What Are You Afraid Of?
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With fear, worry and anxiety being such a big part of everyday life for most of us (myself included) Dr. David Jeremiah's newest book What Are You Afraid of? is a must read for any Christian looking to live a freer more fulfilling life. In this book, Jeremiah addresses ten specific fears, one in each chapter as follows:
1. Disaster: the fear of natural calamity.
2. Disease: the fear of serious illness.
3. Debt: the fear of financial collapse.
4. Defeat: the fear of failure.
5. Disconnection: the fear of being alone.
6. Disapproval: the fear of rejection.
7. Danger: the fear of sudden trouble.
8. Depression: the fear of mental breakdown.
9. Death: the fear of dying.
10. Deity: the fear of God.

Each of these fears is one which most people have faced at one time or another. More than just a discussion on fear and how common they are to us all, this book provides answers and guidance for dealing with these fears. Dr. Jeremiah discusses biblical figure who also experienced these fears and how they dealt with them, giving us the opportunity to learn from their stories and apply what we learn to our own lives.

This is a great book and would make a fantastic addition to anyone's home library. It is well researched and well written. The chapters are quite lengthy though and I will admit that I sometimes had to read a section more than once before it really sunk in.

For more on Dr. David Jeremiah or to find out about his other books, check out his website. DavidJeremiah.org

I was provided with a free copy of this book by Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review, all opinions stated are my own.
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Alice and Friends is the first of Catt Dahman's books that I have read. I was totally impressed and read the book in one night, staying up to 2 a.m. Once I closed the book, I then had to wake my husband up because I was so frightened. That's a compliment to Ms. Dahman's abilities, but man, was I scared. I wouldn't recommend this book to just anyone, because the storyline necessarily involves sexual abuse and violence and for some folks, that's not good reading.
Alice is driving along when three of her tires go flat at once, a statistical improbability, and she sits in the dark, scared to bits until a nice man and his adorable young son stop to help. They seem as afraid of her as she is of them, which totally disarms her. Uh-oh. And then there's that awful smell, coming from under her car. Events just pile up until Alice is so terrified she puts all her trust in the nice man and his son. That's her first mistake. But what makes this a good read is that Ms. Dahman doesn't make Alice seem like a nitwit for trusting the man and his son; she makes it seems like exactly what you or I would do in her place and THAT is where my late-night terrors came from. Her story plucked every one of my deepest fears, including the fear of losing my sanity.
I said I wouldn't recommend this to just anyone, but if you're a horror fan and you like to explore fear to the utmost, please read this book. It's a gem.
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Noelle is full of fears. She is afraid of all the usual things, like heights and public speaking. And she has many, many other fears, big and small.

But she copes with these. Until one day she doesnt. She loses her job and all her fears come flooding her brain. Paralyzed.

Then she runs across a quote of Eleanor Roosevelt: Do one thing every day that scares you.

So she does. She choose one thing every day that frightens her and she does it.

She gets better and stronger every day.

Note: She is guided by a wise and caring therapist. Some of my favorite parts of her year long challenge were her meetings with her therapist, and the gently clever ideas he shared with her.
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The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of its people. Remember, remember the 5th of November. Stand up for your rights before it is too late!
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The 32nd president of the united states, Franklin Roosevelt, in one of his speeches has said that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. It's unquestionable that fears have insurmountable negative effects and they surely can cause harship. A book entitled, The Culture of Fear, by Barry Glassner, professor of sociology at USC, is an important book you need to checkout if you really need an intellectual awareness of how to avoid most America's baseless fears(road rage, crime, drugs, plane crashes...). Glassner's refers to most of our fears as misplaced, overdrawn, unflated, off-base, misbegotton, overblown and so on. The author focuses on the media that are bombarding us everyday with their sensationalistic stories. Glassner calls them, "fear mongers." The writer also exposes the way "fear vendors" profit from our anxieties. I admired the author's emotional tones in the book particularly when he said, "IT IS THE GUN, STUPID!"
This book is highly recommended. Check it out! And once you finish reading it, stand up and advocate, "WOE TO FEAR MONGERS!"
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This book by Max Lucado is another well written and easy to read book.  He covers fears that are common among us and gives us real reasons why and how to not let these fears overcome our lives.  We all live with fears, but it is how we cope with them and how we allow God to take them from us that makes are lives better or worse.  We must keep our eyes on Him.
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Something that makes you think is worth while ,to be frightened by the Horrific endeavours of some of the Human Invention's Created, is something we all live with. Sobering Read.
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Finding yourself in unknown circumstances can be scary for anyone.  This book deals with that topic in a friendly and child-accessible way.  Definitely something to add to your personal library.
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I think we all would have to admit that we have fears; but do we want to be held captive forever by these fears? In this book Rabbi K. A. Schneider helps us to discover what our fears are and that they are from Satan our enemy.  Rabbi Schneider shares his own testimony and how he put an end to his fears through the power of God's word and His love for us. You will find scripture throughout this book and prayers to help you find supernatural freedom from fear and find peace. How to walk with God. That God is bigger than our fear.
This book is a guide to help us overcome our fears and I am glad I had the chance to read it. This is a book to read again and again. Recommend you read this book if you want to be free from your fears.

I received this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion and review.
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Empathy for the fear of a lost pet. If you ever lived a critter you'll get it!
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Fearing the unknown is something that everyone can relate to on some level. It may not be the unknown that holds us back from our goals and dreams, but rather the fear of failure. This book is a beautiful story about overcoming fears and finding trust and power within yourself. So glad I took the time to read it! This is a must read!
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Outstanding book full of simple, practical techniques to deal with your fears. Not just phobias, like spiders, public speaking, or presidential primaries, but those everyday fears that hold us all back. I read it twice, back-to-back.
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Good and fear seem to be an oxymoron. Speaking of godly fear that is not the case. Preston Rentz tells his personal journey to redefining fear in his life. His story is compelling. He makes application for life with scriptural support. God uses fear to protect us, not to scare us. Preston has found the security and rest found in godly fear. If this book lands in your lap, read it! You will find the same. Jeff Nelson
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Part of my bedbug defense system. I am hesitant to use these though because I am afraid of what I will find. Ignorance is bliss!
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After reading this I"m afraid to use my chain saw.

It realistically points out all that can go wrong but also shows  how to prevent that from happening.
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The world is in dread of the Ebola epidemic. This virus needs human-to-human contact. But, could something much worse affect us? Fear by Patrick McCusker provides such a scenario. The fact that something like this could happen makes it terrifying. Scary and well written: five stars!
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Fearless is being Released today,  September 8, 2009.

deals with the fact that we all experience fear.  Everything from your child falling and getting hurt, to terrorism threats, and bankruptcy.  Unfortunately, our lives have not escaped these everyday challenges.  Fearless gives you the tools to take your fears and transform them into faith, courage, and hope!

I really like this quote:
Fear will always knock on your door.  Just don't invite it in for dinner.  And for heaven's sake, don't offer it a bed for the night.

Basically, take another avenue and channel your fears into faith!  You'll be amazed at the outlook you will have!  This doesn't mean that the stress and fear will miraculously disappear from your daily lives.  However, you will be able to hand over your burdens to God more readily, instead of carrying the load on your own.

This book is very well written. You feel like your talking to a good friend offering an option to all the major doom and gloom floating around these days. It's not a preachy book, but gets the important points across, while flowing gracefully well.  It does have great scripture references to life's circumstances, and also references to biblical times for a greater understanding.

Chapters include:

*Why Are We Afraid
*My Child Is In Danger
*I'm Sinking Fast
*There's A Dragon in My Closet
*This Brutal Planet
*Scared To Death
*What If Things Get Worse?

In the back of the book there is an awesome discussion guide that can be used by individuals or groups, which covers three lessons:

*Examining fear
*Exposing fear
*Battling fear

Fearless is a book you'll want to keep handy, and refer back to it frequently.  It really will uplift you in many ways!

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