Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What [Audio CD]

Jo Franz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 11, 2007

Just when life bloomed full of promise, multiple sclerosis attacked Jo's body. How would she cope with this erratic disease? How could she overcome her husband's betrayal? Unveiling her struggles to understand not merely survive MS and her painful unwanted divorce, transforming them into meaningful life experiences, author Jo Franz leads readers through her story of perseverance and continually growing faith. Not only learning who she is, but to whom she belongs, Jo finds love and triumphant victories despite abuse, abandonment and physical injury, showing the world how she can Soar Unafraid.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

USA BOOK NEWS ANNOUNCES WINNERS AND FINALISTS OF THE NATIONAL "BEST BOOKS 2008" AWARDS Religion: Christian Inspiration Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What by Jo Franz Tate publishing, LLC 978-1-6024709-2-7 --http://www.usabooknews.com/bestbooksawards2008.html --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

"I met Jo when she was riding a tandem in an MS fund raising bike tour. We became friends and I thought I knew what Jo had overcome in her life. After reading "Soar Unafraid" I got to know another Jo--one who has been through more than I had ever known. Her deep faith, courage, and perseverance are a lesson for us all."
Katie Croskrey, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association, San Diego, CA (former vice president, National MS Society, Orange County, CA)

"It's the tale of a life faithfully lived. What a vulnerable, powerful testimony! In persevering and growing toward God even in difficulties and disappointments, Jo gives inspiration."
Gary Thomas, author of "Sacred Marriage" and "Sacred Influence" (in which Jo and Ray are featured)

"With tender vulnerability, Jo shares her journey of physical and emotional healing. Her faith challenges and inspires me. I enthusiastically recommend this book."
Sandra D. Wilson, PhD, spiritual director, retired family therapist and author of "Released From Shame" and "Into Abba's Arms" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Tate Outloud (September 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160247656X
• ISBN-13: 978-1602476561
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,298,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I love living adventurously--of course having MS helps that happen since you never know what a day may bring! I have journaled since the '70s and much of my writing begins from that place of vulnerability with myself and God. When I look at what happens--the joys and sorrows--through God perspective, life really becomes an adventure! I speak internationally to audiences of all ages and love the "ah-ha" moments when I see on their faces that they grasp something I've been hungering to get across. My own life is rich with moments like these, often through reading.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soar Unafraid, September 21, 2007

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Teryl D. Gallagher (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What (Paperback)

This book is great for anyone who has any kind of chronic illness or wants to grow in their faith. I have bi-polar disorder and Jo's words were very encouraging. I read how she trusted God through her MS attacks. It is well worth your time and money to experience this journey with Jo
Enjoy,
Teryl

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY TO GOD OUR SAVIOR, September 8, 2007

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Pastor Andrew Martin (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What (Paperback)

This book testifies to the grace of God that works powerfully in a life of a woman who is diagnosed with MS and how it does not make her bitter but makes her thankful and even more hopeful in God who saves us from our sins. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to know how the grace of God works and gives life and makes people a blessing to others. Truly, in him we will Soar like eagles. Jo, thanks for writing such a wonderful book for us to read. I would say God's grace has truly carried Jo on eagles wings." Crossing the Red Sea

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jo Franz is an example for all, May 25, 2008

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P. SCHMIDT (vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What (Paperback)

Many years ago, I met Jo at a church retreat where she was an inspirational speaker and shared her love of the Lord through her singing. I was impressed with her deep faith and obrious joy in spite of the painful trials she had endured. There were times through the years that I wondered how she was and when I, myself was diagnosed with MS, two years ago, my curiosity about how she was grew. A good friend, living in the same county as Jo, clipped a newspaper article about Jo, thinking it might be of interest to me. I was so surprised and delighted to know that Jo had written a book. I promptly ordered it and read it. It was as I knew it would be-filled with honesty, love, pain and joy. Jo is able to capture with words raw emotions that both captivate and encourage the reader. Thank you Jo for being the example to all of us of what it means to "soar unafraid."
Paula Boyd, Lemon Grove CA