Stronger

The coauthors offer an encouraging message of hope on developing the capacity for resilience. Jim Daly, CEO of Focus on the Family, and James Lund combine personal examples with other real-life stories that listeners will quickly identify with. They explore common themes of persecution and pain, which Daly delivers with adept pacing and sensitivity. Their discussion takes a global turn as they point out that some members of the international community pray that the U.S. will suffer persecution. Matching voice to mood, Daly explains how weakness becomes strength in the fires of persecution. The three-part book offers comfort and hope while it teaches how to "let go and let God." Part 1 focuses on weakness, trouble, and choices, and Part 2 is about surrender. The final section provides encouragement for those who believe that God works all things for His good purpose. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine