This book was inspiring and encouraging to women of faith It gives concrete advice that every women needs

I really enjoyed and benefited from this book. Emily shared great insights and stories that really helped me to think deeper and consider things I haven’t before about my faith and Christianity overall.  This is a great book for women to read- I think anyone who does will find something they need and connect with.

An interesting book filled with ideas for christian based women on how to learn to build themselves -and other women around them- up and learn to be more of what they want to be instead of trying to fit into a specific mould they think they should be in. 
If you are in need of that type of book this is a good one to try!

I agree with several of the other reviewers...while this was a good book and encouraging women to be brave, I don't necessarily agree with the author's thoughts and ideas.  There were some good thoughts, but the author also expressed some feelings that are unrealistic.  Just because a woman is faithful and committed to living a Christian life...including marrying a Christian man, things happen.  And marriages fall apart, children don't follow in the way they were raised, bad things just happen!  That doesn't mean you are any less of a devoted Christian.

So I don't know that I would highly recommend this book.  I was a little disappointed because I was really excited about the possibility of reading a book that would encourage me as a woman.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! I always need a reminder to be who Jesus created me to be! I am always hiding behide my fears and not being who i want to me. this was a great reminder to be Brave in my walk of faith. she gives you such food for thought!

This book is such an easy read.  I enjoyed it even though I think it's aimed at a bit of a younger age group.  The lessons that Emily shares are still good reminders for women of all ages.  I actually stumbled upon her Youtube page through a Twitter recommendation after I read this book - but didn't connect the dots until later. 

Emily calls out one perspective that I think is really a crucial point to understand and recognize as a Christian these days:  "It's not supposed to be easy.  Take up your cross and follow me."  It is definitely not easy to be a Christian woman in America right now but I do believe that it is worth it.  I think that many feel that the beliefs of Catholic women in America today are outdated.  Emily does a great job of pointing out reasons why it is so important to surround yourself with strong women in your life.  She says, "women have a nurturing trait that is so needed today" and I really connected with that statement.  The world is sorely lacking love and it's that love that real women are so capable of giving.  (Cue: All You Need Is Love by The Beatles)  Emily also points out that "no woman has ever been made better by speaking poorly of other women. She has insecurities and troubles just like I do. I am called to celebrate who God made her to be."  This is one of those reminders that I believe women of all ages need to hear time and time again.  Why do we feel the urge to put others around us down?  It really never makes us feel better in the end.  I do hope other women celebrate the woman God created me to be - and that means that first I need to lead by example.

Emily shares other great tips about relationships that I heard from female role models in my life during junior high and high school.  This book would be a great resource to share with younger ladies in your life.  Sometimes it's easier to listen to authors vs parents or others close to us.   

"God doesn't force himself into your life, you should invite him into your day each morning."  What a simple, yet true statement.  I read this and thought, did I invite God into my life today?  I highly recommend this book for you and all of the females in your life trying to be strong, take up their crosses and live their faith.

Go Bravely is broken up into chapters with each one showing a different part that we are all struggling with. At the end of each character is a Think Critcally portion where Emily poses questions or affirmations for us to do or remember as we are finding our way in the world. 

Go Bravely is one of those books that I was skeptical of at first. But it turned out to be one that I absolutely loved. 
Emily talks about some of the big things that affect all of us that are young people in today’s society. From bullying to social media, body image and trying to figure out your place in the world. She does this by sharing her own stories and life experiences while also showing us how to live the best life we can to help others and to be kind. While this is a book of faith, its teaching can apply to everyone. Not just too young women, but to everyone. We live in a society that is constantly pushing us to do more and more while enjoying less and less. 
This book states again and again to live life through what you believe is correct while also making sure not to put anyone down if they don’t share your same believes of feelings on something. To me this is something that is very important and has seemed to leave most peoples minds sadly. 

So much of this book really resounded with me and I know I will be reading it again in the future.

This book helped me a lot and I believe it will help others of faith to be brave in their life living for God. I enjoyed reading and applying all the “Take Action” sections. Those steps will help anyone to go out and “Take Action “ with their faith. And just the whole book itself will as well. Would I recommend to anyone? Yes, I most certainly would!  If you’re looking for something to help give you support or uplift you, this book will. 
I thank NetGalley and the publishers for the copy of “Go Bravely” for my honest review.

A perfect book for me to recommend to my students who sometimes struggle to understand how Christianity works in modern day society.
As a spiritual person, I adored this book from start to finish.

A great book for working on becoming a self-confident, virtuous woman! Emily Wilson Hussem knows what she is talking about because she's walked the walk that she's preaching. She isn't just empty words, she does what she preaches. 

If you want to be encouraged as a woman, if you struggle to see yourself in the right light, if you struggle to take your own stand on issues, if you are afraid of what people think of you, you've found the right book to help you overcome those struggles.

Emily Wilson Hussem wrote a book for all women. God wants us to see ourselves as he sees us. He doesn't see us as being less than or average. He sees us mighty women of God. Hussem wants us to evaluate how we see ourselves. Instead of focusing on the negative aspects, we should reflect on the positive. God makes originals and not copycats. I enjoyed this book and I believe that it will help many women see themselves in a different light. Thank you Netgalley.

I actually really enjoyed this! This book is written nicely, it's like you are having a discussion or talk with someone without feeling conscending. I also like how it doesn't feel like putting down other people outside the faith. However, there are times where I have to disagree with the opinions as they feel too preachy or sexist. Other than that, this is a very good book!

Unfortunately, I added this book at a time when I was new to netgalley and didn’t check synopsis before requesting. I do not read Christian fiction, and therefore won’t be able to read or review this book.

Go Bravely is a book every young adult Christian woman should read. Emily's thoughts and ideas on what it means to be a woman following Christ while living in a culture where finding your faith in God as a young woman either just entering college or just stepping out of it can be difficult. It's not easy maintaining a relationship with God when social media constantly tells us what's in "style" or what's not. I really connected to what she had to say about finding her faith and how important it was for her to find her own routine of time spent with God on a daily basis. I especially enjoyed what she had to say about being loving and kind to other women. In a time where the idea of lifting our fellow women up and being kind to one another is finally being recognized as a vital part of every woman's life. 
I look forward to reading many more books by Emily.

I found this book to be very insightful. I was interested in reading this book because I'm a young adult female who is Catholic. I was brought up in a fairly moderate Catholic household and as I grew up and went to a public high school, I became more liberal with my opinions. Oftentimes, I forget to think about God in my decisions but in the end of the day, I'd like to think that he's still beside me. I struggle a lot with what I want to do and what I know what God would prefer me to do. This book helped me with that. I figured that as long as I remember God in the end of the day, I should be fine.

As I said, I'm a liberal Catholic. I'd like to think that as society moves forward, so does God because he just wants us to be happy in our lives. This book, however, made me want to try harder on remembering God on more aspect of my life. I tend to only pray when I feel alone and need help. I rarely pray when I'm thankful. I liked how on every end of the chapter, there were these little things that you can practice in your life just to bring you closer to God.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It's ok to be different and tell others about your faith. There's nothing to be ashamed of. In my 18 years of existence, I have learned not to care about what people thought about me and I guess it's time that I learn to accept that some people just think that believing a religion is "dumb".

I was initially drawn to this book because of the cover and how it was about empowering women. But little did I know, I didn't read the synopsis for this book thoroughly enough because it was mainly for young Christian women. That said I was determined to give it a go and whilst I did have to DNF 'Go Bravely' at the end because I found it a bit too religious, I have to say the core points that are raised are empowering.

Full disclaimer - I did not realise this was a Catholic book! My mistake.

I'm not Catholic, but I still read and enjoyed this book. Go Bravely is designed to help young women overcome some of the obstacles they might face in the process of growing up, in a way that honours God and brings Him glory. The writer covers a whole range of topics, including self-image and body confidence, sexuality, peer pressure, forgiveness, dating, friendship, and more. She writes in a way that feels very trustworthy, often giving examples from her own life. I like it when Christian writers can be vulnerable and open to their readers - it's vital that we get to see other people stumbling and how they overcome it. One chapter about hateful comments and how to deal with other peoples' negative opinions really moved me. Emily Wilson Hussem's heart obviously overflows with the love and grace of God, and it shows in the warmth and kindness of her writing. She also writes without a hint of judgment, which is so important when dealing with emotive topics.

I also enjoyed the practical steps at the end of each chapters - ideas for things to do or pray about in relation to each topic. I felt that these would really help to solidify the wisdom in each chapter.

Obviously, not being Catholic, there were sections that I theologically disagreed with, and references to things I didn't quite 'get'. But that is more my fault than anything for not picking up on this before I read it!

The spirit of the book - encouraging young women to go into the world, authentically themselves, without shame or fear, sticking close to God and allowing Him to direct them and guide them - is really valuable. I would have appreciated a book like this when I was in my late teens trying to navigate life with God.

Thank you to Net Galley and Ave Maria Press for the e-ARC!

A powerful text that invites young women to examine how they are building their self-esteem, one choice at a time. Author Emily Wilson Hussem shares amusing and poignant stories from her own life, to empower other women as they grow in faith, healthy relationships, and courage. This text would serve well in a young woman's book club or as a resource for a young woman who is looking for mentoring.

I loved this book. I would recommend it for high school (maybe even middle school) girls. It's so tough being a believer in this big crazy world. This book gives a constant reminder that it is ok and vital to believe. Share this with your young ladies. It's important

Go Bravely is the big sister we all need cheering us on and challenging us to make good choices. Emily’s voice in this book is true to her encouraging presence as a public speaker while challenging young women to go bravely into the world knowing our dignity and being unafraid to live counterculturally. As someone a couple years beyond college, I found that it would be more ideal for high school or college age. It would be a perfect starting high school or heading off to college gift, I think. There are so many toxic messages girls encounter and internalize nowadays. We need more people challenging the status quo and showing that a countercultural life is beautiful, empowering, and more than anything - freeing - like this book shows.

Emily goes through a variety of topics relevant to the lives of today’s young women, drops truth bombs, recommends concrete actions to take, and sheds light where society obscures the beauty we’re called to as women of faith. This is not a theological treaty, literary ground-breaker, or Biblical exegesis. It’s a big sister telling it like it is and challenging young women to embrace the life God made us for. This is the calling every young woman has: to find freedom in who God made us to be. Go bravely and claim that!