Who here has never struggled with self-esteem? Or knowing what you wanted to do in life but being scared to start? How many of us have fallen in love with the wrong man, but realized it too late? How many of us don’t know our true worth and settle for things that are beneath us?
If you have your hands in the air, then I urge you to pick up a copy of this book, On All the Things That Make Beautiful. Nadirah Angail has written a beautiful book dedicated to the women who are almost there, who still struggle from time to time with doubt and confusion.
I know I found myself in its pages and I know you will too. Nadirah was gracious enough to send me three copies and I will be keeping one for myself. That leaves two copies for my dear readers. 
To win a copy of the book, simply leave a comment answering the question, “What makes you beautiful?” I’ll pick two winners on Monday, July 5. Good luck!
If you missed the interview with Nadirah on why she decided to write the book, and what she hopes young moms get from it, click here.
I think what makes me beautiful are all of my perfect imperfections. Learning how to embrace them is a struggle at times, but I’ve come to figure out that they are what makes me uniquely me, unlike anyone else…and that is beautiful in itself.
wow, interesting question, because I used to spend so much time focusing everyday at what makes me NOT beautiful those things unwilling come quickly to mind. I have had self esteem issues since I was a child, feeling the odd “geeky” one out in a family of otherwise popular and attractive athletes. Yet, since I became a mother, and beheld this amazingly beautiful person my husband and I had created, I’ve wanted to show the world how beautiful my baby girl truly is despite what society want to assume about her before she even opens her mouth. Having a daughter made me even more cognizant of the fact that I did not want to raise another little black girl who is unaware of her true self worth. The wonderful thing is that in my quest to learn how to empower her, I have also begun to value my own beauty as well. I’ve grown to cherish the unconditional love between my husband, myself, and my daughter more than anyone but another parent can imagine. My wanting to be here with them for as long as possible encouraged me to seek a relationship with Jesus, take better care of myself, become a more responsible and conscientious person, and strive to achieve more in life. The change she has wrought in my world is so beautiful it moves me to tears.
My first comment, I think. I REALLY want that book 😉
what a sassy new layout.
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thats the thing about self esteem. once you learn and take those first few scary steps, it’s something no one can ever take away from you.i can relate to the post because the next steps,building on the strengths is confusing and doubtful.what makes me beautiful? that i choose to continute on my journey and went against what i was taught.that i dare to be more and that i am learning new ways to live better.my heart has always been passionate for many causes but it self love is the first and important love.
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What makes me beautiful? Hmm… well certainly not the stretch marks (I mean beauty marks) that my son left after I gave birth! But I would have to say that my resiliency to overcome many, many hardships as I was growing up. Even in face of adversity, I was able to make a positive life for myself, get a scholarship to a good college, and excel. Also, my optimistic attitude that tends to rub off on others (which gave rise to the name Sweet Alicia aka SweetAl). And that I put 110% in everything that I do… that’s what makes me beautiful.
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What makes me beautiful? My children make me beautiful. Its the love that I recieve from my 5 month-old son, 12 year old stepdaughter and her 14 year old brother that makes me feel wonderful.
I believe my personality makes me beautiful. I try to be warm and open to everyone that I meet because you never know when a smile or kind word blesses someone in an invaluable way.
What makes me beautiful? It’s the need to put a smile on the people’s faces I come in contact with. For a long time I was told I wasn’t pretty enough and that I needed to do better. I didn’t discover how much of me I liked until I was graduating from graduate school. It felt so good to really learn about myself and be comfortable with me so now I smile at other women to let them know I may not know you personally but I am you and you are me. Let’s brighten each other’s day!
I am beautiful. I am because I exist. I am beautiful because despite being made of the same molecular puzzle pieces, I have manifested into a uniquely talented, loving, compassionate, excited, ecstactic version of that compound that could only be embodied by this body. I am beautiful because I am.
I am beautiful. I am because I exist. I am beautiful because despite being made of the same molecular puzzle pieces, I have manifested my privilege of existence into a uniquely talented, loving, compassionate, excited, ecstactic version of that compound that could only be embodied by this body. I am beautiful because I am. And so are you.
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I’m beautiful because God created me. I’m beautiful because he gave me the gift to create life which I did beautifally twice.I’m beautiful because my husband tells me everyday and loves me and my stretch marks unconditionally. I’m beautiful cause I’m the best me I can be.
I know its over but wanted to comment anyway.
I’m beautiful because God created me. I’m beautiful because he gave me the gift to create life which I did beautifally twice. I’m beautiful because my husband shows me I am everday and loves me and my stretch marks unconditionally. I am beautiful because I’m the best me I can be, and I’m learning to love me too, and that’s a beautiful thing.