TY - BOOK AU - Budde,Mariann Edgar TI - How we learn to be brave: decisive moments in life and faith SN - 9780593539217 AV - BF575.C8 E34 2023 U1 - 179/.6 23/eng/20221116 PY - 2023///] CY - New York PB - Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC KW - Courage KW - Religious aspects KW - Decision making KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) Religious aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-201); Lafayette Square: June 1, 2020 --; Introduction --; Deciding to go --; Deciding to stay --; Deciding to start --; Accepting what you do not choose --; Stepping up to the plate --; The inevitable letdown --; The hidden virtue of perseverance N2 - "In recent years, Bishop Mariann Budde has become known for offering the right words at the right time, creating moments of healing amid turmoil. With How We Learn to Be Brave, she teaches readers to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it's a journey that we can choose to undertake every day. The decisive moments in life are those pivot points when we're called upon to push past our fears and act with strength. Drawing on examples ranging from Harry Potter to the Gospel According to Luke, Bishop Budde seamlessly weaves together personal experiences with stories from scripture, history, and pop culture to underscore both the universality of these moments and the particular call each one of us must heed when they arrive"-- ER -