Take Back Control of Your Life: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Living the Life You Were Meant To

Michael: I'm so glad that Jennifer Allwood partnered with the Lord in writing this book! It made me laugh, cry and prompted me to ACTION! Thank you for your wisdom, insight and encouragement to see people succeed in their God given talents and abilities.

United States on Aug 29, 2023

Book beginners: The title has nothing to do with the content. The reason I bought the book is because I wanted to overcome fear in my life but when I read the book it was more about "unstuck " situation. I was expecting to see some instructions that I could follow to overcome fears.
I like the fact that the author is a Christian as myself and she was talking more about how she overcame her obstacles in life. That was more like a" life testimony" or something that God did to her life which is great but it was not what was looking for (facing my fear).
Some of the pages were dirt may be due to the weather (raining)

United Kingdom on Jan 19, 2023

Mom31: Fear is not the boss of me.
Well, if you want an open and honest discussion about the things that cause fear to rise up and be the boss of you come sit with Jennifer Allwood in her new book. The first several chapters cause you to evaluate what is bossing you around. “What do you want?” was the question God kept asking me prior to picking up this book. I never answered Him. Of course in true God fashion, He found another way to ask me once again and to identify what is causing me to be so fearful. He just so happened to use Mrs. Allwood, herself.

The truth is, I love the way Mrs. Allwood writes. It’s open. Honest. Straight forward. No holds barred. She’s gentle but makes you stop and think, if you choose to take the challenge. My guess is she would not take my excuses if we were sitting across from each other drinking a cup of tea. She would tell me it’s time to put on my big girl panties (in the gentlest way possible) and make some hard decisions after praying and asking God to show me the way.

Yes, she is a believer but even nonbelievers can get some clarity from the wisdom she shares in this book. Being a woman of faith should not discount her ability...

United States on Dec 17, 2020

Fritz: Fear is not the boss of you is a precious book for all women who need encouragement in their everyday life. The author Jennifer Allwood writes about her own challenges and how she got stuck and handled it. I like her troubleshooting and the ways she got unstuck in different things.
There are a lot of reasons to let go what you better would have done. I found myself in it and I don`t want to miss this book in my library. It is so encouraging and a booster to start new things when fear takes contol of you.
You know in your knower that you don`t have to fear your fear, because fear is not the boss of you. So true and so bold.

Germany on Aug 10, 2020

p.arbonp.arbon: This is the the book to bring your girlfriends (maybe even some new friends) together for a bookclub! Our book club Girl Talk is online because of Covid but Fear is Not the Boss of You has been the perfect book! Personally I am learning how stuck, overwhelm and scared are all FEAR and what to do about it! Together we are discussing the book as though Jennifer were a friend talking to all of us! Each week we unpack one of 5 parts. Such a great read. I recommend it highly!

Canada on Jun 11, 2020

Astrid Eastman: I just started this book two nights ago and am more than halfway through already - because I love it! Everything Jennifer talks about being stuck is so relatable to us women who feel like there is more for us to do in this life but just can't figure out what is really holding us back. Jennifer gives understandable ways to look inside yourself to see where you need to forgive and how to move forward to what the world is calling on you to do. I love Jennifer, am a part of her Inner Circle coaching group and am thrilled that she has published her first book. I can't wait to finish this book and look forward to many more to come in the future.

Canada on May 13, 2020

Morgan Reece: If there was a book that could magically give you courage and clarity to change your life and impact the world, would you read it? I hope so. ‘Cause this might just be that book.

Not a reader? Get the audiobook and listen to Jennifer’s magical blend of best friend and drill sergeant 24/7. Drown out the negative voices in your head with hers. (Listen to the first chapter of the audiobook for free on her podcast, The Jennifer Allwood Show, episode 163.)

Fear Is Not the Boss of You is engaging, insightful, and full of surprises. One moment I’m snorting my breakfast smoothie at Jennifer’s turn of a phrase, and the next moment I’m grabbing my highlighter to mark profound truths or smart suggestions to revisit later.

Here’s an example:

“I am not the sum of the bad decisions I have made… Even if those decisions were yesterday!”

Jennifer didn’t just write a book. She created a roadmap for finally breaking free of the lies and habits that have held us back from fulfilling God’s great plans for our lives.

A tiny sampling of the many truths I highlighted:

“Your feelings, my friend, do not release you from your...

United States on May 03, 2020

Cindy: Jennifer speaks to all the things that may cause you to hesitate reaching for your greatest self. She believes that everyone has a purpose and that if we stop letting fear be in charge we can find the way!
Right from the first chapter she had my attention and I felt like it was a conversation with a girlfriend and not someone preaching to me.
The read is relaxed, enjoyable and full of 'A-Ha' moments. Just what I needed right now.
You won't be disappointed by this book.

Canada on Apr 14, 2020