Adam Gendron Gendron থেকে Wheaton Aston, Stafford, Staffordshire ST19 9QL, UK
Fear seems to be constantly around us. In the news, personal fears,professional fears, a moment doesn't go by that we don't seem to be battling a phobia, or thoughts of "what if", "...but", "maybe" and other slew of fears that keeps us from moving forward, and often either stuck in a past that we no longer have control or can change, or prevent us from having a future that means a second chance or an opportunity for growth. Not a cure all solution, but rather a proactive, take a step forward,"30 Days to Taming Your Fears", challenges, encourages and helps the reader face the fears that keep them from moving on, from growing into the person, our Father in Heaven, calls us to be, and to erase those nagging doubts that seem to whisper to us, late at night, in the form of others, or maybe in memories that holds us back. A small paperback book that can easily fit into a purse, a bag, and on the nightstand,"30 Days to Taming Your Fears", is about making those growth encouraging steps so we can move forward in our lives. Filled with encouraging stories, steps that can be taken and just overall, "you're not alone in this and this can be overcome", the reader, will find, "30 Days to Taming Your Fears", to be a book that shows how like Daniel facing the lions, we too can find the strength and the courage to face the things, be it real or mental, that holds us past. Life is never going to be perfect, but neither should it be something that is cut short, by the fears that we have, and they are real fears to us, but, Ms. Deborah Smith Pegues, will show you how, you can truly live more of a life as God wants you to live. So if you find yourself, laying awake at night, haunted by memories that hold you back, or those nagging whispers by those around you, or maybe you say to yourself, to not move forward, I invite you to read, "30 Days to Taming Your Fears" and learn how those fears, those doubts, can indeed be tamed and you can find the strength to move forward, not backwards or standing still.
I have just finished reading Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, a novel by Lisa See. I was very fortunate to receive this book as a First Reads Book Giveaway from Goodreads.com. As a bonus, I also received a DVD of the film which was adapted from the book. This is a book about lifelong friendship between two girls, as they grow up in nineteenth century China in the Hunan province. It follows them through their lives. The story of these woman is alternated with the modern day story of two other young woman who were lifelong friends, too. The women's lives run parallel to each other, even as they lived a couple of hundred years apart. I have long had a fondness for reading about Asia, it's history and the people who live there. I had the opportunity of visiting Hong Kong and the former Canton, China several years ago and it made quite an impression on me. I have enjoyed reading other books by Lisa See. She is a fine story-teller. Her books make you feel for her characters and make faraway places seem real and familiar. I recommend this book to all who are interested in reading about friendship, historical fiction regarding China, and to all that enjoy reading a good story.