Our Wonderful Bodies!
Readers' Comments
Greg
Cook (Portsmouth, Virginia):
I
received Our Wonderful Bodies! on
Monday. Praise God! What beautiful images of God found there in! My wife, who
is a bit overweight, and always self-conscious about it, told me once before
that she does not like how nudist photos are usually of skinny females (I guess
the few she has seen). It was good for her to see your magazine showing much
more balance, with people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors. Awesome! She
does not like nude photos, especially of children, which is due to past experiences
with those who misused her and others, so I was surprised when she commented
about one picture of a pregnant lady and her daughter, saying, "Ahhh!
That's cute!" As simple a comment as it was, it blessed me beyond imagination
because it shows she is growing, and becoming more accepting, seeing the
wonderful works of God for what they are. I did not have a chance to read the
articles yet, but from just skimming through them, I see they will be good,
too.
Thank
you for another good work, and God bless you!
John
Tygrett (Bolt, WV):
I
recently ordered Our Wonderful Bodies! from
the Naturist Society and have to say when I saw the book in their catalog I
thought from the brief description of the book that it would be good. However,
after reading it cover to cover, it is amazing just how great a book it is, not
only is it informative and educational but very well written as well and is one
of the best if not the best book I have
ever read.
Brian
Somers (Chicago, Illinois):
You
two really worked hard on this issue, and the results truly speak for
themselves. The combination of OWB! with Vermont
Unveiled will pack a powerful 1-2 punch on anyone's coffee table.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Martin
Brown (Redding, California):
Just
a note to tell you how very impressed I am with OWB!. A superb publication in
every respect, and well worth the wait. Thank you for presenting naturism in
such a beautiful light.
Jim
T. (Interlochen, Michigan):
Received
my issue of OWB! All I can say is thanks for putting together such a wonderful
book. The writing and photographs are terrific, and show the body for what it
is, a wonderful and glorious creation of God—in His image!
Stephen
Grace (Queensland, Australia):
Thank
you for the superb book (OWB!) which I received yesterday. The production
values are truly excellent and the selection of photographs outstanding.
Jim
Woods (Chuckey, Tennessee):
With
so much junk out there in the nudist/naturist world OWB! is a true breath of
fresh air. It is one publication, alongside Vermont
Unveiled, that I would not be in the least ashamed to let my home church
pastor and his wife read through. The articles are excellent. There is no
better introduction for one contemplating chaste nudism. Great job, NLI!
Ernie
C. (Lenexa, Kansas):
What
a wonderful issue of OWB! I enjoyed every page. Jim, you were outstanding with
the articles!
Rev.
Dr. Arthur Yabourg (Springfield, Massachusetts):
I
want to relay commendations regarding the publication of OWB!. It is one of the
best pictorial defenses of naturism in print. While Vermont Unveiled remains a favorite for it's splendid photography
and thought provoking text, OWB! will reach an even wider audience. With a
collection of photographs from around the world, OWB! reveals ordinary people
of all ages, shapes, and sizes as 'fearfully and wonderfully made' (Psalm
139:14). The textual commentary is concise and cogent—an enlightening defense
of naturism using Scripture, tradition, history and common sense. The section
on making ethical choices is a splendid resource for both naturists and
textiles alike. Like NLI magazine and VU, OWB! is tasteful, attractive, and
thought provoking. I endorse it as a vital resource for all naturists and a
must-read for all who are curious about what naturism is genuinely about. May
God bless you in your work!
D.
J. (Salt Lake City, Utah):
I
received OWB!. Congratulations on producing such a compelling introduction to
the clothing-optional lifestyle, especially for Christians who may be
entrenched in the mind-set that nudity is narcissistic or even blatantly
sinful. I am impressed with both your writing style and your background as a
Bible scholar. OWB! was recommended by the Latter Day Saint (Mormon)
Skinny-Dippers Club to its members on the Web.
Mark
Storey (Shoreline, Washington):
OWB!
is a strikingly beautiful pictorial of naturist life…
If
you have non-naturist friends—and especially those with a leaning toward
Christianity—this is the best thing Cunningham has produced yet to shut down
all nonsense about naturism being “dirty” or “sinful.” Here we have simple,
unapologetic family naturism at home, in the garden, at a lake, alone, in
groups…in short, in life.