More Beauty Less Beast

I'm probably not the typical gal. I don't enjoy shopping and couldn't care less about the latest fads/fashion/frenzies. I don't even own a purse (the only exception was an all-black diaper bag when my kids were in the infancy age and needed baby gear.) If I can't fit what I need in my pockets, I probably don't need it in the first place. Be that as it may, I do try to at least look respectable when I go out of the house. So I guess I'm not totally immune to worries about my looks.

Along comes More Beauty, Less Beast, by Debora Coty. This handy dandy manual teaches women about managing both inner and outward beauty - and the accompanying attitude, or "beaut-i-tude" that goes with it. For most ladies, our self-image is just as important as how we think others think about us. And much of that is wrapped up in what we (and others) can see on the outside. In order to please, and to look pleasing, ladies to do some pretty crazy things.

But we focus on the wrong things when we neglect our 'inside' essentials and obsess over our 'outside' appearance. Inside out and upside down. True beauty isn't really about having flawless skin and a size 2 wardrobe. This book teaches that women should be nurturing our spirits and disciplining ourselves physically and mentally. Just as women love and appreciate beautiful things, we also loved to be appreciated for our beauty. But it's a far better thing to be loved for the beautiful people we are - in how we express our love to those around us, in our care for them, and in our words and actions to them - than to be admired for how well we look. It's not the pretty package that really counts, it's what’s inside that really matters.

More Beauty, Less Beast by Debora Coty is a great book for reminding us that the good stuff is worth working for!

~  Review by Judy Fedele  ~

I was given a copy of The Beautiful Wife by Litfuse Publicity 

in exchange for a review. The opinions expressed are my own.

More Beauty, Less Beast by Debora Coty | $150 Visa Cash Card Giveaway, "Divine Beauty" Facebook Party and Blog Tour

Welcome to the campaign for Debora Coty's latest laugh-out-loud release, More Beauty, Less Beast!

With the wit of Erma Bombeck and the wisdom of Dear Abby, Coty weaves a practical handbook into a fun, easy read. Patsy Clairmont calls Debora "delightful ... invigorating". Debora is celebrating the release of her new book by hosting the "Transform Your Inner Ogre Giveaway" (win a $150 Visa Cash Card!) and hosting the "Divine Beauty" Facebook party (3/22)! Details below.

"More Beauty, Less Beast is both spiritual retreat and much needed makeover, complete with one of my favorite aerobic activities - belly laughing!" ~Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Belle of All Things Southern and author of Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy!

"Deb Coty is funny and wise. This is my favorite combination in any human being." ~Rachel St. John-Gilbert, author of Laugh Yourself to Sleep and The Well Lived Laugh

"In More Beauty, Less Beast, Debora Coty creatively and hilariously helps us tag that inner beast we all battle, then gives us practical ways to muzzle and tame the brute." ~Rhonda Rhea, Author of How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Person?

"More Beauty, Less Beast, will revolutionize your thinking about the who, what, and how of beauty and fashion. ...Debora Coty is funny, insightful, and beautiful inside and out. And you are too!" ~Martha Bolton, Emmy and Dove nominated writer, author of 84 books of humor and former staff writer for Bob Hope

{More about Debora Coty}

Debora Coty is an occupational therapist, a piano teacher, and a   freelance writer. She's also involved in the children's ministry at her church and is an avid tennis player. Debora began writing to fill the void when her last child left for college, and it has since become a passion. Debora has a real knack for getting across sound biblical concepts with a refreshing lightheartedness as attested in her monthly newspaper column entitled "Grace Notes: God's Grace for Everyday Living." 

Visit www.deboracoty.com for more about Debora and her books.

{More about More Beauty, Less Beast}

With her own offbeat brand of wit and near-wisdom, inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of women struggling to tame that out-of-control inner beast that unexpectedly pounces, roaring and shredding, as it threatens to destroy the divinely beautiful princess hidden within. Whether jaded by emotional wounds, unrealistic standards, or lack of confidence, this laugh-out-loud, girlfriend-to-girlfriend encouragement will help women transform their destructive inner beast into the exquisite beauty they were always meant to be.

{More about the Transform Your Inner Ogre Giveaway}

Using Biblical advice and her trademark humor, Debora Coty urges women to conquer guilt and re-institute hope in More Beauty, Less Beast. Celebrate with Debora by entering to win a $150 Visa Cash Card!

One "beautiful" winner will receive:

• A $150 Visa Cash Card (Treat yourself to a spa day or weekend get-away!)
• A Debora Coty Library (More Beauty, Less Beast, Too Blessed Too Be Stressed and Everyday Hope)
• Chocolate (Every good thing begins with chocolate!)

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 3/22/12. Winner will be announced at Debora's "Divine Beauty" Facebook Party on  3/22. Debora will be hosting an evening of chat, fun beauty trivia, laughter, and encouragement - bring your friends! She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books, and a book club prize pack! (Ten copies of the book for your small group or book club and a live chat with Debora via Skype.) 

So grab your copy of More Beauty, Less Beast and join Debora and friends on the evening of March 22nd for an evening of fun.

Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP TODAY and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 22nd!