“The strongest people in the world are women. It’s oursuperpower. But we’ve been programmed to see ourselves as anything but. InThe Woman’s Book of Strength, Sue Patton Thoele doles outgentle daily doses of the medicine we need to meet ourselves, find ourselves,love ourselves, and encourage ourselves to grow into our innate femininefullness. This is a superb deep soul writing and journaling companion.”—Janet Conner, author of Writing Down YourSoul, Soul Vows, Find Your Soul’sPurpose and many more “The Woman’s Book of Strength is likehaving a close friend and capable therapist at the ready, any time of day! Thisbook is chock-full of thought-provoking quotes, meditations, helpful questions,encouragements, and simple practices to help readers access more courage,compassion, connection, and comfort. Think of any topic that supports us,stumps us, or brings us sorrow, and Sue Patton Thoele has addressed it in thiswise and wonderful tome. Woven in throughout this book are her light-hearted,yet vulnerable, personal anecdotes that hold us in the warmth of ‘you are notalone.’ Want to feel more empowered and uplifted? This book is for you. Needcheering along the way? Sue Thoele is there for you!”—Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate andauthor of Say It Now “This work IS the voice of a good friend reminding you ofyour deepest strength, your great capacity, and giving you the grace andpermission to be present to the world as your truest self, without apology. SueThoele’s lifetime commitment to women speaking up for themselves is aninvitation to authenticity, living with intention and without regret. In thisbook, she becomes your advocate for living a magnificent, strong, rewardinglife. Let her inspire you!”—Mary Anne Radmacher, author ofCOURAGE DOESN’T ALWAYS ROAR “In her lovely new book of meditations, Sue Patton Thoeleurges women to ‘use our gentle yet forceful power.’ Heartbroken by thecontinuing rash of school shootings, Thoele gathers energy for a well of deepemotion, crafting a book for all ages. In beautifully written essays,each followed by action steps, her insights and suggestions guide readers towake up to their inherent strength, wisdom, and compassion. Thoele aims to help‘women courageously claim and act from their inherent strength and gentlepower.’ The gorgeous result meets and exceeds her important goal.”—Nita Sweeney, award-winning author of DepressionHate a Moving Target “Women of all ages will benefit from The Woman’sBook of Strength. Its powerful message of women’s inherent strength,wisdom, and grace is encouraging and exciting. Each inspiring meditation is anaffirmation, a comforting guide reminding us to participate fully, to embraceour brave heart and daring spirit, and to share our gifts withothers.”—Judy Ford, LICSW, author of Wonderful Ways to Lovea Child “Sue Thoele’s book was just what I needed at this time. Ifound myself taking copious notes about her musings to utilize in my own life.The book is kind, gentle, and authentically from her heart. Among her manysuggestions was HUG: Honor where you are, Utilize help that’s available, and beGentle with yourself. What can be simpler yet more to the point? And herreference to her ‘holies’ touched me deeply. We do all have them and to honorthem, as she does, serves as a wonderful reminder to every reader to takenotice. This book will change you and strengthen your hope in yourself and theworld we inhabit.”—Karen Casey, author of Each Day a NewBeginning “Sue Patton Thoele captured my attention and my heart on thevery first page of her book The Woman’s Book of Strength: Meditationsfor Wisdom, Balance & Power when she wrote ‘When we are connectedto our essence, women can create magic.’ I believe it, and I also know that ouressence often becomes clouded by fear, self-doubt, and other obstacles thatseparate us from ourselves. Patton Thoele’s book is the antidote to that kindof separation. Thanks to Patton Thoele’s gentle wisdom, guidance, and meditations—whichare found throughout The Woman's Book of Strength—we canfind our way back to our essence, our strength, and to ourselves to live inthat space of authenticity where our hearts and our heads are integrated.The Woman's Book of Strength is a wise, powerful,encouraging book and with her writing, Patton Thoele reminds us we aretoo.”—Polly Campbell, author of You Recharged: How toBeat Fatigue (Mostly) Amp Up Your Energy (Usually) and Enjoy Life Again(Always) and host of the Polly Campbell, SimplySaid podcast"This book is a powerful guide to fearless living. Sue Patton Thoele teaches women how to honor, embrace, and claim their personal strength and inner wisdom.”—HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training
