Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolate by Debora Coty

Paperback: 224 pages

Publisher: Barbour Books (February 1, 2013)

ISBN-10: 162029169X

ISBN-13: 978-1620291696

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Are you ready to strip fear's power over you and become the confident woman you were meant to be? Have you found that tolerating your personal fear monsters only makes them growl louder?

Okay, sister - take my hand and let's boldly step up and yank the masks off those shadow-lurking, anxiety-churning, worry-generating beasts.

With her own brand of off-beat wit and wisdom, inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of women worn down by everyday fears - financial, health, relationships, loss, pain, the unknown, the what ifs ...

With fresh spiritual insight, Debora shares hope, true life stories, scriptural lifelines, and a few LOL's along with simple, practical tips for sidestepping fear with faith. And a fistful of chocolate!

In preparation for writing Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolate, Coty conducted a survey of 500 women between the ages of 18 and 80 in order to pinpoint real fears women struggle with most on a daily basis. Gathering the information from her speaking events, online responses via her website, and surveys sent out to churches around the country, she discovered the top ten fears women face:

1) Loss of loved one (spouse/children/parents)
2) Debilitating disease/illness/cancer
3) Failure
4) Old age/senility
5) The unknown/the what-ifs
6) Loneliness
7) Dependency on others
8) Rejection
9) Specific Critters (snakes, roaches, rats, etc.)
10) Being judged unfairly

“Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolate will encourage you to conquer fear and anxiety with helpful tools, sassy humor, and relevant Scriptures. Great for group study!” ~ Suzanne Woods Fisher, radio personality, best-selling author of Amish fiction and nonfiction

My Take:

Everyone worries and sometimes that worry turns into major anxiety and fear. This Wonderful "tool" will help you to recognize and Identify your insecurities and arm you with scriptures, and strength to overcome and conquer!

This little book is a powerhouse filled with "More Pluck Less Chicken". Each chapter, as if talking with a good friend is filled with a personal "situation" of Debora's. The Inspiring scripture along with questions sparking your own personal account makes for "sweet" wisdom.

Whether you have full-blown anxiety or are just an occasional worrier, this book is a must read! It will definitely have a permanent place on my bookshelf if I'm in need of reference, a giggle, or to brighten my day. I highly recommend this confidence builder!

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes, courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says "I'll try again tomorrow." ~ Mary Anne Radmacher

About the Author..

Debora Coty is an occupational therapist, a piano teacher, and a freelance writer. She's also involved in the children's ministry at her church and is an avid tennis player. Debora began writing to fill the void when her last child left for college, and it has since become a passion. Debora has a real knack for getting across sound biblical concepts with a refreshing lightheartedness as attested in her monthly newspaper column entitled "Grace Notes: God's Grace for Everyday Living."



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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed above are my own.

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