My latest review is of the book, "Afraid of all the things (Tornadoes, Cancer, Adoption, and other stuff you need the Gospel for)" written by Scarlet Hiltibidal. This is hands down the best book I have ever read about the subject of fear. Outside of a few major life differences, I feel like I could have written this book. I have had a lifelong struggle with fear and anxiety, and reading this book has literally helped me begin to see life, and my fear through a different lens.
I love that Scarlet shares her own struggle with fear and anxiety, in great detail. It was almost as if I could predict what she was going to say, or as if she could read my mind. For people that deal with fear (and anxiety), it seems so irrational and even "crazy" to those that do not struggle with fear. Reading Scarlet's life story made me not feel so "crazy" or alone. However, if Scarlet only shared her life story and how she was "afraid of all the things", the book would have been incomplete. I am so thankful that Scarlet shared her story, but also went into detail about how the Gospel of Jesus Christ can set us free from all fear.
I could probably write a book about this book, but I shall end here. This isn't a quick fix book, but one that will point you to the truth of how Jesus sets us free from fear. This side of heaven, we will have things that will make us afraid. We cannot escape this reality, but Jesus has already overcome death and the grave, and there is nothing that can touch the soul of those that are His. Thank you Scarlet for sharing your story, and challenging your readers to believe Jesus and His Words.
I received this book from B&H Publishing, and in turn agreed to write this review.
