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Fear Is Not the Boss of You

How to Get Out of Your Head and Live the Life You Were Made For

  • Christian Living
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • Published: 2020

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Publisher's Description

YOUR FUTURE AND YOUR DESTINY ARE TOO IMPORTANT. DISCOVER HOW TO GET UNSTUCK AND OVER YOUR FEAR. This book is for any woman who has ever been overwhelmed with indecision, paralyzed with fear, or just plain stuck. With no-nonsense biblical truth, Fear Is Not the Boss of You is a loving kick in the backside that will catapult you into ACTION. Successful entrepreneur, business coach, and girl next door Jennifer Allwood is your guide to show you why you can't stay stuck, teaching you how to get out of your own way and get on the road to fulfilling the life of your dreams--even if you're afraid. Whether you're thinking of launching a new business, adopting a child, writing a book, or competing in a triathlon, Jennifer will motivate you to move from paralyzing fear into courageous obedience and action. With stories, straightforward truth, and practical tips you can apply today, Jennifer will show you how to: Identify how and where you are stuck Determine what's holding you back Get out of your own way Empower those around you Experience the incredible joy that comes from trusting a big God to do big things in you and through you This is your gutsy invitation to go after the big dream God has called you to... because fear is not the boss of you.


Endorsements (11)

“raise the roof”! You won’t feel like you are reading another “rah-rah” girl-power motivational self-help book. Jennifer actually provides a framework to get you unstuck (regardless of your brand of quicksand). With humor and truly relatable stories on every page, I felt like I was having a captivating conversation with my very wise and very funny Jesus-loving BFF. You’ll lean in, soak in, and receive messages you know you needed to hear, but more importantly this book will teach you how to get out of your own way.”

Chalene Johnson

“Jennifer is the kind of spunky self-starter who cheers loud in your corner and offers you the playbook for success! Fear Is Not the Boss of You is a guide for best practices; laced with vulnerability and lessons learned, wit and candor, I couldn’t put it down. You’ll refer back to these pages as you live the courageous life you were made for.”

Rebekah Lyons

“You will find yourself picking up this book over and over again to hear Jennifer champion you and push you toward your destiny. Using her faith as her compass, Jennifer tells us her journey from a place of openness and honesty that will inspire.”

Sarah Jakes Roberts

“Jen doesn’t just preach about fear not getting the best of her, she lives it. She is inviting us all in to this message, and I am here to tell that you will not be the same after reading these words.”

Jamie Ivey

“Fear Is Not the Boss of You is the book for the modern-day female who is determined to live a life on purpose. Jennifer gets honest about fear, comparison, and what real courage and confidence look like. If you’re feeling stuck, this is the book for you. Get ready to be inspired and motivated, and get the sweetest tough love you’ll ever receive to help you take action toward the life of your dreams.”

Amy Porterfield

“I highly recommend this book! If you are tired of allowing fear to hold you back from the life you know you were made for, do yourself a favor and grab Jennifer Allwood’s book. With the perfect blend of tough love and vulnerable humility, Jen is the encouraging sister you didn’t know you needed but always wished you had. Dive into this book, grab an extra copy for a friend, and read expectantly, knowing that God is about to do some big things in your life.”

Brian Dixon

“Not the Boss of You will have you rethinking all the systems and strategies out there today. She will lead you face-to-face with your greatest fear, show you how to load up your slingshot and stone, and win the war of your own personal Goliaths. Not only has she done this in her business life, but deep into her personal life she’s made it a habit and a lifestyle to dive into the deep end with God on the most important issues. If fear has plagued you and you feel like you no longer own your own life, this book will be not only a tool but a lifeline. Fear—it’s a liar, and it’s time for you to stop submitting to its evil ways. You were made for more! Get this book and be sure you get one for a friend too.”

Sandi Krakowski

“Jennifer is the life coach, business boss, and truth-telling friend you didn’t even know you were looking for. Read this book and be ready to tend to the brilliant fire she’ll light in your life.”

Myquillyn Smith

“I have loved Jennifer Allwood for years, but never did I imagine how her book would undo me. This book is a beautiful and heart-piercing manifesto meant to get us unstuck and living out our God-given callings. I am forever grateful for this woman of God, who goes first by being courageous and unafraid in her message of hope and transformation. Get this book and get yourself unstuck! It’s time to offer those gifts to the world, sister.”

Edie Wadsworth

“Jennifer Allwood is inspiring and encouraging and won’t let you get away with not seeing your true potential. This book is that kind of friend too. Jen holds you to the high standards that she knows you want for yourself but have not had the courage to go for, until now. She never asks you to venture where she herself is not willing to go. She dares to reach beyond her grasp and invites you to reach with her. Jennifer has generously, and with great love and humor, put on these pages what she would say to you over a coffee (or a cocktail). I’m sure you’re going to love this book because it’s what being friends with Jennifer is really like: truthful and the best.”

Suzi Dafnis

“You are called to so much more, and fear can no longer be your out. Jennifer calls her readers out with a powerful, undeniable testament to the miracle and love of God calling us forward to face our fears and make our dreams come true in every area of life. A must-read for every woman who is ready to become her next and best version of herself.”

Kelly Roach

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