Let's All Be Brave: Living Life with Everything You Have by Annie F. Downs

★★★★★
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Annie Downs admits she's not exactly the bravest girl in the world. She still cries sometimes when she leaves her parents' home in Georgia, she's never jumped out of a plane, and she only rides roller coasters to impress boys. But Annie knows that courage resides inside each and every one of us, and she's on a mission to triumph over her own fears while encouraging readers to do the same.

As a single young woman, writer, speaker, and popular blogger, Annie shares this journey toward bravery with honesty and humor. Using wonderful stories from her own life, contemporary real-life examples, and fascinating historical and biblical references, Annie encourages readers to grab hold of the brave life that they desperately desire.

Let's All Be Brave is more than just a book, it's a battle cry. In it, Annie challenges us to live boldly, calls us to step into those places that require courage, and gives us the help to take the next step forward - even when it's scary. This non-fiction, essay-driven book opens the door to many different views of courage-nudging, encouraging, and inspiring readers to be brave whenever given the chance.

In Let’s All Be Brave, Annie F. Downs writes inspiring words of bravery and courage – and I know I, for one, needed to read them. Not always an easy choice to make, bravery is worthwhile, and Downs boldly tackles the challenging aspects of making the choices to overcome fears and live bravely every day. Her voice shines through her prose beautifully and conversationally, and her message is clear, down-to-earth and applicable. I felt challenged and encouraged as I read, and I am sure other readers will feel the same. Let’s All Be Brave is a quick, easy read and serves as a great reminder, and I definitely recommend it.

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