The Fight to Find Yourself: Moving from Uncertain to Unstoppable

In this plainspoken guide, pastor Tudman (Brave Man) explains how Christians can shed false notions of the self and embrace their “God-given” identities. In his 40s, the author was skating along as a successful but overworked pastor when a series of tectonic life shifts, including the deaths of his dad and oldest son, forced him to begin “the hard work of finding myself.” Using his own experiences as a guide, he walks readers through the benefits of praying (to replace negative thought spirals); going to therapy (to uncover the roots of one’s trauma); and rebuilding strained bonds with family members. Tudman makes good use of his pastoral skills throughout, challenging readers to ask God hard questions (“God, is there anything I’m trusting in more than I’m trusting in you?”) and sensitively opening up about the consequences of his own traumas and difficulties, including childhood abuse, marital clashes, and emotionally distant relationships with his kids. Believers seeking their own fresh starts will be inspired. (Nov.)