Brave Love

Making Space for You to Be You

De: Lisa Leonard

Narrado por: Lisa Leonard

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 life
• Stop trying to be everything to everyone
• Discover 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

Real and honest. It took bravery to write this.

Much like Lisa, I struggle with loving me and fighting for me. I love how raw, honest, and vulnerable Lisa was throughout the entire book. Her heart was most certainly poured out on each page. I’ve read other books where the author preaches God’s love for them, but never gets into the real reason they found themselves needing to find that love. Lisa left no stone unturned and no question unanswered. She shares her life story in such a smooth flowing way that makes it difficult to put the book down. There were many times that I couldn’t believe she was writing things I’ve felt in very similar situations. You know when you meet someone and while getting to know them you say: “Same!” or “Me too!” and become instant besties? Well, that happens a lot in this book. Lisa is now a best friend I’ve never met. If she wrote 100 more pages, I would’ve kept reading.

absolutly loved it!

this book was amazing! i completely understood her feeling and thoughts! i feel like the book was written to help mothers and wives like me !

so much yes

loved this book! I can relate with so many areas of her life & things that have happened in mine. great read

love! the audible version is by lisa herself!

great story and very encouraging. gives perspective of why lisa started doing jewelry and the deep meaning.

Loved the ending

As a fellow special needs mom I wanted to really love the whole book. However, there were many times it seemed she was writing to hit a certain word count. It also was a trigger as it brought back memories of things I did not want to relive. I stuck with it to find the silver lining. The last few chapters were good.

For every woman’s heart

My aching heart needed this. My tender, mothering heart that I’ve been protecting needed this. I wish every woman could hear Lisa’s words.

A Deep Perspective on Balancing it All

I was moved by Lisa's emotional journey through parenting, though perhaps more so, her raw honesty throughout love and marriage.

Deeply moving and inspiring

I felt the message in this book like parts were written just for me. Thank you, Lisa...I can't wait to create space for me to become me. <3

Touched my Heart

This book has touch my heart! I can relate so much with pushing my own feelings aside. With trying to be perfect. With trying to control the outside so I don't have to face the inside. Thank you for pouring out your heart it has touched mine.❤

Must read!

Every woman needs to read this book! I appreciate Lisa being willing to share her vulnerability with us. We all need to put down the walls and share our truths with each other.