“It is wonderfully ironic that a book about fear should be this brave, and that this kind of unflinching—even brutal—honesty should produce such a healing, life-giving work. Whatever fears may bind us, Jo Kadlecek has given us a beautiful reminder (or perhaps a revelation) that the Truth really ‘can’ set us free.”
Carolyn Arends,
recording artist and author,
Vancouver, Canada

“You’ll find every graceful word (in this book) a life preserver and a helping hand.”
—Charlie Peacock,
musician and author, TN

“Jo’s voice is the voice of a friend. She writes with the intimacy of conversation, such as you'd delight to share in over coffee or tea. Her goal: that we might all emerge from the reading a little more secure because of faith, despite life’s challenges and uncertainties.”
Denise Williamson,
author, PA

“Jo’s stories combine lofty quotes with gritty, ordinary moments to urge you to keep moving forward when it would be easier to sit it out.”
Jan Johnson, author,
Simi Valley, CA

“Because Jo shares her fears in these stories, she’s helped me think a little deeper about my own.”
Randy M.,
New Mexico

“I really appreciate the way Jo allows readers the freedom to enter her thoughts and memories, to hear her honest voice, to experience the very real nature of fears, whether small or big, in real life. I was expecting a surprise ending; what I found was worship, surrender, and the openness of a cathedral in her soul. Thank you for this journey in knowing you and for the clear habitation of Truth within your writing.”
Virelle K.,
Upstate New York

“This book seems like a friend I can trust.”
Teri J.,
Wheaton, Il

“This book changed my life and came into my life at a point when fear really kept me from moving forward! Thank you.”
Lisa P.,
New York City

“I could hardly put this book down, but it is shredded me ... in a good way.”
Sanne,
Denver, CO

“I have battled fear and anger mixed together for a long time. And I get even more afraid of verbalizing my fear and anger either audibly or written. But the words in this book have given me an invitation to express a bit more of my frailty to another human.”
Teresa,
Nashville, TN

“When I gave a client Jo’s book to, she read it in one sitting and is now ordering three copies for friends. She felt like it helped her really connect with some feelings she didn't know she had--and in some very significant ways.”
Professional Counselor,
Denver, CO

“Fear has kept me from so many things —relationships, writing, doing things I really want to do, etc. It was encouraging to read about someone who had confronted her fears. It gave me hope.”
Karen,
Chicago

“It’s amazing how fragile and yet resilient the human heart and mind are. Jo manages to capture both elements in her stories. Her book encourages me to examine my own hidden demons. I hope the book gets into many eager hands.” Mary Ann, Colorado “My timing for reading this book was providential. Fear gripped me, still grips me but Jo’s book ministered to me and continues to do so, and for that I thank you. My husband is anxious to read it now. Jo has so much to say that people need to hear. We hope she’ll keep on building her legacy!”
Carol,
Maryland

“Jo Kadlecek brings her readers to a deeper understanding of how the things we often fear in life - failure, difference, relationship, death, and yes, even our own understanding of our faith - are transformed by the power of the Christ. This book could serve as an excellent resource in a first-year seminar, a faculty development workshop, a board retreat or staff development program. In fact, I bought copies for all of my leaders.”
Dr. Ron Mahurin,
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities,
Washington, D.C.