Confessions of an Adulterous Christian Woman: Lies That Got Me There; Truths That Brought Me Back

Well written. Took a couple of chapters in to get details of the writers experience of the affair. Appreciated the advice at the end of the chapters. An informative read. Would definitely recommend.

Ms Holtz gives a brutally honest self appraisal and evaluation of the false beliefs and arrogance that led her into adultery. There are no excuses here and for the Christian that is dealing with that temptation I cannot imagine a better book to read. It deals with the false belief that many Christians have (including myself) that God is there to make our lives better and when hard times hit we wonder where He went. It also give excellent insight into the area of how one false belief can lead to another and the effect it can have on families. I think this would be an excellent book for those people that are currently unhappy with their marriage but have not even thought about adultery.I would have appreciated some more information on how her adulterous relationship got started but I can understand that that kind of information can quickly become salacious. I truly wish Ms Holtz would write a follow up book and believe that she could be an excellent speaker at conventions and support groups.There is so much truth in this book that I can't point it all out. However one point applies to all in this situation. "Adultery and divorce rob our loved ones of the lives they have always known and come to expect. We may have escaped the mountain, but it crushes them. Yes, everyone eventually seems to move on, but I believe that only eternity will reveal the hell that privately rages in those we love." This lady understands what she has done to people and the burden she has laid on them.

This is the book available to help women who are either tempted with an affair, in one right now, or is trying to get out of one. Mrs. Holtz bravely and passionately shares her story on how any good woman can make a bad mistake. I recently found out I'm the result of an affair. Feeling shame and confusion over my very existence God lead me to Mrs. Holtz and her books. "Confession of an Adulterous Christian Woman" helps all of us touched by adultery not to live in shame, but in the glory of God. Thank you Mrs. Holtz.

How I wish I knew about this book earlier. My "permanent downfall" in life was just beginning when Lyndell's book was published. When I say "permanent downfall", I mean my sin of adultery will forever be before me daily. The shame, the ugliness of it all, the embarrassment and guilt are unbearable at times, and I was one of those women who also thought I would never do such a horrible thing. Don't be so naïve out there! I've read many books in the past eight years, and this book, by far, is THE BEST. It's the best one for any woman in a marriage who has already fallen into that sin as well as one who hasn't. I guarantee you that the women who hasn't yet fallen into an affair, she never will after reading this. Beside knowing and clearly understanding how much we grieve the Lord when we succumb to this sin, the damage done, especially to our family (if it's been exposed) is beyond belief once we "wake up" to the lie. I'm very grateful to God for guiding Lyndell to write such a book.

I will not turn this into a confessional but I am a Christian woman who turned to an adulterous affair for all the reasons (lies) she did and man did I think it was "God's Will" since He would want me to be happy of course. Well if you are in a marriage that has turned BLAH and you have found yourself "looking" in other directions. Or you think you are not capable of such a sin..read this. I would have NEVER thought I could have become an adulterous Christian woman. But we are all sinners..yep even you and a sin is a sin is a sin in God's eyes...this book talks about the slippery path of lies (even though they so feel like truths at the time) and how you begin to live a double life and the destruction you create due to the selfish desires you gave into...and that is where I am right now..in the fall out zone of the atomic bomb I set off...you have no idea how far reaching the damage is..especially if you have children. READ IT..even if doesn't apply to you in anyway..you may need the insiders look to help a sister or brother in need when they come to you with this information. I passed it on to my counselor..everyone should read it!

I could not wait to receive this book and learn of this woman's experience. I thought, by the title, that I would be reading an honest and brutal look at the heartbreak of adultery in a Christian family. Not so. I guess if you were thinking of having an affair, this book will attempt to dissuade you, but probably not successfully, as the author gives no heartfelt look at her experience, just a rather haughty lesson in why you shouldn't do this, in case you don't already realize it was wrong. This book was cold, incomplete, and not worth the money at all.

Lyndell Holtz is a gifted writer and communicator of truth. The story of her journey out of adultery, pierces the heart of anyone who has experienced failure in their life. The things that God showed her along the way prove the power of the Holy Spirit leading, guiding and comforting, even when, and especially when, we miss the mark as Christians.The healing and reconciliation she experienced will give the reader hope that God is no respecter of persons and is able to do abundantly more than we can ask or think even in the darkest times of our lives.

We know it's wrong, but it feels so right. God gives us built in radar to know the difference between right and wrong and if we choose what feels right, we will not suffer the consequences of choosing what we know is wrong. We tend to repeat history in our relationships. God does not want us to go by "feeling" because those feelings go away and what are we left with. Read this incredible book that says it better then anyone has said it before. Lyndell is a passionate woman, full of life and giving and she will capture your heart and your breath with her story. Lyndell said that she did not want to write this book but God told her she cannot keep what she has learned all to herself. Learn from her experience that you might avoid the pitfall before you. You will not be disappointed.