Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance

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Wait For Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance
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Author Rebecca St. James
CountryUnited States
Genre Christian non-fiction
PublisherNelson Books
Publication date
July 2, 2002
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages176
ISBN 978-0-7852-7127-7
241/.66 21
LC Class BV4647.C5 S7 2002
Followed byWait for Me Journal 

Wait For Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance is a 2002 book written by Christian pop and rock singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James. It was inspired by her popular song, "Wait for Me", which was also the title of her 2000 46-city concert tour. The book, like the song, is about the values of remaining a virgin until marriage. [1] The title also carried through to her 2003 compilation album, Wait For Me: The Best From Rebecca St. James . [2] The book reached No. 1 on the Christian Booksellers Association Best Seller List for Young Adults. [3] [4]

In 2003, Rebecca released a personal journal for the book entitled Wait For Me Journal: Thoughts For My Future Husband. In 2005 she released a study guide for the book entitled Wait For Me Study Guide: Discover the Power of Purity.

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