Book Review: Courageous Faith

I recently had the privilege of reviewing the newly published book, Courageous Faith, by Debbye Turner Bell. After writing a short blurb for Bookish First, I was informed that I had “won” a copy of the book, in exchange for writing a full review. My thanks to Bookish First!

This post is geared towards Christian counselors, or clinicians who are receptive to discussing faith-based concepts with their clients. I would submit, also, that some of the basic principles discussed in Courageous Faith will resonate with many people who are struggling with stress in their lives.

Debbye Turner Bell is a remarkable women, whose determination, patience, and faith led her to accomplish many achievements in life. She is a veterinarian, journalist, public speaker, business leader, and former Miss America! Courageous Faith describes her life journey, interwoven with the values, lessons, and Biblical principles that guided her in this journey.

Dr. Turner Bell’s book is genuine and inspiring. It may be helpful to your clients who need some encouragement as they deal with their own life struggles. I would invite you to take a look at Courageous Faith and consider it as a bibliotherapy resource for your clients.

Here’s the review:

Life Lessons That Resonate

Courageous Faith is an honest, thoughtful, and faith-filled book that surprisingly resonated with me. You see, I am not a business leader, award-winning journalist or former Miss America. Yet, the life lessons that Debbye Turner Bell writes about impacted me all the same. In addition to excelling in many areas of her life, Dr. Turner Bell is also human. She has feelings, and can be deeply disappointed and hurt. Just like us all. But she also can rejoice and find peace in her life. Just like us all.

Courageous Faith is not just a book about one person’s life journey. Dr. Turner Bell has woven her faith throughout the book, prompting us to consider important Biblical lessons that help to guide us through life. Lessons about failure, faith, determination, excellence, authenticity, courage, purpose, patience, overcoming and perseverance.

Even though her world is much different from mine, the themes of Dr. Turner Bell’s story spoke to me. Such as the impact that mothers can have on our lives, both while they are alive and as we grieve their loss. Such as learning lessons about ourselves as we search for, and find, love later in life. And the importance of listening for God’s voice in our lives…in all ways and for all things.

As a Christian, I felt “at home” as Dr. Turner Bell wrote of the impact of God in her life. How she seeks God in both the good times and the bad times. How prayer and patience work hand in hand. And, with God by our side, we are never alone.

Thank you, Debbye Turner Bell, for your story, your voice, your faith, and your life lessons shared!

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