Live Fearless

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

I would recommend this well written and truly helpful book to those who are looking for words of encouragement, those who may be going through a tough time and need help getting through it, and those who are struggling to overcome their fears. I think it would be especially helpful to the teen getting ready to graduate high school (possibly sophomores and juniors as well) and also to the young adult who is finishing college and beginning life on their own.

Ms. Robertson provides helpful narratives and activities in the book that will help you on your journey to living your life fearlessly. As you read the book it comes off more like a conversation between friends than it does just a book you are reading for the information it contains. And your friend truly wants to see you overcome the things in your life that are holding you back, that cause a fear in you and to find your passion and purpose.

Despite the fact that it's definitely not my word for the year, fear seems to be taking a front row seat in my reading. Not only have I read a few books combating fear this year, the high school retreat we had a few months ago focused on Joshua and how he faced his fears as well.  Combating fear is never an easy task, but in her new book Live Fearless, Sadie Robertson reminds us that it is possible.

I've been a Roberston family fan since the early days of Duck Dynasty. Though I don't know them personally, their willingness to speak about and share their faith has been encouraging. Their fight to teach their children morals and manners and faith is encouraging. I've watched Sadie Robertson from afar as she danced on Dancing With the Stars, begun creating fashion lines, and even speaking.

In reading Live Fearless, I was reminded once again of the fact that we really don't get to see what's going on inside a person. Especially when we see them on "reality" TV or through social media. Robertson shares how she has battled some serious issues in her life as a result of fear. She's had to push through the fear and learn how to live fearlessly based on truth in scripture.

Live Fearless is the perfect book for a teenager who might be struggling right now with fear. I wasn't the target audience. But there was still plenty for me to glean from the message Robertson shares within these pages. She writes a genuine message that shares her heart for others to find freedom like she has. 

Robertson may not have set out to be a role model for young girls. But she is filling in that role quite well. She's sharing the message God has given her. 

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own, honest opinion.

Not just for teens.

I feel like this book is probably marketed towards teens. Or at least that was my assumption when I started reading it. I thought I would read it first then pass it on to my 16 year old. I was so pleasantly surprised though.
Full of truth delivered in such a sweet voice. I've heard Sadie on a podcast (and enjoyed it so much I listened a second time). I've even watched a few of her messages online. She is a young woman who is on fire for God and you can feel that in her words.
A must pick up IMO.

Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson...where do I even start? This book swept me off my feet. I know it takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable, and this book was full of vulnerability from Sadie about times she was afraid and how she overcame fear.

I loved everything about this book! I was afraid it was going to be a nice concept without much practical application, but Sadie made it personal and relatable and it really hit close to home for me.  I really appreciated her personal testimonies and revelations of what God spoke to her.

Having followed Sadie for several years now, I did recognize many things in the book from previous messages she's said, but it was good to read them again and see how it all connected for her personally.  Some of my favorite parts of the book included her messages about plankton, connect the dots, and the real verses true comparisons.  Sadie got SO REAL in this book and I know that it will be freeing for so many people!

At the end of each chapter, she had questions, challenges, Scriptures, prayers, and journalling opportunities to help make the concept presented in the chapters personalized and applicable to the reader.  I highly recommend this to people of pretty much any age.  I believe this book will really make an impact on those who are willing to answer some tough questions about themselves.

Thank to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for providing me with an electronic copy of this book to read and review.  All opinions are my own and were not required to be positive.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

Sadie Robertson may only be 20 years old, but she is already much wiser beyond her years. Think of how many child actors have grown up to be lost in the drug and party scene of Hollywood. Too many to count. While much of her life was shown in front of the camera on Duck Dynasty, she has stayed true to herself, her faith and her family. She has provided a great example for the younger generation that you can be a Christian and be cool, that you can be yourself and not need a bottle of pills to be cool, that you can have both success and your faith - it's not an either/or situation. She has offered a refreshing alternative to what we currently see the younger generation has to look up to.

Now let's talk about her book Live Fearless. I don't know a person out there, religious or not, who has not faced or dealt with fear. We all have it in our lives. It's the elephant in the room people don't like to admit to having. And don't let Sadie's age deceive you that she doesn't legitimately have something constructive to add to the conversation about how to live without fear. This book, beautifully and excellently written, is a guide to help you dig through the root of your fears and a process to help walk the reader through reflections and discussions to put you on the path of spiritual growth from your fears - to help you live fearless! This isn't just a 12-step process. Her book is filled with quotes, scripture, real life testimony and experiences and lots of encouraging words and prayer. You don't need to be a teenager or young adult to appreciate or learn from this book. I found this book really helpful for me. And you don't need to be a Christian for the narrative and activities to work in your life.

This is a well thought out book, devotional and guide that I immensely enjoyed and see this book being one I pass on to many of my friends and family.

My thanks to Sadie Robertson and Thomas Nelson Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Well written and a book I would definitely recommend to young adults. I did not grow up with fear myself but a lot of my friends did and this helped me to understand their perspective a bit more. Well written with a great message!

If you are a young girl struggling with fear or anxiety, this book is a must read! As always, Sadie does an excellent job of being vulnerable about her struggles and giving all the glory to God. This isn't just a general book on fear. It is packed full of specific, personal examples that I think more of us can relate to than we want to admit. Throughout the book, Sadie equips her readers with the tools necessary to overcome fear paired with encouragement and practical challenges. I would recommend that all teen girls read this book along with women of all ages who struggle with fear.

It is hard to live fearless in a world that makes you feel so fearful. What is even harder is to be fearless and put your trust in God and live by faith. Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real- we all KNOW this but we don't KNOW KNOW.

I appreciated this book, it is a timely reminder to cast ALL our fears on God and trust in him. Living in fear means you are not achieving your full purpose in life.

I loved how the book had different prompts that cause you to pause and really think about your answers. I especially love the prayers in each section. Sometimes it is hard to really pray specifically and I think the prayers were a major stand out for me.

A solid spiritual read.

So it's been a few days since I finished reading this and I think it is time i post a review. I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review by Netgalley. At first I did not know what to expect going into this book. However once I started it quickly became a joyful and fun read for me. It was a simple reminder that you do not have to live in fear. It's a choice and one that you get to make about your own life. Overall I really enjoyed this and think it would really benefit anyone who suffers with fear and anxiety.

Sadie Robertson has written a book that will appeal to teen and young adult females. She is candid about her personal life and struggles and offers true encouragement and hope for those who struggle with any type of fear. She shares Biblical truths to combat fear and offers practical ways to APPLY Biblical truth. Incredible read!

Wonderful and inspiring book. I love that she is not afraid to be who she was raised to be. If only all young people in this day and age lived without fear of being judged for the beliefs that were instilled in them. This young lady is destined for great things!

This was such a great read by a young lady who is a truly beautiful example of young Christian leadership. In today's society of young people who are out to corrupt our youth, I am so thankful to the Lord for role models like her! Even though I am a lot older than Sadie, I still got so much out of her book. We live in a society that constantly feeds our anxiety and fear. This was a great book on prioritizing a way to gain control over our fears and truly LIVE FEARLESS! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who finds themselves struggling with fear or anxiety or knows someone who does. I highlighted the parts that I thought were important and have already found myself going back to it for references not only for myself, but also when working through my son's fears.

I have read of Sadie Robertsons past books and loved them. This one was no different. She is so inspirational and she seems so sweet.

I am a teenager and reading this book was such an amazing experience. I enjoyed reading this so much, and I could relate to a lot of what Sadie Robertson said. This book definitely helped me view things in a new way, and I definitely recommend this book to every teenager, whether you are having trouble in your spiritual walk or not.

Sadie Robertson is a class act. She may be young but she is an example of what a lady should be....especially a Christian young lady. The Robertson family became familiar and beloved to me when my little grandson asked me if we could watch Duck Dynasty. I asked if that was a cartoon. He told me that they were a bunch of people who talk funny and hunt ducks down in the swamp. How cute. I later laughingly told him that he was responsible for my addiction to Duck Dynasty.
This book is perfect for young women who are searching for the answer to healing them from their anxiety. Having watched Sadie on Duck Dynasty and movies she appeared in, I never would have thought that she suffered from anxiety.
I highly recommend this book to teens and women in their 20's.
I am giving this book 5 stars.
I received a digital version of this book from netgalley and Thomas Nelson in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write an honest review and all opinions expressed are my own.

WHY I CHOOSE THIS BOOK

I've seen Live Fearless multiple times at stores and it always looked interesting. I don't know a ton about Miss Sadie, but I've watched a few of her videos on YouTube and was properly impressed. Everything she stands on seems to be solid, so when I had the chance to review this book from NetGalley, I was excited. 

WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT THIS BOOK

Folks, I was blown away. Sadie has a beautiful voice where she shares her story in an honest, sometimes amusing, and very relatable way. It seemed like the book was written for teens, but I feel like it related well to other age groups as well. 

I read the book in one evening not really wanting to put it down because the writing was so compelling and encouraging, and real. Sadie discusses how she lived her life with fear dictating her steps and consuming her. That's a horrible way to live and one day she decided she was done with being a slave to fear so she went on a journey to discover what the Bible says about living fearlessly. 

I recently read another book that was supposedly a Christian living book but focused almost entirely on people being strong enough on their own. Live Fearless was refreshingly balanced with talking about how we really do need to do the work to live the life we were meant to live, but that we have to be walking with God in order to do that. Sadie backs up everything she says with the Bible, pointing to God's Word as the ultimate authority as to why we are supposed to move forward in confidence. It made me want to highly recommend this book - especially to teens.  

CONCLUSION

Live Fearless is full of practical, biblical advice, real-life examples, easy-to-read writing, and encouragement to help you live a life that is guided by God's truths instead of fear. 

One last thing: The book talks a lot about Sadie's journey with Dancing with the Stars, and I want to clarify that I don't recommend watching the show. ;) 

RATING

I’m giving Live Fearless 4 out of 5 stars and recommend the book to teens or anyone who wants a quick, encouraging read

*This book was given to me by NetGalley so I could review it. So sweet of them, right? All the thoughts shared in this post are my own

Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson has a truly powerful message about tackling the issues of fear, worry, and anxiety. Sadie talks about her personal issues with fear and how it has been a stumbling block in her life. Sadie depicts a very honest picture of how her fear made her feel.

Sadie also speaks honestly about how her faith and belief in the Lord enabled her to go through the journey to overcome her fears. Sadie gives all the glory and praise to the Lord for guiding her through this journey and encourages others to do the same. Sadie’s faith is truly inspiring.

I recommend this book to young adults and even to adults. Sadie’s journey in overcoming the obstacle of fear is relatable and inspirational. Sadie’s faith walk is genuine and her clear message that the Lord is with us always, championing our struggles is very comforting and true. Sadie is a true inspiration of faith in action.

I love Sadie's passion for young ladies. She is truly a great role model to have. In her book, Live Fearless she is setting the bar for our younger generation to live fearlessly. Don't worry about what people think of you, trust God and let Him lead your life.

Sadie Robertson writes an inspiring study on living fearlessly. She uses lots of Bible verses to come to solid conclusions about living in God’s will, and shares personal stories as well as helpful anecdotes to get her points across. She gives real life experiences that reminds the reader that living in the world is not always easy, but with His help, we can live courageously. Highly recommended, especially to teen girls and pre-teens.

What a great read! The author did an amazing job. I really learned how to step out of my shell, and cope with life better. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Love books like this!!! If you struggle with fears or anxiety this is a good read. It's always nice to have books like this around!😁 5 stars!

I will totally be purchasing this book for my girls...and for myself. *wink*

This book was so, so good. I love all the questions and thoughtful prompts. I love each story she shared from the tornado to the "at least you're not a plankton" and the rest of them. Each story had meaning. Each moment she pulled what she learned from it and how it grew her and helped her overcome different things.

Sadie has a heart for Jesus and it shows very clearly in this book and I think all teens and tweens will grow from reading this book...and I think parents could gain a lot of insight into the minds and hearts of younger people. And it encourages adults like me too! (I'm 32).

Thanks for giving me a chance to read this book. I can't wait to share with other friends and family.