Brave Love, Lisa Leonard
Brave Love, Lisa Leonard
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Brave Love
Making Space for You to Be You

Author: Lisa Leonard

Narrator: Lisa Leonard

Unabridged: 6 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 01/29/2019


Synopsis

Women today feel pressure to be the best wife, mom, and professional possible, often at the expense of our own identities. But what if you accepted that you're loved right now, just as you are? Join jewelry designer Lisa Leonard as she inspires you to find yourself again--even amid the mess of real life.When Lisa said her wedding vows, she was determined to be the best wife she could be. When her first son was born with a severe disability, Lisa promised herself she would always be the mother he needed. When she began her jewelry business, Lisa committed to giving it her all.Over the years, the exhaustion of trying to be everything to everyone took its toll. Lisa knew it wasn't working. She wanted to change things, but how? One evening, in tears and desperation, Lisa realized that somewhere along the way, she had lost herself.As you explore Lisa's own journey to finding freedom from the things that were holding her back, her story will teach you how to:Find more peace and joy in your everyday lifeStop trying to be everything to everyoneDiscover your truest self In Brave Love, Lisa shares her story of finding her own voice again--and walks with you as you do the same.Praise for Brave Love:"I'm so thankful for the path that Lisa Leonard has walked, from perfection and performance toward connection and grace, and I'm thankful as well for her vulnerability and creative storytelling. Her journey is one that will resound with so many women."--Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect

About Lisa Leonard

Lisa is the founder of and designer for Lisa Leonard Designs. With Lisa’s creativity and her husband Steve’s vision, together they turned her hobby into a multi-million dollar company. Today they employ more than 150 people in three countries reaching around the world.  Lisa is a popular jewelry designer, blogger and speaker, sharing her story around the country. Lisa and Steve partner with non-profit organizations and ministries to protect the vulnerable and serve those in need. Lisa, Steve, and their sons David and Matthias live on the Central Coast of California. They love slow mornings, good coffee, chocolate chip pancakes, and adventure. Lisa’s favorite things are treasure hunting at local thrift stores, dabbling in photography, and having heart-to-heart conversations over coffee.


Reviews

Goodreads review by MacKenzie on November 26, 2018

Oh my heart! This book was EXCELLENT! Dangerously vulnerable and the kind of honesty we need in more authors. Lisa’s story is compelling and inspiring- I just can’t say enough good things about this beautiful work!......more

Goodreads review by Karen on January 07, 2019

Full disclosure: I received an advance reader copy from the publisher. This was a quick read for me, which I appreciated. So often I check out nonfiction books from the library and end up returning them because I just can't get through them. If you are looking for an ending that neatly resolves and......more

Goodreads review by Cassie on January 05, 2019

Lisa Leonard is raw and real throughout the book as she tells her story and claims herself. I felt like much of the book was speaking of and to me. As a wife, mom, and special educator, I completely relate to Lisa’s story and can’t wait to implement my own Brave Love manifesto. ** Full disclosure, a......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on January 06, 2019

I loved this book! It spoke to me as I am sure it will others. It is what many of us want/need to hear. It also says a lot of the things we feel, but don't know to express. I recommend it to anyone, but especially to mom's, special needs families (& those who minister to them). Also to anyone that i......more

Goodreads review by Donna on January 05, 2019

I found this book inspirational. Lisa’s story couldn’t be farther from my own but we share that same sense of not being enough. This book is about the hard work of learning to believe that you are enough and that you are worthy of love and that God loves you where you are and how you are. This book......more