Brave Enough

Blogger, counselor, and ministry leader Unice (She's Got Issues) addresses unsung heroes and everyday bravery in her new book. Writing directly to female readers, Unice encourages women to be "brave enough" to handle life's big and small challenges. Two chapters deal specifically with grace. "Brave enough women take grace seriously," she writes, to have grace, one must "approach conflict with love and gentleness." Unice also discusses the importance of courage in tackling life's difficulties. She believes that "facing our limits%E2%80%94our own %E2%80%98enough'%E2%80%94often means facing our greatest fears." In all cases, Unice supports her advice with real-life stories and a generous amount of scripture verses. Each chapter ends with a "Brave Enough Pause," consisting of "Our Daily Brave," a challenge to the reader to apply the teachings in the chapter to everyday life, and "Pray," a prayer to end the chapter in conversation with God. Women dealing with situational anxiety or everyday fears will find encouragement and validation in this book. Those who have deeper fears or challenges may be in need of more stringent words of advice. (Aug.)