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Breaking the Stronghold of Food: How We Conquered Food Addictions and Discovered a New Way of Living Kindle Edition

by Michael L. Brown (Author), Nancy Brown (Contributor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 914 ratings
Are you sick and tired of being overweight? 
Are you fighting a losing battle with your waistline and eating yourself into the grave? 
Have you had it with feeling drained, discouraged, and run down because of obesity but find yourself enslaved to unhealthy eating habits?
Are you convinced that God has a better way, but you simply can’t break through? 

In their first-ever jointly authored book, Michael and Nancy Brown share the inspiring, practical, and humorous story of their own journey from obesity to vibrant health. If you want to break free from the stronghold of food and discover a wonderful new way of life, this book will show you the way.
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Michael L. Brown is the founder and president of FIRE School of Ministry, a leadership training institute birthed out of the fires of revival that is called to equip authentic and devoted disciples of Jesus. With a PhD from New York University in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, he is recognized as one of the leading Messianic Jewish scholars in the world today. He hosts the nationally syndicated daily talk radio show The Line of Fire and is the author of more than 25 books, including The Grace Controversy.


Nancy Brown came to faith in Jesus as a nineteen-year-old Jewish atheist. She and Michael have been married since 1976 and are the parents of two children and four grandchildren. A great lover of nature and photography, Nancy is known for her clear and direct communication and her uncompromising spiritual standards. Michael credits her with being the number one influence in his life outside of the Lord Himself.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HX2U3S6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Siloam
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 3, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
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Michael Brown is a Jewish believer in Jesus (he came to faith in 1971 as a heroin-shooting, LSD-using, hippie rock drummer) and he holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from New York University. He's written more than 40 books, including wake-up calls to the Church of America, scholarly monographs and commentaries on biblical subjects, a series of volumes on answering Jewish objections to Jesus, and much-discussed books on today's hottest cultural issues. He has spoken throughout America and in more than 30 countries, and he hosts the nationally syndicated, daily talk radio show The Line of Fire. He is the founder and president of FIRE School of Ministry in Concord, NC and serves as a visiting or adjunct professor at a number of seminaries. He and his wife Nancy have been married since 1976 and have two wonderful daughters and four incredible grandchildren. His heart beats to see a gospel-based moral and cultural revolution in this generation.

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Customers find this book life-changing and motivating, filled with practical information that helps make life choices. The book is written from a Christian perspective and is straightforward, with one customer noting it's based on scripture. They appreciate its health benefits, particularly how it helps break free from food addictions and motivates healthy eating. Customers value its authenticity, with one review highlighting its honest life stories.

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106 customers mention "Encouragement"106 positive0 negative

Customers find the book motivating and life-changing, filled with practical information that helps with making life choices.

"...Thank you Dr. Brown for writing this amazing book and sharing godly wisdom we all can spiritually and physically grow upon! God bless" Read more

"...in his 60s, illustrating that by God's grace, this type of lifestyle is quite attainable...." Read more

"...Still, the idea was gripping and I hope that one day, my Princess will be free of the stronghold...." Read more

"...This book is the perfect mixture of practical and spiritual. There is a true anointing on this book to help people break free of food addiction...." Read more

80 customers mention "Readability"80 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as wonderful and better than expected, with one customer noting it's a game changer.

"...I applied this to more than just food in my life. Highly recommend this book if you struggle with any type of food addiction or not sure, this book..." Read more

"I truly believe that this book was a Godsend...." Read more

"...Thank you Dr. Brown for writing this amazing book and sharing godly wisdom we all can spiritually and physically grow upon! God bless" Read more

"This book is a game changer, for sure...." Read more

69 customers mention "Health benefits"65 positive4 negative

Customers praise the book's health benefits, noting it provides answers to eating problems and helps break free from food addictions. They appreciate its spiritual approach to overeating and consider it a good guide for changing eating habits.

"...I saw after adopting this way of eating was I lost weight, I wasn't constantly hungry, my brain started functioning properly, I could think and talk..." Read more

"..."Breaking the Stronghold of Food" has made a profound impact on my personal health...." Read more

"...This book is not another flash-in-the-pan, quick fix scheme for losing weight...." Read more

"...There is a true anointing on this book to help people break free of food addiction...." Read more

38 customers mention "Writing style"38 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, which is written from a Christian perspective and is theologically sound.

"...constantly hungry, my brain started functioning properly, I could think and talk clearly, aches and pains have lessened...... I could go on but back..." Read more

"...This book is the perfect mixture of practical and spiritual. There is a true anointing on this book to help people break free of food addiction...." Read more

"...The book is easy reading and convincing...." Read more

"...Dr. Brown and his wife captured every emotion and magnificently penned them. Thank you!" Read more

21 customers mention "Authenticity"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the authenticity of the book, finding it convicting and emotionally engaging, with one customer noting how it captures every emotion.

"...I loved and appreciated Nancy's candor. I felt like she was a dear friend not afraid to share her struggles...." Read more

"...I also loved the honest stories of two people who were once where I am, as well as their inspirational overcoming of food addiction...." Read more

"...Dr. Brown and his wife captured every emotion and magnificently penned them. Thank you!" Read more

"...It is compellingly challenging and I can not wait until next year, maybe even sooner, that I will be able to write - It Really Worked for me too!!!..." Read more

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Customers find the book straightforward and simple to understand.

"...I loved it. It was extremely accessible and well-written, I truly enjoyed the wife's interjections and paragraphs--in fact I wish she would write a..." Read more

"...The anecdotal stories also made for easy and enjoyable reading...." Read more

"...The questions at the end of each chapter were helpful. Very easy to do alone, in a small or large group...." Read more

"Simple yet powerful it helped me to understand the importance of honoring God with my body. God cares about what you eat." Read more

I had seen an excerpt from it in Charisma Magazine and realized that I had the same bad food habits that Michael Brown formerly
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I had seen an excerpt from it in Charisma Magazine and realized that I had the same bad food habits that Michael Brown formerly
I am thankful to God that I read this book. I had seen an excerpt from it in Charisma Magazine and realized that I had the same bad food habits that Michael Brown formerly had. I wasn’t seriously overweight but pictures and clothing fits were demanding some action be taken to get weight off. I had done Nutri-System and had lost a lot of weight but got it all back, and more, when that system ended. I walked two miles daily and even then I was heavier than I wanted to be. That was another connection to this book and its author: Michael tried to regulate his weight with plenty of exercise. Realizing that my approaches to losing weight were futile, I was open to someone telling me how he had successfully faced his weight issues. The book is easy reading and convincing. One thing you MUST know is that in the Charisma excerpt and in “Breaking the Stronghold of Food,” you will find little about what foods to eat in the healthy-food-only lifestyle. The purpose of this book is to motivate the reader to want to move on to healthy eating. To live out the healthy-food-only lifestyle you will need the specifics of Joel Fuhrman’s, “The End of Dieting.” This book, recommended by Michael Brown, spells out the foods and preparations necessary to eat healthfully. If you are looking for a book to get you motivated to lose weight, “Breaking the Stronghold of Food,” has the capacity to move you to action. It did for me.”
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  • Adam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read and very helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    I fel like he didn't try to shove any particular diet plan in his book. He only said what he did but most of it he talks about how to break the stronghold addiction itself. I applied this to more than just food in my life. Highly recommend this book if you struggle with any type of food addiction or not sure, this book will help you discover if there is some addiction in your life. Thank you Dr. Michael Brown.
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  • BarMar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening and Life-changing
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
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    I truly believe that this book was a Godsend. I had about 12 -18 pounds that I couldn't get rid of so when I saw one of my favorite Christian author/speakers had written a book on dealing with food battles, I had to read it. WOW!! Talk about eye-opening! I was a sugar addict through and through! This book was my answer in how to deal with it. I also bought, and am in the processing of reading and applying the principles taught therein, the books Dr. Brown and his wife Nancy were guided by; namely, "The End of Dieting" and "Eat to Live" both by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. The biggest changes I saw after adopting this way of eating was I lost weight, I wasn't constantly hungry, my brain started functioning properly, I could think and talk clearly, aches and pains have lessened...... I could go on but back to the book review! I loved and appreciated Nancy's candor. I felt like she was a dear friend not afraid to share her struggles. Dr. Brown really gave enormous encouragement in that if he could do this with his challenging schedule, it can be done! And how they brought everything into the light of Scripture really resonated with me. God does care how we
    take care of the temple He's given us and this book will set you on the right dietary path.
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  • Jesse & Sophia G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Food Exposed!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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    Dr. Brown's book has changed the stereotypical way I view food. Admittedly, most of us struggle with food addictions. Unfortunately, very few today would consider the over consumption of food as sinful. It's interesting that 2 Timothy 4:8 is often used as a defense of food consumption when the same New Testament Paul of scripture uses physical training in illustrating spiritual truth (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). Paul doesn't suggest we neglect our health he only prioritizes godliness as superior to the physical.

    I immerse myself every day in God's word and wouldn't dream of putting exercise before Jesus. I'm a late comer to Christ having been saved only 2 years ago ... I know firsthand what it’s like to not know Him so now that I do I'm not looking back! Not long after Dr. Brown's book was released (Feb 2017) I had an annual physical. The results were shocking! My weight was increasing year after year in seemingly small increments but this time my bad cholesterol was at 244 and it was starting to affect my liver (I don't consume alcohol). I've always been an active person and am no stranger to physical labor. Never the less this made no difference due to some terrible eating habits that gradually led to consuming anything I deemed pleasingly eatable!

    "Breaking the Stronghold of Food" has made a profound impact on my personal health. Upon completing the book I decided to make a radical change in my diet. In addition to reading Dr. Brown's book I purchased Dr. Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" book and cookbook (which I highly recommend). My follow-up doctor’s appointment is in August 2017 and I'm pleased to say that since March 2017 I've lost 25 lbs. and I feel great! Instead of processed/sugar/fatty foods I've learned (thanks to Dr. Fuhrman) to eat nutrient rich foods. And by the way I lost all 25 lbs. without exercising ... I've since incorporated a workout routine.

    Thank you Dr. Brown for writing this amazing book and sharing godly wisdom we all can spiritually and physically grow upon! God bless
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  • Gabriel Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good book on changing one's eating lifestyle
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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    As mentioned by other reviewers and by the authors, this book is NOT a book about dieting nor about a particular nutrition plan (although the book does commend Dr. Fuhrman's nutritional plan). This book is not another flash-in-the-pan, quick fix scheme for losing weight. This book is written for those who know that they have a very unhealthy relationship with food (or even a food addiction) and is written towards a Christian audience. The authors encourage Christians to examine their lifestyle and to consider the idea that a general pattern of unhealthy eating may be sinful. This means that unhealthy eating has both a physiological component as well as a spiritual component. Physiologically, this means that we should treat unhealthy eating with the same seriousness as we would treat frequent abuse of smoking or alcohol (since certain foods can be equally as addictive). Spiritually, this means that we should address this with the same tools that we would address other sins and pursue Spirit-empowered self-control. This is major thesis of the book and these points are repeated multiple different times and illustrated with numerous stories from Dr. Brown and his wife. I believe that the book accomplishes its purpose well by exhorting Christians to consider these points and by encouraging Christians to push through various temptations to lapse back into unhealthy eating. I think the most encouraging point of the book is to note that Dr. Brown's testimony who started his journey while in his 60s, illustrating that by God's grace, this type of lifestyle is quite attainable. For those who would like more nutrition guidance, I will complement this book with Fuhrman's book The End of Dieting. I'm giving this a 4 star review because I believe that the book can be too repetitive at times. I think the book could be about 60% of the length and accomplish the same intended purpose.
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  • Yvette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and inspiring read.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2024
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    I thought the authors did a really good job, providing detailed information, examples of success stories, and directions for how to help yourself as well as references for deeper dives. I appreciate the biblical perspective as well.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book but a bit too repetitive
    Reviewed in Italy on October 29, 2017
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    A really nice book but a bit boring sometimes. I've found it to be a little bit too repetitive for my tastes, I think it could have been written in half the pages and be just as good. I would have also tried to incorporate more biblical linking, since that seems to be the strength of the author and he can provide very useful spiritual insights and teachings.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on March 4, 2019
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    Really got into the real problems behind our unhealthy eating habits. Dealt in a biblically based manner. Would be recommend.
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  • immanualsuprith
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best
    Reviewed in India on May 10, 2025
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    Best book if you wanna maintain healthy lifestyle
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  • Carol Shockett
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2022
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    This book is hard to put down. I like the way that the authors relate to themselves and to me. I understand completely what they’re trying to say. As a Christian I see the stronghold and the pain it causes, so the way they both deal with the addictions to food is very inspiring. I would highly recommend this book.
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