Publishers Weekly
08/30/2021
Gambill (Turnaround God) and Grant (Finding Your Voice), cofounders of the recurring women’s conference Dare to Be, chronicle their friendship and share stories of the organization in this empowering work. The authors challenge Christian readers to recall the first time they heard the phrase “I dare you” and to use that spirit to embrace adventures with God. While little specific advice is offered, a recurrent message of letting go of doubt and seeking new experiences in the knowledge that God has a plan drives the book. Asking readers to trust in God and open themselves to new friendships, the authors look back to when they met and describe initial awkward moments (such as summoning the courage to befriend one another at a women’s conference in 2005) before they both stepped out of their comfort zones. Gambill examines the daring responses of Bible characters David, Mary, Elijah, Elisha, Mordecai, and Gideon—such as how a prolonged awkward moment when prophet Elijah anoints Elisha represents “a gap that allowed Elisha to be honest so that he could join this journey unencumbered.” The authors advise: “God wants us to add such pauses to our lives too.” Grant, in chapter-ending “Notes from Natalie,” provides summaries that often include lyrics from her inspirational songs. Gambill and Grant’s uplifting exploration of their friendship will appeal to Christian women looking to solidify spiritual and personal bonds with others. (Oct.)
From the Publisher
A book about dreaming, daring, and believing that God can do more than we can imagine!”—Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author
“We often want to know the behind-the-scenes to some of our favorite events and the lives of some of our favorite people. That is exactly what Dare to Be offers, but it also gives more. After reading this book, you will walk away inspired, challenged, and ready to do the thing you’ve been wanting to do. It’s a page-after-page reminder that God is faithful.”—Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun
“This book is such a beautiful overflow of what God has done in Charlotte and Natalie’s lives. I have no doubt it’s going to encourage you as it’s encouraged me and challenge you to step out in faith, no matter how crazy it seems.”—Kari Jobe, Grammy nominated worship artist
“Dare to Be rekindles that fire dwelling inside you, reminding you that no matter what life throws at you, if you don’t ‘dare to be’ you’ll never know what could have been.”—Sadie Robertson Huff, author, speaker, and founder of Live Original
“Encouraging. Hope-filled. Captivating. Charlotte and Natalie are the Jesus-focused big sisters we all need to navigate the uncharted territory God is welcoming us to step into. In this impactful, relatable, and truth-filled book, they equip us to disempower doubt from defining our decisions and allow faith to write our futures. She who dares, wins. Give this book to every woman you know!”—Shelley Giglio, Passion City Church
