE TO ME, SO YOU DON'T MISS WHAT I HAVE FOR YOU!"
The very next morning He brought my husband to my front door! It was the day of my anniversary of
staying single! (God knows every moment and every detail of our lives).
We were married two months later, with all my trust placed into God!!
We now have the sweetest, most beautiful, and Holy Spirit filled daughter and have been married 5 1/2 years.
(Psalm 111)

Excellent!!!!! Another book that reads of the ways of old-proper courtship, why & when do we court.
Same type of principles as the Duggar family. Read with your preteen/teenager before they become too rebellious or are too influenced by their peers.

I kissed dating goodbye before i read this book. I was so sick of it and was convinced it didn't work. I am still single but I want to marry my best friend and not someone I am in a facebook status fairytale with. I am looking for the real thing, and this book helped me to determine what that was, and helped me as a guy find new ways to receive more grace from God to fight the lustful desires of the heart. Thanks for writing this Josh.

I read several reviews and felt confused by them. After reading the book, I am MORE confused by them. Why bother writing negativity regarding this book, when it is clear that your agenda is that of anger towards Christianity and the church. I think most of us have been there! However, this book is a true find! It does not say dating is BAD, WRONG, or anything even close! Joshua Harris talks about how getting involved in the relationship before being ready can set you up for hurt and how we can hurt others. The book talks about Godly principles and why we are to live our lives this way. If you do not want to know how, and why to not date......why buy it? If you are a Christian.....or even NOT a Christian, but are someone who feels empty and let down by the relationships you have been in, this book might help you understand why. If you are a person who wants to please the Lord and hold off on relationships......but the only thing you've heard is "we don't date because the Bible says it's a sin"....and that is NOT helping you.....this book might help you to understand better why God has set things up the way He has. This is NOT a date bashing book. I am a mom of two, I'm reading it first, and it is helping me to understand as I too was brought up with "dating is a sin". I also read without a hint and found that book to be very insightful. The next step....boy meets girl....I skimmed through and it seems better suited for those who are ready to take that commitment step. Joshua Harris writes his books for REAL people. He speaks of his own shortcomings and how they changed the way he did/does things. Everyone makes mistakes and if we can help others by being vulnerable, open, and talking about them....we should, and that is what these books are about.

This has been a very informative book. I am having my teen children read it. I wish someone had talked to me about this type of thing when I was in the dating phase. I like the fact that for those who have already gone down a path of letting too much of the physical get into their relationships, Josh reminds that Jesus can take those things and wash them clean. Definitely didn't make me feel like he was condemning. Very refreshing when you look at society's view of "if it feels good do it" and "look out for number one". I will recommend this book to all my friends.

This is absolutely the best christian book on relationship with practical advice solely based on the Scripture. I highly recommend this book to any single christian who is looking forward to his/her future marriage life that God has already planned out for them so that they can be better prepared for it and be able to make a wise choice!

I felt this was an amazing book that influenced me in so many ways. I would recommend to single or dating and every one in between. I fell this book has taught me how to approach things differntly and in a Godly way when it comes to dating in my life.

Really wonderful book, helped me to see different perspectives on relationships, friendships and a relationship with God. Definitely a must read for teens and young adults! Shipping was exactly 2 weeks, and the book was in good condition!

A must read book for every young adult. Key lessons, awaken love when you ready to commit and selective submission to God is not good enough. We ought to be pure and holy as He is.

I read the book at the perfect time as I was busy finalising the launch of my title: The Greatest Proposal.

This book is soooo good. Joshua Harris is brilliant and I would recommend this book to anyone. It changes your viewpoint on dating and I know I will be re-reading this book again and again. Get this book people!! It's worth it!!

shallow, conceited, condescending. All of these describe this book which places the reader at a loss for trying to understand what exactly is being said here. On the surface it seems like he is swapping dating for courting. In this case, the book should be named "I swapped dating for courting". But, if you peer beneath the surface, we as God's children are to think and act as He would desire. In this case, if he were being honest and caring, he would say "God alluded that I might try a different path towards marriage and this was the result". However, this humble aside would prove too much for Mr. Harris to muster. Instead, he comes across as condescending and demeaning towards anyone who would try dating as he plays into the common misconception that all Christian males are automatically susceptible to women, who are automatically all seductresses. neither is correct. Instead, an approach that serves God and surrenders ourself is what is most required of us in all aspects, including our approach towards marriage.

Ditch this book and read "I gave dating a change" for a much better perspective not only of dating but of the Christian walk as well.

Great book about Christian values & dating! I'd recommend it to every young person out there! Whether they follow the principles exactly is up to them but at least they can get some great perspective!

Fantastic book! This would be a great read for late teens/early adults (if they are open to reading this book). It is also a great read for adults with some life experiences under their belt. While it is written from a religious perspective, there is some good things to think about in your life and the relationships you have had.