Courage: The Heart and Spirit of Every Woman (Paperback)

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"To read Sandra Ford Walston's book is to celebrate the brilliance of contemporary women whose lives were transformed by embracing the virtue of courage. Her profound research indicates that every woman has been endowed with this virtue and shows us how to invoke it and manifest it more fully in our own lives."
?Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Woman?s Soul -- Review

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"To read Sandra Ford Walston's book is to celebrate the brilliance of contemporary women whose lives were transformed by embracing the virtue of courage. Her profound research indicates that every woman has been endowed with this virtue and shows us how to invoke it and manifest it more fully in our own lives."
–Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (April 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767908007
• ISBN-13: 978-0767908009
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,697,584 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrating Everyday Courage, November 15, 2006

By	G. Giusti (Sacramento, Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Courage : The Heart and Spirit of Every Woman (Hardcover)

This book celebrates the everyday courage in woman.
It shares several inspirational stories on how woman have had to use courage in their daily lives, from overcoming loss, starting a new job, raising a child, or fighting an illness.

5.0 out of 5 stars The true power of courage ..., September 16, 2009

By	Green Man (Heart of the Rockies) - See all my reviews

Most of us don't realize that courage is one of the 4 cardinal virtues of Classical times. Ms. Walston reminds us why this virtue is so important by demonstrating that courage is about acting from the "heart and spirit." Our modern understanding of courage as acts of bravery or heroism has hidden the deeper meaning of courage and serves as a "glass ceiling" when it comes to women recognizing their courage and taking courageous action.

As Ms. Walston points out, the most empowering step that a man or woman can take is to recognize his or her unique brand of "heart and spirit" courage. Having tapped into the power of innate everyday courage, anyone can reap the rewards of a more joyous, fulfilling life.

Especially recommended during tough times.

5.0 out of 5 stars embracing, practicing, and understanding the courage within us, August 25, 2009

By	Courageous Leader "Karen" (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is an excellent journey that allows women to recognize and embrace courage within. I was deeply inspired by Sandra's interviews with women who shared their viewpoints on what it means to be courageous. This book allows women to realistically look at ourselves and begin the journey of recognizing the strengths (courage) that we utilize internally and externally daily.