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Fierce Women – Book Review

October 21, 2012 by CarrieB

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Fierce Women:The Power of a Soft Warrior is marketed as a book that highlights the Biblical value of women, particularly those who are more “fierce” in their natures. To be honest, I wasn’t completely sure that I wanted to read this book. I am a rather strong-willed woman and have “fierce” tendencies. My parents always said of me (and still do): “she’s no wilting violet.” That’s pretty much the truth and I’ve spent most of my teen and all of my adult years trying to exercise self-discipline, primarily in the area of how I communicate with others. I’m always willing to submit myself to solid Biblical teaching in how I can both tame my tongue and curb my natural impatient tendencies. The true fact of the matter, if I am bluntly honest with myself, is that I like to play God. He really ought to check in with me every now and again to see how I would like things done and in what time frame. But He doesn’t because He doesn’t have to. I need to get over myself and submit myself to His will way more often than I do. It is a very sinful habit of mine.

Because I’m desperately in need of firm teaching and direction on how to curb my sinful tendencies (of bulldozing over other individuals) I wanted to read this book. At the same time, I was a little worried that it was going to be to “fluffy” – not offering much in the way of scriptures and would focus in on becoming a tough macho woman. See, I don’t want to be tough macho woman. I want to be a wise one with firm convictions and a heart that belongs to the Lord, all while having courage to do the things God has called me to. But I feel that more often that not, Christian book publishers are giving me fluffy pep talks about how to beat my chest and conquer the world. I don’t feel like that’s my calling and yet – here I am – with a very strong will and determined personality.

I am happy to say that Fierce Women is not fluffy. It is written by Kimberly Wagner who is, herself, a “fierce” woman. She confesses right at the beginning of the book (and all throughout) that she is writing this book after being humbled. You see, her personality was so strong that she ruled the family, the atmosphere of the home, and drove her husband into a state of depression.

Then God.

Although she had been warned by other women that she had a problem in the manner she addressed others, she ignored them until a moment when God revealed her sin to her and changed her heart – turning it both towards the Lord and then her husband. Wagner had to die to self, which is a very painful death as some of you very well know. She encourages her readers in a thoughtful, wise and scripturally-based manner to do the very same. She graciously tells her personal story and offers direction for how fierce women can die to self, act in love, respond properly and practice self discipline in their behavior to graciously respect, honor and love their husbands. This is not a book that tells you how to conquer the world – but admonishes you to repent of your harshness and make way for Jesus to work in you and conquer sin. This is a message I can get behind, learn from, and share with others.

I think having a strong personality is a blessing. For one thing, my type of personality has plenty of self-confidence and that is a treasure in today’s modern society. But while my personality has its strong points, it also has its weaknesses and it’s important that I see those weakness, call them what they are, address the sin and submit myself to Christ.

If you have a strong personality, you will likely be interested in this book. (If you know of a strong personality, be careful before just handing her this book. Lead her to it. Slowly. And subtly.) I am very happy to say that Moody Publishers has offered TWO copies of Fierce Women.

Thank you, Moody Publishers, for providing a copy of this book to myself in exchange for my honest opinion.

Carrie provides book reviews from a Christian worldview over at Reading to Know.

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37 Comments

  1. Linda says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I’ve been married to the same husband for 42 years and have seen the fierceness in me become a little stronger ever year. I have seen my husband struggle with depression and know that at times it has been because of my “strong personality”. I am so glad to hear that there is a book that talks about this without all the fluff. I need to learn how a “fierce women” can die to self, act in love, respond properly and practice self discipline in my behavior to graciously respect, honor and love my husbands. I want to repent of my harshness and make way for Jesus to work in me and conquer this sin. I would be so blessed if I won this book.

    Reply
  2. Amanda Titus says

    November 9, 2012 at 11:51 am

    Sounds eloquent and lovely. I know the perfect young woman to give this too. She really needs the words of encouragement.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  3. travel says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:44 am

    merci pour cette info.

    Reply
  4. travel says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:43 am

    think that is the best article thet i have read

    Reply
  5. Sue H. says

    November 3, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    More.Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Denise G says

    November 3, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    neither – I’m fierce enough

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

    Reply
  7. Nancy says

    November 3, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    I could be a bit more fierce, since I’m not fierce at all!

    Reply
  8. Claire says

    November 3, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I’d say more.

    Reply
  9. Jennifer Hutchinson says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I would like the courage to be more fierce.

    Reply
  10. phxbne says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:36 am

    mainly less fierce

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Most of the time I need to be less fierce.

    Reply
  12. riTa says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I could use the right kind of ‘fierceness’

    Reply
  13. Daniel M says

    October 24, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    wanna be some more fierce!

    Reply
  14. Beth C says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I would like to be more fierce!

    Reply
  15. Mary says

    October 24, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I would try to be more of a fierce woman.

    Reply
  16. benita says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I’m pretty fierce, yet there are times I’d like to be more fierce

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  17. June says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    I’d love to read this!

    Reply
  18. pearl says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I would like to be more fierce.

    Reply
  19. Milly B says

    October 23, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I could stand to be more fierce.

    Reply
  20. Ashley S says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I would like to be more of a fierce woman

    Reply
  21. Terra Heck says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:49 am

    I’d like to be a little more fierce. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  22. Jessica T says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Less. . . most of the time anyway!

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  23. Anita says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Sounds like a book for me.

    Reply
  24. Linda Snell says

    October 22, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    This sounds like it applies to me and this would be excellent reading material for me. Always strive to be better giving my faults to the Lord once again and asking for grace and mercy to do better. I would love to read the book.
    Linda

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  25. Cassandra says

    October 22, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I really need to get hold of a copy of this book. I am a very forceful person and need to learn to humble myself and become more gentle. I tend to bulldoze my husband and take over his role. 🙁 Very bad personality trait and one that I have not yet learned to conquer.

    Reply
  26. Brenda says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Sounds real interesting

    Reply
  27. Karen says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Who needs to be LESS fierce? Yep, that would be this girl!

    Reply
  28. Katrina, Callapidder Days says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Okay, I may or may not have very…um…strong opinions. I think I need to be a bit less fierce. 🙂

    Reply
  29. angie says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    would like to be more fierce

    Reply
  30. Carrie, Reading to Know says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Just a note to clarify that it’s more geared towards the fierce woman who needs to be less so. And needs to confess some major sin in her behavior and treatment of others – to learn to war for them IN PRAYER and treat them personally with more compassion. This is not a book that is meant to teach you how to BE fierce.

    Reply
  31. Jenny says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I need to be a little more fierce.

    Reply
  32. Beth says

    October 22, 2012 at 3:40 am

    This sounds like a great book. I could probably really relate to it.

    Reply
    • Beth says

      October 22, 2012 at 3:41 am

      I need to be less of a fierce woman!

      Reply
  33. Amy M says

    October 22, 2012 at 3:04 am

    A little more fierce would be awesome!

    Reply
  34. Angel S, says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:44 am

    I would like ot be more fierce, but for the right reasons!

    Reply
  35. Chelsea says

    October 21, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    I need to be more fierce!

    Reply
  36. K.Pugh says

    October 21, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    I’d like to be a little more fierce.
    Thanks for the chance.

    Reply

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