Redefining the Strong-Willed Woman

by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Sold out to Christ, Grounded in God’s Word, Determined to Take Risks to Change the World. An appreciation and understanding of strong-willed women―whose nature can glorify Jesus Christ. Many strong-willed women have secretly wondered if there was something wrong with them, if perhaps they just weren’t trying hard enough to be good conforming Christian women. Cynthia Tobias provides a compelling and practical way for strong-willed women to come together and identify themselves to each other and the world. In Christian circles, women are often reluctant to come right out and say they are strong willed and proud of it. They have somehow been persuaded that God wouldn’t approve of a woman who is so―well, nonconforming. After all, isn’t the virtuous woman supposed to be quiet, holy, and subservient? Tobias reminds readers that the single most important thing they will ever do is accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. But beyond that, God gave each person their unique personality, gifts, learning styles, passions, and desires. He created and designed each person before they were even born. Whether readers sees themselves as strong willed women―or just need to understand the strong-willed women in their life―Redefining the Strong-Willed Woman provides powerful insight and encouragement for all types of women and men.

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Cynthia Tobias received her Master’s Degree from Seattle Pacific University. Her successful background includes 25 years of private practice, 8 years of teaching public high school, and 6 years in law enforcement. She is a best-selling author of 9 books, a featured guest on radio and television, a popular presenter for business, government agencies, churches and schools throughout the U.S. and the world and is the busy mother of twin sons, now in college. Cynthia and her husband live in the Seattle, WA area.

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It answered quite a few questions for me. For instance, there's a reason I didn't like those women's group retreats, it's really not wrong to ask why if you truly seek understanding, and why I found so few strong willed women in the Baptist church that I grew up in. The ones that were there had either gone undercover with their strong wills, were serving on the mission field, or teaching children or youth. There was usually one woman that used her leadership skills to teach in-depth women's Bible studies or lead service groups. As a young adult, I was very privileged to spend time with several retired female missionaries that I learned so much from.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book with plenty of useful snipits. While I sometimes felt like some of her points could be argued about or applicable to all humans (not just 'strong-willed women'), I did find it helpful and encouraging to read a book geared towards "my" type of person. :) This book prompted great, lively discussion in our book club (full of strong-willed women!).