Gary Zimak of FollowingTheTruth.com reviews Teresa Tomeo's new book, Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed to the Culture:
When I first heard about Teresa Tomeo’s new book from Ignatius Press, Extreme Makeover (Women Transformed By Christ, Not Conformed To The Culture), I assumed that it would be a “woman’s book”. Accepting that fact, I still wanted to read it in order that I could recommend it to the ladies. After reading this book, however, I was pleased to discover that everyone (including men) can benefit from her powerful message.
One of the main reasons I appreciate Teresa Tomeo’s work is that she just flat out “gets” the Catholic Church and the culture in which we live. More importantly, she understands that they are at odds with each other. Society tells us to “do whatever feels good” and the Church tells us to imitate the example of Jesus. The media tells us that the Church is “old fashioned” and that babies are an inconvenience while the Church reminds us that truth doesn’t change and that life is a precious gift from God.
I found this book difficult to put down. In the opening chapter (What’s a Girl Like Me Doing in a Church Like This?), Teresa gives her personal testimony and offers first hand proof that “the Truth will set you free” (John 8:32). That “Truth”, of course, is found in Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. In the pursuit of happiness and freedom, Tomeo bought into the lies put forth by the media: career first, total self centeredness, and the irrelevance of the Church. Now, after finding out for herself that this approach won’t bring happiness or even freedom, she can honestly declare that “God and His Church have it right”!
Read the entire review. Gary will be interviewing Teresa this Wednesday, October 26th, at 8:00 pm Eastern.
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