Leeana Tankersley takes us on a journey to unleash the BRAZEN in all of us!
Early on she makes it clear to not associate brazen in a negative way, but in an empowering and freedom-grabbing way.
The book is broken down into 3 parts that break down: how to receive your identity, reclaim your voice, and recover your soul. In each section, Leeana gives sub points in chapter format with anecdotes and stories that make the point in how to achieve what she is describing. At the end of each chapter are two small sections for the reader to perform an exercise: one in reflection or expression and one in activity.
Leeana's way of writing makes you feel like you are in a comfortable chair at a women's retreat as she relates life and its pitfalls in a real, deep, descriptive, colorful, and humorous way. As I read through each chapter, I found myself, usually with a small smile on my face; either from a "wow, that was really deep" feeling, or "that was funny" feeling. Page 210 made me laugh out loud...
The only thing I couldn't wrap my head around was the section on her describing her 20 minutes of "soul time". I wasn't really sure if this time was prayer time in writing or a free-write time or what...If she could have given and example of what the actual writing looked like would have helped me out there a lot to actually know what we are to be getting out and getting in touch with.
My absolute favorite thing about the book was the "For Your Brazen Board" at the end of each chapter. It was usually something easy that the reader could attach to a memory board or bulletin board that builds a visual reminder for us to be BRAZEN. And the cool thing about that, it is unique to each of us.
Overall, I found the book interesting, reflective and real. I give it 4.5 stars out of 5.
(I received this book for free by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
Saturday, April 30, 2016
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Roscoe
A good walking buddy and awesome frisbee catcher! Life cut short by a brain tumor.
Tuffy
If ever there was a candidate for Dog Heaven, it would be Tuff. Tuff was put to rest December 7, 2012. At almost 14 years old, he threw the longevity curve for dogs of his breed-makeup and size. He battled 2 types of cancer and Cushing's Disease as well as arthritis. Faithful to the end and never grumpy, depite the constant care and nagging from me. Always the protector, gentleman and companion--you will be sorely missed by all who had the opportunity to know you.
Cranky Thomas
Ever wonder why it's called "Life On CT Farm"? The horse you see in the pictures is Cranky Thomas, a registered quarter horse gelding. He was born May 5, 1980 in Galion, Alabama and passed away August 3, 2004 on CT Farm--his farm. He originally belonged to my husband, but I adopted him and I think he adopted me. We competed together in contest classes at local horse shows. But, an old injury finally slowed him down and I retired him in 2000. He was a loving and patient being that I completely trusted and admired. There will never be another like him, never. He meant so much to me that I named our farm after him as well as my company, Cranky T. LLC. He's gone now, but is still with me and now you.
