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Fearless in 21 Days

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This book is nothing short of amazing! It gives clear, concise, suggestions on how to overcome anxiety. Sarah has such a hopeful and encouraging writing style and it is exactly what people suffering from anxiety need. This book is light in darkness. It is hope in despair. It is literally life-saving. If you know anyone who is struggling with anxiety or panic disorders, you should definitely get it for them or suggest they read it.
There may be times, you want to put it away, because Sarah describes her past illness very vividly and you are reminded of your pain and it's ok to put it away for a while (I certainly didn't read it in 21 days!), but keep reading, I'm sure it will be an instrument the Lord will use for your healing.

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I tried a few times to read this book but had to stop. It made me think and brought back memories I would rather keep forgotten. Perhaps it will be more appealing at another time in my life.

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When you have to deal with anxiety, sometimes things needed to be repeated to you in many ways at different times for things to click in regards to managing it. In Fearless in 21 Days, Sarah Ball shares her personal journey with anxiety and panic attacks, but also a plan of action to be fearless no more. Rooted in scripture and shared with grace, I appreciated the practical application of strategies while approaching anxiety from a Christian perspective. Though the strategies may not have been novel to me, the way they were presented and paired with scripture really worked for me and I think will for many of faith. Highly recommend. Would make a great devotional or study to do with a few accountability partners for support too.

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What was supposed to be a 21 day read turned into a 2 year read for me.
I never found myself wanting to pick it up the very next day and instead picked it up sometimes once every month or so.
The author tells the reader to not practice mindfulness only prayer. I use mindfulness for my mental health, have talked to my priest about the different things that help me cope with my mental health, and mindfulness and prayer have been working for me for years. I know this is a Christian book and because I am a Christian/Catholic I decided to read it. But to tell readers that mindfulness/to empty your mind is a sin....Not for me.

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This book has been on my “to read” list since it was released, so I was glad for the opportunity to review it through NetGalley. It was the title that intrigued me before ever learning the details of what the book was about.

It is so refreshing to see more articles and books written on anxiety and depression from a Christian point of view. Even in the church community, there is such a stigma to these mental illnesses, which becomes a secret and a hidden shame, creating a protective barrier, separating even trusted friends and family.
Sarah is very transparent in this book about her battle with severe anxiety and the medical, physical and spiritual ways in which she has overcome the worst of it. There is no sugar-coating in her unfolding of how her anxiety issues morphed into poor health, panic attacks, and the fear that she was literally going crazy.
The book is set up in 21 chapters, one chapter each day for 21 days. Each day/chapter she approaches all the aspects of anxiety – what it is, why it happens, and how to face it, along with learning how to find rest, joy and discipline in the journey toward health. She does encourage the reader to seek medical help and professional counseling.

While reading this book, it’s evident that the author “gets you” and is all about assisting the reader through the same exhausting journey that she has walked through with victory. Written from the Christian point of view, it gives the reader even more hope of healing as each of the author’s successes are referenced back to what she learned in Scripture along the way.

Especially helpful is a chapter that is written directly to a friend or family member who is walking through this storm with the one suffering from the illness of anxiety or depression. A sufferer cannot explain what they are going through, and as with depression, may often not even realize that they are having an episode of illness. This chapter gives good reference on what to look for, what steps to take and especially, what not to do or say.
While my issues don’t include such severe anxiety, this book is still beneficial to those who also may be struggling with depression or other areas of mental bondage.

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First, thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an e-galley of this book. Reading this book felt like having a best friend by my side, walking me through my daily fears/ frustrations, being a cheerleader telling me I can get through this thing called life! Ms. Ball comes at this from her own personal experiences, and has Scripture that pertain to everything she went through. What a great resource to have on one's bookcase for when one feel's the pressure's of the world! I highly recommend this book!

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I loved that the author very honestly shares her personal struggles, shares how she fought and how she managed to find her way out of her panic attacks and anxiety struggles. It makes me not feel so different.

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This book was God's gift to me in a season of intense pain and suffering. Aside from the bible there is no book that has touched my life in the way this one has.

In the last year I've lived through a panic disorder and beginning OCD. I prayed, cried and despaired, but my loving saviour didn't leave my side. Just before I left for Greece this August, I browsed through Netgalley for some books to read on the holiday and there one especially caught my attention. It was called: "Fearless in 21 days". At first I was hesitant to click on it. I had read books about fear and they all told me to trust the Lord and I already tried to do that. Also it said "in 21 days" … so was it trustworthy? Nevertheless I clicked on it and began reading Sarah's story.
I knew then that the Lord had given me a gift. The introduction made me tear up and I was so touched by his provision. He had given me the story of a woman who had lived through the hell, I had lived through. But he had also given me the story of a woman who had persevered and conquered. It made me hopeful. I began reading the book on the trip and several times I had to put it away, because it was so painful. But I knew it was the way to healing.
And it was.

Sarah has such a hopeful and encouraging writing style and it is exactly what people suffering from anxiety need. This book is light in darkness. It is hope in despair. It is literally life-saving.

If you are suffering from panic attacks and panic/ anxiety disorder - read this book! It helps you in very practical ways, but also in profound spiritual ways. I can't say much more - the rest is in the book. Just read it. There may be times, you want to put it away, because Sarah describes her past illness very vividly and you are reminded of your pain and it's ok to put it away for a while (I certainly didn't read it in 21 days!), but keep reading, I'm sure it will be an instrument the Lord will use for your healing.

You will be stronger after this. Believe me. I am.

Thank you, Sarah E. Ball for writing this book and sharing your story of pain and redemption, - it has been a blessing in my life in a way I could have never imagined.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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The author starts her journey by describing an intense pain in the chest being diagnosed as a panic attack, but she thought she was having a heart attack!
She then describes her daily panic attacks, depression, and attempts to hide bleach up high so she would not drink it, her fear of crowds and going outside, and how she felt that she should be able to control her anxiety and depression by herself without medication or counseling.
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“We must begin to understand that there is a powerful connection between our thoughts, our physical habits, and our relationship with God.
Without a healing attention to all three—body, mind, and spirit—we will never fully recover, because God created us as one.
When I fully grasped this truth, that healing must take place throughout my whole self, I began to focus on whole healing—all facets of my being: my body, my mind, and my spirit.
I soon began to experience total healing through the miraculous power of prayer, the nourishing support of nutrition and exercise, and the empowerment of taking my thoughts captive.
That discovery led me to a path of freedom, and that freedom has led me to you.”
The author encourages the reader to have a physical checkup to make sure that there are no physical conditions causing your anxiety or depression.
She shares how she read a book about panic attacks by Dr. Claire Weekes which tells the anxiety attack sufferer to go all of the way through it, and not to fight it, and it will pass - she tried this approach and it worked!
You will have to read this book for yourself to find out how the author is living a totally different life than she ever could have imagined!

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I enjoyed this book. I am always reading books for personal development and the title of this one drew me in. The author shares her personal story about her own mental breakdown and recovery; how tough it is being a wife, a mother, and succumbing to the strains of real life. It came out of no where for her so it was interesting how to read how she dealt with it and how she deals with it to this day. She provides excellent advice on how to deal with panic attacks and anxiety that pops up in life. It won't be fixed in 21 days (nothing ever is) but learning how to deal with anxiety and panic attacks is a good start to the rest of your life, getting anxiety under control, and living your best life.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a free digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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FEARLESS IN 21 DAYS: A Survivor's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety” by Sarah Ball is an inspiring handbook on anxiety recovery. The author, a wife, mom of five, popular blogger, and woman of strong faith, suffered such a crippling form of anxiety and panic disorder in the summer of 2013 that she was rendered bedridden for months.

After she recovered she began sharing the details of her illness and healing with readers, creating an online series as a daily recovery guide. This book is an expanded version. It offers helpful tips for reducing the immediate symptoms, then explores spiritual and mental truths for healing using mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual applications. Highly recommended!

Pub Date 23 Jan 2018

Thanks to FaithWords and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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I truly love this book. It is very practical. I have read books about depression and anxiety but they all deal with those feeling with spiritual healing, although that can help also but what is written in this book is a practical step-by-step solution and the fact that the author also experienced those feelings, that is so relatable. I recommend this for those who are struggling with anxiety.

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This is a book about a tough topic, anxiety. I will be the first to admit that anxiety is a much bigger part of my life than I would like. While I am not bed-bound as the author was at one point, I still am anxious often and thought this would be a worthwhile book to read. I was correct in that assumption. The book is broken down into 21 chapters (21 days), and there are helpful tips and advice in each chapter (i.e. understand what happens physically during an anxiety attack, eat healthier, exercise, spend time in God's word, let God into your life to help you through any circumstance, don't fight the symptoms, etc). It was nice to read advice and what worked for someone who actually struggled with anxiety. I would recommend this book to anyone who has faced anxiety, or loves someone who does.

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This is defiantly a good book to read if you are suffering through anxiety and panic attacks and feel as if you might be alone with your struggles.

I loved that the author very honestly shares her personal struggles, shares how she fought and how she managed to find her way out of her panic attacks and anxiety struggles.

I do think that its not one of those books that will really help you loose your fear or overcome your anxiety in 21 days. It can defiantly help you, give you comfort and ideas on how to help you overcome your fears.

If you are someone that wants to find ideas and inspiration -as well as someone that can understand what you are going through- give this book a try.

But be realistic about your expectations about what a book can actually help.

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This book is absolutely amazing!! I've read a lot of books on depression and panic attacks and this one is in the top two. Please buy this book if you or someone you love is dealing with this. Thank you Sarah E.Ball for being so honest and open about all you went through. I received a copy of this book from #NETGALLEY, but the review is all mine. I just wish I could give it higher than stars!!

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Fearless in 21 Days by Sarah E. Ball is a guide to surviving panic attacks from someone who has lived with them. In this book, the author brings to life the overwhelming sensations of what it is like to have a panic attack. She shares what she has learned from her journey, particularly the importance of paying attention to all parts of yourself-- physical, spiritual, and mental. Anxiety in different forms is a struggle for many. This book would be an asset to anyone struggling with anxiety. In it, the author brings hope and walks alongside you, leading you to God's power and providing the wisdom she has learned on her journey. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher. These opinions are entirely my own.

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Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to have a free digital ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I really appreciated the author freely sharing her story of her mental breakdown. She was a very overworked wife and mother who finally reached her breaking point and suffered panic attacks several times a day. In this book, she gives very practical advice on how to overcome anxiety through good advice and scripture. She has wonderful advice on how to better take care of your physical body as well as your mind, emotions, and spiritual self.

I would recommend this book for anyone who is or has ever suffered from anxiety or has a loved one who has went through it.

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This is a great book for anyone dealing with anxiety. The author shares her own personal and painful story of anxiety and how she overcame it. I a lot of the advice given in the book is practical and straightforward, I tried them and while they did not get rid of my anxiety they did bring some relief. Most of the book centers on using faith and prayer to pull through the rough times and there are lots of words of comfort and encouragement in the book. I would recommend it.

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I love the way this book is set out and particularly that the author says that it’s not strictly 21 days reading - take it at your own pace. The advice was both practical and spiritual, I particularly love the line at the start of the book about God leading you but you have to get yourself there to start.

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