The Power to Prevail: Turning Your Adversities into Advantages [Hardcover]

David Foster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

In THE POWER TO PREVAIL, David Foster explores the paradox of adversity.

Editorial Reviews

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"...David’s passionate and creative approach helps adversity become a strong ally rather a paralyzing conqueror." -- Bob Russell, senior minister, Southeast Christian Church

"...careful, clear, biblically accurate guidance into the presence of God...a great book written by a man who deeply knows." -- Ralph Hodge, Regional Director Mid South Region, LifeWay Christian Resources

"...challenges modern-day believers to experience the power of God in turning would-be defeats into triumphs..." -- Rubel Shelly, preaching minister, Family of God at Woodmont Hills, Nashville, Tennessee

"...will encourage, motivate, and empower you without lying to you about the pain and the peril..." -- Steve Brown, president of Key Life Network, Inc., professor at Reformed Seminary, Orlando, Florida

"...will inspire you, encourage you, and allow you to understand what it takes to move through the barriers in life..." -- Steve Ayers, lead pastor of Hillvue Heights Church, Bowling Green, KY

"Foster's insight is clearly God-given and his talent for delivering that insight will delight you...prepare to be thrilled..." -- Gary Chapman, singer, songwriter, media personality

"Insightful, whimsical and faith provoking...left me with a renewed commitment to strive for greatness...A must read." -- Richard Marx, singer/songwriter/producer

About the Author

David Foster lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: FaithWords (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446531200
• ISBN-13: 978-0446531207
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile addition to your library..., October 2, 2003

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This review is from: The Power to Prevail: Turning Your Adversities into Advantages (Hardcover)

Let's face it, Christians have somewhat of a reputation of being goody two shoes ethereal nerds with an easy life provided by fairy god angels. Nothing could be further from the truth. David Foster busts that myth wide open. From both the Old and New Testaments, he brings forth examples to prove that God's chosen people are going to have it tough. That is intimidating, but he also shows that by our attitude to these difficulties, roadblocks can become mountains to conquer. Wasting no words, he makes clear and concise points regarding depression, regrets, rejection, burnout, etc.

*** Fans of Philip Yancey or Alan L. McGinnis will find this to be a worthwhile addition to their library. Maybe reading this will not make the load you have been entrusted with lighter, but it will help build the muscles to carry it. ***

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Power To Prevail, June 10, 2011

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This review is from: The Power to Prevail: Turning Your Adversities into Advantages (Hardcover)

"The Power To Prevail" by David Foster is a good read for anyone needing a positive challenge to their attitude towards life.

Gibson deals with several topics, some of which are:

1. Grief
2. Jealousy
3. Fear
4. Anxiety
5. Stress
6. Risk and Reward
7. Pain
8. Failure
9. Burnout
10. Regret

There are a total of 14 topics.

The author addresses each topic, how it can negatively affect you, and proposes a positive biblical solution for overcoming the obstacle. The solutions seem to be very solid and biblical and he challenges the reader to let God work in his or her situation.

Read, enjoy, and be challenged and encouraged.

Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars From my parents' library to mine! :D, November 16, 2010

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This review is from: The Power to Prevail: Turning Your Adversities into Advantages (Hardcover)

I borrowed this book from my parents bookshelves...but I won't be giving it back.
What I thought would be a "good" book with maybe a couple of hints has turned into an incredible learning journey for me.
David Foster intertwines his persuasive writing with poignant stories, Bible verses, quotes, and love. He combines sports anecdotes with stories of love and loss.
This book has been a literary coach for me...one of the few books I have found that goes beyond, "life is hard" to "how to deal with life being hard."
Thank you David Foster!