Chastity Is for Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin, by Arleen Spenceley (paperback)

Chastity Is for Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin, by Arleen Spenceley (Paperback)

Discover a refreshing and empowering perspective on love, relationships, and faith with Chastity Is for Lovers by Arleen Spenceley. This thought-provoking paperback challenges societal norms and celebrates the joys of living a single, happy, and chaste life. Perfectly blending humor, wisdom, and honesty, Spenceley offers readers a heartfelt exploration of chastity as a lifestyle choice rooted in self-respect and spiritual fulfillment.

Published by Ave Maria Press, this book is ideal for adults seeking inspiration in their faith journey or looking to redefine modern perceptions of love and intimacy. Lightweight and portable at just 1 oz, it's easy to take on the go. Whether you're diving into personal growth or gifting it to a loved one, this book is a meaningful addition to any spiritual library.

Available at Credo Catholic: Books, Goods, & More, this is your chance to embrace a transformative narrative that proves chastity isn't just a virtue—it's a pathway to genuine happiness.

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In 2012, journalist Arleen Spenceley outed herself as a twenty-six-year-old virgin in a Tampa Bay Times op-ed that went viral. In Chastity Is for Lovers, Spenceley expands on that piece, advocating Catholic teaching on sex and marriage with candor and humor, and without judgment. In her debut book, seasoned journalist and self-professed happy virgin. Arleen Spenceley offers a mature, funny, and relatable vision of Catholic teaching on chastity for young adults. Chastity Is for Lovers provides perspective on a variety of topics: the difference between chastity and abstinence, how virginity is an affirming and valuable life choice, how the word purity can be harmful in ministry settings, how to date well, and why sexual self-control is the best form of marriage preparation and gives single adults the best possible chance to find true love. She carefully avoids using language that shames readers and instead presents a view of chastity that is joyful and positive.

Features & Benefits

Spenceley is a staff writer at the Tampa Bay Times, was featured on NPR's Tell Me More, and has written for both secular and religious media: the Chicago Sun Times, Tampa Bay Times, the Austin American Statesman, the Florida Catholic, Ignitum Today, LifeTeen.com, CatholicLane.com, and elsewhere.

Spenceley's approach is similar to Jason Everet's successful If You Really Loved Me, but distinct in that she is both a woman and a virgin and writes in solidarity with singles.

Spenceley's networking savvy and steadily growing online presence (arleenspenceley.com, @ArleenSpenceley) position her as an increasingly influential figure in Catholic media.

136 pages

5 1/2" x 8 1/2"