About the Book
Book: Taming the Dragons
Author: Brenda Wilbee
Genre: Christian Living / Women’s Interests
Release Date: May 12, 2020
Areyou overwhelmed, in despair, heartsick, or in danger? Not sure which way to turn? Whom to trust? Once upon a time . . . the raging dragon . . . a damsel in distress. It worked out well in our fairy tales, but what about real life?
In this highly creative approach to problems all women face today and in varying degrees throughout their lives, Wilbee identifies six choices women have when beleaguered by conflict and challenge. She partners six biblical women with characters fromThe Wizard of Oz, naming choices for Innocent, Orphan, Pilgrim, Martyr, Warrior, and Wizard. She then skillfully weaves in characters from other stories and tales, accounts of women from history and today, and experiences from her own life to illustrate how these choices empower women in difficult times, moving them from want to abundance—for themselves and others.
Beginning with Eve the Innocent, Wilbee asserts that while some of us might want to go back to the garden of Eden, where innocence dwells, no one can. It’s only by making choices to tame our dragons—and by walking the metaphorical yellow brick road of our inner journeys—that we can, and do, find the happily ever after of our fairy tales and the abundant life Jesus promises us all.
Each chapter concludes with a motivational section that includes journaling pages, “Something to Ponder,” and prayers for courage and hope.
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I like how she uses "The Wizard Of OZ" and other Fairy Tales to describe the different roles we can choose to be in our lives in dealing with the conflicts and pains.
If you want to be inspired to choose the right way for you then these personal stories is a great start to your new journey.
I was given a complementary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.
About the Author
Brenda Wilbee is passionate about helping women in their everyday lives. The author of over 10 books with more than 700,000 copies sold, Brenda is a long-time contributor to Guidepost’s Daily Devotionals. Her work appears in Zondervan’s Women’s Devotional Bible, Inside Religious Publishing, and Guidepost’s Best Loved Stories. She holds an MA in professional writing, with an emphasis on myth, fairy tale, and folklore. She divides her time between the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and the Canadian Yukon.
More from Brenda
Author Brenda Wilbee wrote Taming the Dragons to help Christian women understand that they have choices when up against conflict and challenge. In this highly creative approach, she partners six biblical women with the characters from Wizard of Oz, naming choices for Innocent, Orphan, Pilgrim, Martyr, Warrior, and Wizard. She then skillfully weaves in characters from other fairy tales and stories, accounts of women from history and today, and experiences from her own life to illustrate how choice empowers women to tame the many dragons they face. She contends that by walking the metaphorical yellow brick road of learning choice, women find inner healing and restoration.
She begins with Eve the Innocent, asserting that even though we might like to go back to a garden of Eden, where innocence dwells, we can’t. But by making choices to tame the dragons we encounter as either Orphan, Pilgrim, Martyr, Warrior, or Wizard, we can, and we do, return to the happily ever after of our fairy tales and the abundant life Jesus, in John 10:10, tells us is ours.
Each chapter begins and ends with narrative to first explain a choice and to then offer the caveat. An Orphan asks for help, but by doing so she learns self-reliance. A Warrior fights to save herself and those she loves but has to be careful lest she become like her enemy. Each chapter concludes with journaling pages for personal thought, a study guide with Scripture to consider, and questions to ponder.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 17
Emily Yager, October 17
Texas Book-aholic, October 18
For Him and My Family, October 19
Inklings and notions, October 20
Spoken from the Heart, October 21
deb’s Book Review, October 21
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, October 22
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 23
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 24
Ashley’s Bookshelf, October 25
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 26
Splashes of Joy, October 27
Artistic Nobody, October 28 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Sara Jane Jacobs, October 29
Mary Hake, October 29
Pause for Tales, October 30
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Brenda is giving away the grand prize package of a signed copy of the book and a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10259/taming-the-dragons-celebration-tour-giveaway
5 comments:
Sounds like a good book.
"Wilbee identifies six choices women have when beleaguered by conflict and challenge. She partners six biblical women with characters fromThe Wizard of Oz, naming choices for Innocent, Orphan, Pilgrim, Martyr, Warrior, and Wizard."
What an interesting premise for a book. Thanks for the giveaway!
This sounds like a really great read.
Wonderful review, Debbie! This novel sounds like one not to miss. Thank you for sharing.
Great post and I appreciate getting to find out about another great book. Thanks for all you do and for the hard work you put into this. Greatly appreciated!
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