Fearless by Max Lucado

I just finished reading a preview copy of Max Lucado's newest book - Fearless - which hits shelves today. This book is very timely in that right now so many people are experiencing fear due to layoffs, the economy, etc. The book, with 15 chapters, tackles many types of fears that we, as humans, have at different times in our lives and gives the reader reasons to trust instead of fear. If you have have, or have ever had, any of these thoughts -


"I don't matter"

"God can't forgive me anymore"

"There's not enough _____"

"I don't know how to take care of my child"

"I can't handle this..."

"If ________ happens"

"I don't know what I'll do"

"Something violent/painful might happen"

"what if we run out of time/money/____"

"what will happen when I die"

"I'm afraid of what's next in my life"

"what if God isn't real"


- then you will be able to find something for you in this book. Lucado gives the reader hope and teaches us how to live without fear.


I have read and learned a lot over the years from books by Max Lucado and this one is no different. I love how each of the chapters are named so that you could refer back to whatever section that you need at that time. Each chapters lists Bible verses that correspond with the point being made or examples being given. It is a great resource for finding verses to meditate upon in whichever "time of fear" you are in. Due to the timeliness of this book I can think of so many people who I would like to recommend this book. However, this is one of those books that every reader will be able to relate to and find something to benefit themselves. This book has made me want to go back and re-read some of Lucado's previous books.


I've included a place for you to go to review the book. There is also information available at the Thomas Nelson book publishing website.