Description
Life can deliver many one-two punches, and before you know it, you’re ready to throw in the towel. Many people have faced some type of trauma in life that has caused them to want to give up until we allowed God to help us process the pain. Such traumas can cause you to be fearful and prevent you from having the courage to go forth.
Enda (Jones) Huddleston uses her life experiences to share the healing power of self-acceptance and trust in God.
She did not always believe that she had value. Enda allowed the set of circumstances in which she was born to define her. She describes her pain of childhood trauma and takes you on the journey that, although close, did not break her. She describes how fear, self-doubt, the pain of the past, anxiety, and the lack of forgiveness almost caused her to give up on life altogether.
This book is a true testament to God’s grace manifested in Enda’s strength and courage. The concepts that she applied to her life can be used to move toward healing. Enda shows that the journey to freedom does not come without heartache and sacrifice and it does not happen overnight. Although your journey may look different, the principles and concepts shared can help you along your journey.
If you find yourself at a crossroads in life and with your faith, this book is a must-read. You will learn what you need to do to take courage. Each page is transparent and vulnerable and makes you look at your own life’s experiences and make a connection with the pain. It also shows the reader that courage is and has been available to them.
This is the kind of book that will cause you to recalibrate your thinking and will show you how to not only take courage but also move forward in courage.
Shannon –
Wow! What an amazing read! The encouragement in the book is perfect! I’m blessed more just by reading it! ~Shannon S.
Jeanette H. –
Enda shares beautifully about her own journey in a way that humbly and beautifully glorifies God. She tackles hard subjects with authenticity and sensitivity. ~Jeanette H.
Shari –
Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom is an amazing page turner with a mix of adventure, action and true life testimonies. Ms. Enda Jones is a breath of fresh air with joy, laughter and love! Now, we know why. Read this book it will change how you approach life! ~Shari S.
C.H. –
I really enjoyed the book Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom because it was so real and mirrored my life almost exactly. It was like reading my life story without ever telling it or writing it down. Enda talked about not having self-confidence, growing up without her father, and trying to find your true self.
This book is a great read for all women. You may or may not have experienced any of the issues discussed in this book, but this book will definitely give you a sense of empowerment and help you realize your worth. Also, through all the ups and downs in life keeping your faith and trusting in God, you can get through anything.
Enda thank you for being open and sharing such a wonderful and heartfelt story about your life. God bless you! ~C.H.
Amanda Callahan-Walker –
The book “Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom”, is a great reading for readers both young and older. This book really gets to the heart of fear and being discouraged but finding the courage to overcome every situation and obstacle in your life. This book inspires you to follow your dreams and aspirations and helps you to discover that you have self-worth and that you are cared for by the person
that matters most and that is God.
I was intrigued from the beginning to the end while reading this wonderful book, by how the author, Enda Jones, tells her testimonials of overcoming fear, self-doubt, pain, trauma and anxiety throughout each meticulously wrought chapter and getting to forgiveness
which is so hard for many of us alike to work through. The manner in which the text is constructed, allowed myself, and will allow other readers to be able to feel, relate to and be able to take courage in their own personal situations and life’s challenges that have caused fear, doubt, anxiety and pain to arise and start their journey to freedom. ~Amanda Callahan-Walker
Monique Smith –
The LIONESS, the one who possesses courage…Enda Jones. This book will empower a breakthrough for those who have been in bondage and have endured pain, fear and disappointment. Enda’s transparency will be the breakthrough and healing for many. This book tells a story of how fear, pain and anxiety can be overcome with the power of prayer and forgiveness. ~Monique Smith
Bryan Smith –
In her book Taking Courage…My Journey to Freedom, Enda Jones becomes 100% transparent and allows herself to become vulnerable
bringing every reader into a personal close up journey of her life story.
As you read the pages of this book you will be able to feel the pain, struggles and also experience the victory from the Lord after every battle.
However, this book speaks not only to the spiritual aspect but it brings holistic healing with real practical principles anyone can apply to their life.
I strongly recommend this life changing book to every man and woman who desires to take courage and experience victory over their life struggles.
Bryan Smith,
Author & Lead Pastor of
Real Life Church in Gainesville, TX
Tierra Ritney Stephens –
I just finished this phenomenal book and it is a game changer for me. So many things I found throughout this book, I see in me. There were so many similarities and experiences I dealt with as well and I’m pretty sure so many other women will be able to relate. This book not only talks about trauma experiences but also how to overcome the trauma and life’s pain and heartaches. This book has been a tremendous help to me and I know it will be a help to many more.
Tierra Ritney Stephens
CEO & Founder of Smiling Tears
Scottie Carpenter-Davis –
When’s the last time you’ve read a book that from beginning to end dared you to face those unhealed scars and challenged you to go from victim to victor? This book does that. Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom is not only a tell all of the struggles of the author’s journey to freedom but it is a love letter to those who has dealt with self doubt in any capacity; it lets you know… “you are not alone, though our struggles may not be exact, I made it through this and so can you.”
What Enda has done in this book is nothing short of encouraging. Her attention to detail when recalling significant events in her life carefully ensures that she is able to connect with her readers and gives a vivid look into her life’s experiences. This book is a testament that there is light at the end of the tunnel. When’s the last time you’ve read a book that from beginning to end dared you to face those unhealed scars and challenged you to go from victim to victor? This book does that.
Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom is not only a tell all of the struggles of the author’s journey to freedom but it is a love letter to those who has dealt with self doubt in any capacity; it lets you know… “you are not alone, though our struggles may not be exact, I made it through this and so can you.”
What Enda has done in this book is nothing short of encouraging. Her attention to detail when recalling significant events in her life carefully ensures that she is able to connect with her readers and gives a vivid look into her life’s experiences. This book is a testament that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Scottie Carpenter-Davis
Owner, Ps Ninety-One LLC
Johanna Smith –
Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom encourages us to not let fear, hurt, and pain get the best of us. And that on the other side of the fear, hurt, and pain are healing, confidence, happiness, and joy! Enda shares many examples overcoming disappointment, hurt, setbacks, fear and grief. If you find yourself overwhelmed by life or if you need help encouraging someone else, you should read this book. Even if you are in a good place, Taking Courage: My Journey to Freedom should be in your arsenal for those inevitable moments when we need encouragement. In essence, EVERYONE should have a copy!
Johanna Smith, MA Counseling
Founder, Harmonious Balance
Joan Brown –
This book is the answer to many questions we all may have as we, too, navigate our way through this life and become even stronger and wiser than we started out. One of the first things that stood out to me was right at the beginning…the prayer, perfect in its delivery and heartfelt.
There is so much to this beautiful work, but I will keep it short as I possibly can. Where do I start? This book is beautifully written, the messages are vividly clear. While reading, I am able to see Enda’s thoughts like an epic movie spread out, beginning, middle and end. I am on this journey with her. It is my journey. Her work, answers so many of my own questions, seeing my own fears, moving forward; nonetheless, with intentional courage.
How do we do this thing called “our life?” Enda has shown me that you depend on Father God, put forth effort as we read his daily word, pray and help others as we help ourselves along the way. Thank you Enda Jones. This beautiful book will change lives. This beautiful book will help move those who are stuck in their own fear and self- doubt, and will give them courage.
Joan Brown, Content Developer for Channel 27 News & Entertainment of Grant County
Guest Co-Host on “In My Element with Neila”