This is such a wonderful book. I am a 26 year old woman and I have been struggling with fear, anxiety, and depression for quite a while. I picked up this book without a whole lot of belief that it would help much. I mean, what help could this young woman be to me. Turns out, a lot!

I have followed Duck Dynasty and read the books by the other members of this wonderful family but I didn’t think I would learn so much from someone quite a bit younger than me. As it turns out, Sadie suffered from a lot of fear her entire life. With prayer and a lot of hard work, along with the help of God, she was finally able to conquer it. This is her story and tips for how we can also overcome it and live the life God planned for us.

I highlighted more parts of this book than any other book I have read, other than the Bible. I highlighted Bible passages that moved me, suggestions that I found extremely helpful, and quotes I enjoyed and want to remember. When I have a tough day, I plan to look back at these highlighted passages and remind myself of God’s love and plan for my life.

By the time I got to the end of this book, which didn’t take long at all because it’s a short book, I felt a peace I haven’t felt in a long time. I finally felt as though I can defeat fear in all its forms and try to live a happier life. I plan to use some of Sadie’s tools, along with my Bible, and try to restore my peace and happiness.

I thank Sadie for writing this book and sharing her journey with the rest of us. I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with fear, anxiety, or any byproduct of them. Don’t discount this book due to Sadie’s age, she has a lot of wisdom and it can help you too.

*I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.*

I really enjoyed reading this book. Sadie uses her own personal experience and the things she has learned from them to help guide others to living a fearless life. While her writing style is structured more for a younger audience I truly believe that anyone can use this book to help better themselves.

I originally wanted to read this book to see if it would be beneficial for my daughters to read once they enter their teen years. However, the more I read, the more I began to enjoy it and the message that Sadie pours out in it. Let me preface this review by saying I never really watched Duck Dynasty. I've only seen two episodes. Plus I do not watch Dancing With the Stars. I read this book as a Christian father with two young daughters that are growing up in a time of uncertainty and social turbulence. I found the message and lessons in this book to be insightful and timely. I will gladly give it to my daughters when they are older.

This book is not about Sadie Robertson. It will not teach you how to have her life and her success and her passion for everything. However, this book will unlock the potential that is inside of you to live a fearless life if you embrace the trust and guidance of Jesus Christ. Guided by Psalm 46, Sadie Robertson chronicles how her faith in God has helped her to break free from the bonds of anxiety, fear, and worry in her life. Not once does Sadie proclaim how strong she is to be able to overcome the obstacles in her life. She makes it a point to give God the glory in all circumstances. The material contained in this book is Biblically sound and straight from the heart.

Sadie shares the personal battles she has faced in her past, plus those she continues to encounter everyday, and how she uses the power of prayer and her faith in God to push through and overcome them. Several different Bible translations are used to clarify key points, as well as quotes from evangelists and scholars such as John Piper.

Each chapter has questions, challenges, words of encouragement, prayer points, and key points to take note of. Work the Word challenges the reader to live fearlessly in the face of adversity by creating an action plan. There is also a notes section to write and reflect as you go along.

I would recommend this book to all Christians, especially youth and young adults. Young people today face many uncertainties and hardships day in and day out. This book would be a great tool to accompany a daily Bible regimen. I received this as a free ARC from Tommy Nelson (Thomas Nelson: Children's) on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Opening line:
"After years of wrestling with being afraid of various things for various reasos, I can now say that I live a fearless life."

Whether you're religious or not, this is a great book on learning to overcome, or conquering, fear, or what to do to center yourself in your life. Sadie uses her personal stories to drive home the points she's trying to make. With scripture and personal testimony sprinkled throughout each chapter, plus exercises to teach how to replace fear (and fearful thoughts) with better thoughts and methods, this book can guide anyone to a better place. A very positive and uplifting book!

Thanks to netgalley for the early read!

This book is very well written. Sadie is one of my favorite people in the world especially when it comes to faith and spirituality. I watched many of her youtube videos including her talk to fellow college students which has some references in this book. I also like how we both have dealt with some form of anxiety in our lives and she is just someone who is very easy to relate to and understand. I'm not sure if that is because we are close in age or what. I consider myself a Christian and this definitely has helped me with my beliefs and my faith along with find new bible verses and just learning even more about myself and the world. Thank you Sadie for putting this out into the world

Thought it was about her life but really it was but with Bible lessons but I thought it was still a good book.

I think everyone, religious or not, should read this book and at least take some of the lessons into your life. There is good advice in its pages. As I read the book, I constantly thought about some of the stories and messages. They stay with you even after you finish reading. The only thing that really threw me, was the different versions of the Bible used. I only use one version, so it felt odd reading verses with wording I didn't recognize. It is interesting to read the different versions and see things from a different point of view. The message doesn't change, but your connection to it might.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Sadie Robertson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson: CHILDREN'S
Publication Date: 06 Feb 2018

The book was pretty good. I really didn't know what to expect but it was okay. I didn't really read the description. I thought this was just going to be about her life. I didn't realize this was a Christian self-help book for teens. But just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean that it won't someone else. I could see teens relating to this.