The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly And Without Fear (2006) - Plot & Excerpts
When my coworker noticed how distraught I was becoming about my divorce, she suggested that I read "The Confident Woman" by Joyce Meyers. I am so glad that I read this book. Many of the chapters spoke to me, especially some of the examples presented. I remember thinking or doing them. I never could figure out why it took me so long to finish reading this book. Now I know exactly why. I had to finish this book today... just in time for the beginning of a new year, 2011, and a new life for me.Broken into two parts (confidence and fear), "The Confident Woman" is a must-read for any woman desiring to reach her full potential, while changing negative hinderances. For me, the chapters on Fear (seven) held the most impact for my life. Several things I desire to do and pursue, I have not done because of my fear of failure. Two things in particular include working for myself full-time with my image consulting business, Sensational Image Consulting INC, and opening a clothing boutique. Using scriptures to correspond with her text, Meyers' writing style speaks to you and tells you exactly what you need to hear. I know I have read what I needed to hear and will be using this book to motivate me towards living out my full potential.
I read this book right after high school, and I can honestly say it changed my life. I really does change your mindset to become more confident. And in the summer before college, it was a personal revolution! After a history of Christianity encouraging women to take a "secondary" role in the church and in their life (I can honestly say I never thought that was the intention in the Bible or of Jesus, but that doesn't change the reality of how contemporary leaders behave in some cases). But this book takes this view and turns it on it's head- it empowers women to be leaders and live with confidence through their faith. It does address some pretty serious issues that women may have to overcome, that I feel blessed that I've been spared from experiencing, but I'm sure it will speak to those women who were in similar circumstance. But truly, there is something for every woman.I thought this would be a great one to re-read now, but apparently that wasn't the case. But I think it's a great one to hang on to and refer back to in times of self-doubt. I certainly plan on reading it again the future!
What do You think about The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly And Without Fear (2006)?
Though I am not into pushing Christian faith on to anyone. However, I really like this book that inspires women to be their very best from the aspect of faith. This faith can or cannot be from an established church, it is an individual choice. I do believe that faith comes from the belief in some higher being that is the creator of this beautiful world. My belief comes from my upbringing in a Catholic education, K-16. My first 12 years of religious education was formational and traditional. When I entered college with doubt and questions, I was met by a faculty of priest and nuns that opened my mind to the Catholic church and it's history. The good and the bad and that regardless of what I was taught earlier, my church was and will always be an evolving church with the belief in a God that is good,kind and protective. The confidence that Joyce inspires comes from that viewpoint.
—Cynthia Lamas
Awesome Awesome Awesome! I have read many books on how to become confident and this one was amazing! Joyce Meyer brought me out of my comfort zone and not only made me confident in public but made me confident in prayer! I never prayed the way I do now thanks to this book and of course God's word. I applaud Joyce on her knowledge with this book. I've signed up for so many different things to do and get out of the house, I don't even have a car and I go to all of the hobbies on my own with no worries! Thank you for this God given encouragement Joyce!
—Amanda
We've all been down paths that were extremely dark and depressing, leaving us empty and lifeless. This book is one of those that can touch you in a dark place or just remind you of your power. Joyce Meyer has a way of speaking from the heart that is about being positive and full of strength. Through her you feel like you can do anything. She is somewhat like a life coach in this book, giving you back the power that you have always had and letting you know that GOD wants you to live a fulfilled life. This is a book to read when you need to be lifted up and one to share with a friend or relative who might be going through something similiar.
—Chriss
