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Uncommon Courage: An invitation
UNCOMMON An Invitation
An inspirational self-help book for women and men, with 108 strategies and ideas to help achieve peace and contentment, mindfulness, positive thinking, intuitive healing, and self-improvement.
A lighthearted self-improvement book to inspire you through a soul-altering journey! This masterpiece by Andrea T Edwards is more than a book about mindfulness – it is an action plan for achieving pure joy, contentment, and meaningful existence. It nudges you gently to mull things over and see beyond the obvious.
A Waking Candle on the Road to Positive Thinking, Curiosity, The Unknown; Something More Than What Already Is!
WHAT, WHAT IF, AND WHY NOT
UNCOMMON COURAGE is an intuitive self-healing book that not only encourages you to question all you know, but also shows you the path to positive breakthroughs along the road - humorously, insightfully, and compassionately.
What part can we play in solving the world's most critical issues? What if we could make a genuine difference if we worked together? Why not!
Despite the uncertainty, we can still go on a journey that might alter the course of our lives by viewing it as a catalyst for improvement. If you have the power to believe, it is within your ability to make real change!
COURAGE AND POSITIVITY
Courage is essential for a fulfilling life, and this mindfulness book is written to help you cultivate it. The author's life-affirming essence and unwavering positivity peak through every page of Uncommon Courage. A range of strategies in this inspirational book work together to alter your perspective and bring joy to every heart.
From dealing with Anger and Self-Awareness to Parenting, Career, and Climate Change, this literary achievement guides you to take on every pressing issue of your life with courage.
Within this self-healing book, you will
✔ 108 Interlinking to take you on a venture toward intellectual discovery
✔ 482 full of life, laughs, and learning
✔ Written Andrea T Edwards CSP – The Digital Conversationalist, a Change Agent, Provocateur, Passionate Communicator, and Social Leader
✔ Inspired the author’s extensive travels and life experiences
INSPIRING GIFT FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Give this amazing positive affirmation book as a mindfulness gift to a friend or family member who is going through a hard patch, someone who is feeling lost, or anybody who enjoys reading.
ABOUT AUTHOR
Andrea T. Edwards, CSP, is a 20-plus-year B2B communications industry veteran and multiple-award-winning communication professional. She speaks to businesspeople worldwide about social leadership and integrity in the modern digital era. Her travels took her and her husband, two boys, their dog, and two neurotic cats to reside on a tropical island.
"Don’t be scared to lead with your heart. We’re here to sprinkle our own personal magic on the world – in our own way, at our own time.
An inspirational self-help book for women and men, with 108 strategies and ideas to help achieve peace and contentment, mindfulness, positive thinking, intuitive healing, and self-improvement.
A lighthearted self-improvement book to inspire you through a soul-altering journey! This masterpiece by Andrea T Edwards is more than a book about mindfulness – it is an action plan for achieving pure joy, contentment, and meaningful existence. It nudges you gently to mull things over and see beyond the obvious.
A Waking Candle on the Road to Positive Thinking, Curiosity, The Unknown; Something More Than What Already Is!
WHAT, WHAT IF, AND WHY NOT
UNCOMMON COURAGE is an intuitive self-healing book that not only encourages you to question all you know, but also shows you the path to positive breakthroughs along the road - humorously, insightfully, and compassionately.
What part can we play in solving the world's most critical issues? What if we could make a genuine difference if we worked together? Why not!
Despite the uncertainty, we can still go on a journey that might alter the course of our lives by viewing it as a catalyst for improvement. If you have the power to believe, it is within your ability to make real change!
COURAGE AND POSITIVITY
Courage is essential for a fulfilling life, and this mindfulness book is written to help you cultivate it. The author's life-affirming essence and unwavering positivity peak through every page of Uncommon Courage. A range of strategies in this inspirational book work together to alter your perspective and bring joy to every heart.
From dealing with Anger and Self-Awareness to Parenting, Career, and Climate Change, this literary achievement guides you to take on every pressing issue of your life with courage.
Within this self-healing book, you will
✔ 108 Interlinking to take you on a venture toward intellectual discovery
✔ 482 full of life, laughs, and learning
✔ Written Andrea T Edwards CSP – The Digital Conversationalist, a Change Agent, Provocateur, Passionate Communicator, and Social Leader
✔ Inspired the author’s extensive travels and life experiences
INSPIRING GIFT FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Give this amazing positive affirmation book as a mindfulness gift to a friend or family member who is going through a hard patch, someone who is feeling lost, or anybody who enjoys reading.
ABOUT AUTHOR
Andrea T. Edwards, CSP, is a 20-plus-year B2B communications industry veteran and multiple-award-winning communication professional. She speaks to businesspeople worldwide about social leadership and integrity in the modern digital era. Her travels took her and her husband, two boys, their dog, and two neurotic cats to reside on a tropical island.
"Don’t be scared to lead with your heart. We’re here to sprinkle our own personal magic on the world – in our own way, at our own time.
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October 19, 2021
“Uncommon Courage” by Andrea T. Edwards will inspire you to think deeply about yourself, positively impact your emotions, and define what truly matters to you. As a woman who has lived an interesting and influential life, Andrea has great wisdom to pass on to her readers. Whether you’re a mother with a child requiring special needs, someone who wants to save the earth, or just find a way to expand your point of view, this book will speak to every part of you, and then some.
The author has an amazing spirit. Her positivity, care, and encouraging voice overwhelmed the pages and made it easy for me to connect with her. Although she doesn’t share many of my personal views, I found her to be mostly accepting of other viewpoints and be everything you would want your opposite to be. She promotes open thought, gentle debate, and inspires positive interactions and understanding amongst all peoples. As our world becomes more and more inclined towards censorship and silencing debates, I found most of what she had to say very enlightening, and I wish more people would follow suit with this line of thinking.
I also really enjoyed her approach to self-improvement. While many self-help books will give you a list of things to do, Andrea instead goes right to the source, which is you. How can you move forward if something inside is holding you back? I loved the way she teaches you to analyze your emotions and figure out what is causing the negativity. We all could use this sort of personal analysis, so I applaud her for focusing so much on this neglected area of our lives.
The range of topics she discussed was pleasantly surprising. While some might consider the number of topics she touched on lacking in focus, I found it kept my attention, even if some topics did not really apply to me. One chapter might focus on attracting your perfect life partner (something she has experienced personally), while another may center on the environment, raising children, or how to improve your thoughts with positive thinking. I found the mix of topics relevant and applicable to many types of people.
Nearly every chapter has exercises at the end to help you engage with the topics and achieve personal growth, so people who enjoy homework will not be disappointed. Most of her advice applies to everyone, so I enjoyed the level of inclusivity she achieved. If you’re looking for a book that combines advice and wisdom with fun and surprises, look no further. This is a great book for anyone who wants to make themselves a more positive force in their sphere of influence.
The author has an amazing spirit. Her positivity, care, and encouraging voice overwhelmed the pages and made it easy for me to connect with her. Although she doesn’t share many of my personal views, I found her to be mostly accepting of other viewpoints and be everything you would want your opposite to be. She promotes open thought, gentle debate, and inspires positive interactions and understanding amongst all peoples. As our world becomes more and more inclined towards censorship and silencing debates, I found most of what she had to say very enlightening, and I wish more people would follow suit with this line of thinking.
I also really enjoyed her approach to self-improvement. While many self-help books will give you a list of things to do, Andrea instead goes right to the source, which is you. How can you move forward if something inside is holding you back? I loved the way she teaches you to analyze your emotions and figure out what is causing the negativity. We all could use this sort of personal analysis, so I applaud her for focusing so much on this neglected area of our lives.
The range of topics she discussed was pleasantly surprising. While some might consider the number of topics she touched on lacking in focus, I found it kept my attention, even if some topics did not really apply to me. One chapter might focus on attracting your perfect life partner (something she has experienced personally), while another may center on the environment, raising children, or how to improve your thoughts with positive thinking. I found the mix of topics relevant and applicable to many types of people.
Nearly every chapter has exercises at the end to help you engage with the topics and achieve personal growth, so people who enjoy homework will not be disappointed. Most of her advice applies to everyone, so I enjoyed the level of inclusivity she achieved. If you’re looking for a book that combines advice and wisdom with fun and surprises, look no further. This is a great book for anyone who wants to make themselves a more positive force in their sphere of influence.
March 4, 2022
Uncommon Courage: An Invitation by Andrea T. Edwards has received a great deal of praise. After reading much of the book, but not all of it, I am inclined to agree with those who have found the book helpful, useful, and thought-provoking—and yes, even funny. Uncommon Courage is not the kind of book I read often. I chose it because of words like passionate, inspirational, powerful, and honesty others have used to describe it.
Given the state of the world today and the past two years of continuing angst over COVID and other things we cannot control, I felt that Uncommon Courage offered me a respite—perhaps even a road map of sorts—from fear and a way to regain optimism.
Uncommon Courage does not have to be read straight through. A reader can choose by chapter what to read and return to those chapters that are most meaningful to each individual. For example, some of the chapters that called to me most loudly include the following: “Worry is a Waste of Time,” “Find Your Purpose,” “Trust Your Own Counsel,” “Focus on the Best People,” “Self-Empowerment,” and “The Beauty of Abundant Thinking.” That does not mean the other chapters are insignificant---and there are 108 chapters altogether!
Let’s begin with “Self-Empowerment.” First, Edwards begins with humor: “I have a classic monkey mind.” Who describes herself this way? Well, clearly, Andrea Edwards, but what does she mean? She explains, “[my mind] bounces around and it’s always on. It’s curious and it’ll try anything. It is open to everything.” How could I resist reading further?
“Focus on the Best People” is the next chapter that I would like to point out. As one who feels drawn to others and who enjoys interacting with other people, I found this chapter meaningful. Edwards admonishes her readers “to be a positive contributor in the world and your community.” Those are things I strive to do already, so finding additional advice on the subject of contributing intrigued me. I like her advice to let people know when they deserve praise. I try to act on that in my own life and through the organizations, both formal and informal, to which I belong. I hope that I succeed. One of her comments, “expect to have the best version of yourself reflected back when you make the conscious effort to help the people around you see themselves in a more beautiful way,” really touched a chord in me.
Readers should also know that throughout Uncommon Courage, Edwards has supplied worksheets that guide the readers in their own self-discovery. I found the questions associated with each worksheet helpful and on point.
Uncommon Courage is the kind of book to keep and return to in times of need—and those needs will be varied. Sometimes a reader may simply need a lift; other times, the same reader may be looking for inspiration. Edwards has written a book that will be useful for a long time.
Given the state of the world today and the past two years of continuing angst over COVID and other things we cannot control, I felt that Uncommon Courage offered me a respite—perhaps even a road map of sorts—from fear and a way to regain optimism.
Uncommon Courage does not have to be read straight through. A reader can choose by chapter what to read and return to those chapters that are most meaningful to each individual. For example, some of the chapters that called to me most loudly include the following: “Worry is a Waste of Time,” “Find Your Purpose,” “Trust Your Own Counsel,” “Focus on the Best People,” “Self-Empowerment,” and “The Beauty of Abundant Thinking.” That does not mean the other chapters are insignificant---and there are 108 chapters altogether!
Let’s begin with “Self-Empowerment.” First, Edwards begins with humor: “I have a classic monkey mind.” Who describes herself this way? Well, clearly, Andrea Edwards, but what does she mean? She explains, “[my mind] bounces around and it’s always on. It’s curious and it’ll try anything. It is open to everything.” How could I resist reading further?
“Focus on the Best People” is the next chapter that I would like to point out. As one who feels drawn to others and who enjoys interacting with other people, I found this chapter meaningful. Edwards admonishes her readers “to be a positive contributor in the world and your community.” Those are things I strive to do already, so finding additional advice on the subject of contributing intrigued me. I like her advice to let people know when they deserve praise. I try to act on that in my own life and through the organizations, both formal and informal, to which I belong. I hope that I succeed. One of her comments, “expect to have the best version of yourself reflected back when you make the conscious effort to help the people around you see themselves in a more beautiful way,” really touched a chord in me.
Readers should also know that throughout Uncommon Courage, Edwards has supplied worksheets that guide the readers in their own self-discovery. I found the questions associated with each worksheet helpful and on point.
Uncommon Courage is the kind of book to keep and return to in times of need—and those needs will be varied. Sometimes a reader may simply need a lift; other times, the same reader may be looking for inspiration. Edwards has written a book that will be useful for a long time.
November 7, 2021
"Never be ashamed of the music you love."
Regardless of how successful we are, we are destined to have the moments where we need a little courage and strength from within or from a source outside, be that an inspirational idol, a mentor, a friend or a guru.
I saw an ad for this book on Instagram and I could not stop myself from reading it. I'm more than glad that I completed reading this book though, in the beginning, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the author's personal story and huge introduction part of the book.
The book is a collection of 108 wisdom mantras from the author, focussing on seven kinds of wisdom- self-awareness, self-empowerment, empowering others, external Influence, social leadership, career thoughts and climate courage, with the obvious announcement that not everything will work for everyone, the wisdom is to be acquired with what resonates.
As an army musician during her youth, the author travelled solo which enabled her to come out of her comfort zone and led her to learn many lessons in life. The author has jotted down all the life lessons we might find in other self-help books and together they make reading this 480-page book a wholesome experience. Not a book to binge-read, it's a slow and steady process, a few chapters a day, all the way pondering over the strategy shared.
The chapters for each strategy have effective and short worksheets that help us become a better version of ourselves. Even though the book is big, it's not a difficult read and I finished each chapter slowly to grasp the main message. The language is very easy and pleasing to the mind as if a friend is advising us. Minimal but effective and detailed illustrations add up to the beauty of this marvellous work.
Certainly a book to be read and re-read, I can declare that this is my favourite non-fiction read of all time till now. I've never read anything of this kind. With multiple lessons to learn and grow as a better individual, this book is definitely an underrated gift from the author to the world who's trying to make the world a fairer place and everybody a better human being.
Regardless of how successful we are, we are destined to have the moments where we need a little courage and strength from within or from a source outside, be that an inspirational idol, a mentor, a friend or a guru.
I saw an ad for this book on Instagram and I could not stop myself from reading it. I'm more than glad that I completed reading this book though, in the beginning, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the author's personal story and huge introduction part of the book.
The book is a collection of 108 wisdom mantras from the author, focussing on seven kinds of wisdom- self-awareness, self-empowerment, empowering others, external Influence, social leadership, career thoughts and climate courage, with the obvious announcement that not everything will work for everyone, the wisdom is to be acquired with what resonates.
As an army musician during her youth, the author travelled solo which enabled her to come out of her comfort zone and led her to learn many lessons in life. The author has jotted down all the life lessons we might find in other self-help books and together they make reading this 480-page book a wholesome experience. Not a book to binge-read, it's a slow and steady process, a few chapters a day, all the way pondering over the strategy shared.
The chapters for each strategy have effective and short worksheets that help us become a better version of ourselves. Even though the book is big, it's not a difficult read and I finished each chapter slowly to grasp the main message. The language is very easy and pleasing to the mind as if a friend is advising us. Minimal but effective and detailed illustrations add up to the beauty of this marvellous work.
Certainly a book to be read and re-read, I can declare that this is my favourite non-fiction read of all time till now. I've never read anything of this kind. With multiple lessons to learn and grow as a better individual, this book is definitely an underrated gift from the author to the world who's trying to make the world a fairer place and everybody a better human being.
November 14, 2022
Andrea T Edwards’ book is the very antidote to apathy and a workbook to practical action.
The world is on a ‘highway to climate hell’, António Guterres, UN Secretary-General told world leaders as the climate conference COP 27 opened last week.
Extreme weather events triggered by global warming disproportionately affect those with the least resources. The scale of the problem is so enormous it’s hard to contemplate, and time is running out.
Even in a rich country such as the UK, we’re seeing increasing extremes of wealth distribution, with the poor getting poorer. War and rising inflation are driving fuel and food insecurity and a cost of living crisis. Things are tough as we reel from the impact of Covid and the world recession. And lets not even get into the farce of political “leadership” over here.
In the face of all of this, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a mental health crisis. In May 2021 the ONS reported rates of depression doubling since Covid and in July of that year it was found that 5 children in every classroom are likely to have a mental health problem.
How the hell are we supposed to deal with such a monumental wall of crisis and jeopardy? It’s so enormous, it stops you in your tracks. You’d think it would provoke the primal flight or fight response. But all too often it actually breeds apathy and even indifference. It’s too much to compute so we turn away or withdraw.
It's too difficult, inconvenient, painful, costly and scary to look at. And we’re too small to make a difference. We don’t have the time, the energy, the know-how to do anything about it. Where would we start?
This book. Uncommon Courage
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson said the song ‘Highway To Hell’ refers to driving across Australia in a tour van “When the Sun's setting in the west and you're driving across it, it is like a fire ball.” Arguably the planet is heading for its own existential fire ball. Perhaps a literal one.
While some of us have been turning away or trying to ignore the fire ball, someone else has been staring it down. Learning as much as they can about it. Sharing those lessons in the hopes of inspiring others to start tackling it too.
This person. Andrea T Edwards.
You know those self-help or business books where you really only need to read the title because that’s all the book has to say? (I’m afraid I’ve always assumed, having judged the book by its cover, that ‘Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway’ is one of those. I’m doing it a disservice I’m sure. I’ll have to go and read it now).
Uncommon Courage is not that.
It is literally packed with insights and observations designed to prompt you on a journey to connection and engagement. To make a difference. It’s full of love and lessons.
You can read it cover to cover, or you can jump in and out. Each chapter stands alone with its own wisdoms, questions to challenge your thinking and even exercises to develop and embed your own learning. The book can live long with you in that regard.
Andrea is a woman driven to make a difference in the face of the biggest crisis we’ve ever faced. It’s come at great energetic and financial cost for her to be this committed. And to be able do it with such love and positivity is truly inspiring.
She is absolutely changing things, making a difference, empowering others to do that.
Andrea’s message is that small imperfect efforts at scale will bring change. We shouldn’t be daunted by the size of the challenge, or stymied by the pursuit of perfection - we should just get on and do what we can. And her simple lessons open the door to making those efforts.
Finally, let me situate myself in this review. I’m an educated, relatively affluent white woman in a rich western country. One of the big debates at this year’s COP 27 was loss and damages support and the recognition that those who are most affected by and least equipped to deal with the impact of extreme climate change, are also those who contributed least to the crisis. Andrea’s book notes that it is targeted at those who have the luxury and privilege of being able to engage and act.
If we are living comfortably, we are the lucky ones. Morally, I believe that coming from a position of privilege we have a responsibility to act. But Andrea puts it better:
“We’re waking up to the facts that though we have all the stuff in the world and so much knowledge about how to live, what truly matters is human connection…. We’ve been building a world where we’ve never felt more disconnected … divided … unhappy.
Together we really can …make real change for good.
If enough of us can step up to the challenge of our times, we can reach the tipping point to real change…. When we achieve this, we can help everybody rise - especially our fellow-travelers who are less comfortable, less fortunate.”
The world is on a ‘highway to climate hell’, António Guterres, UN Secretary-General told world leaders as the climate conference COP 27 opened last week.
Extreme weather events triggered by global warming disproportionately affect those with the least resources. The scale of the problem is so enormous it’s hard to contemplate, and time is running out.
Even in a rich country such as the UK, we’re seeing increasing extremes of wealth distribution, with the poor getting poorer. War and rising inflation are driving fuel and food insecurity and a cost of living crisis. Things are tough as we reel from the impact of Covid and the world recession. And lets not even get into the farce of political “leadership” over here.
In the face of all of this, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a mental health crisis. In May 2021 the ONS reported rates of depression doubling since Covid and in July of that year it was found that 5 children in every classroom are likely to have a mental health problem.
How the hell are we supposed to deal with such a monumental wall of crisis and jeopardy? It’s so enormous, it stops you in your tracks. You’d think it would provoke the primal flight or fight response. But all too often it actually breeds apathy and even indifference. It’s too much to compute so we turn away or withdraw.
It's too difficult, inconvenient, painful, costly and scary to look at. And we’re too small to make a difference. We don’t have the time, the energy, the know-how to do anything about it. Where would we start?
This book. Uncommon Courage
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson said the song ‘Highway To Hell’ refers to driving across Australia in a tour van “When the Sun's setting in the west and you're driving across it, it is like a fire ball.” Arguably the planet is heading for its own existential fire ball. Perhaps a literal one.
While some of us have been turning away or trying to ignore the fire ball, someone else has been staring it down. Learning as much as they can about it. Sharing those lessons in the hopes of inspiring others to start tackling it too.
This person. Andrea T Edwards.
You know those self-help or business books where you really only need to read the title because that’s all the book has to say? (I’m afraid I’ve always assumed, having judged the book by its cover, that ‘Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway’ is one of those. I’m doing it a disservice I’m sure. I’ll have to go and read it now).
Uncommon Courage is not that.
It is literally packed with insights and observations designed to prompt you on a journey to connection and engagement. To make a difference. It’s full of love and lessons.
You can read it cover to cover, or you can jump in and out. Each chapter stands alone with its own wisdoms, questions to challenge your thinking and even exercises to develop and embed your own learning. The book can live long with you in that regard.
Andrea is a woman driven to make a difference in the face of the biggest crisis we’ve ever faced. It’s come at great energetic and financial cost for her to be this committed. And to be able do it with such love and positivity is truly inspiring.
She is absolutely changing things, making a difference, empowering others to do that.
Andrea’s message is that small imperfect efforts at scale will bring change. We shouldn’t be daunted by the size of the challenge, or stymied by the pursuit of perfection - we should just get on and do what we can. And her simple lessons open the door to making those efforts.
Finally, let me situate myself in this review. I’m an educated, relatively affluent white woman in a rich western country. One of the big debates at this year’s COP 27 was loss and damages support and the recognition that those who are most affected by and least equipped to deal with the impact of extreme climate change, are also those who contributed least to the crisis. Andrea’s book notes that it is targeted at those who have the luxury and privilege of being able to engage and act.
If we are living comfortably, we are the lucky ones. Morally, I believe that coming from a position of privilege we have a responsibility to act. But Andrea puts it better:
“We’re waking up to the facts that though we have all the stuff in the world and so much knowledge about how to live, what truly matters is human connection…. We’ve been building a world where we’ve never felt more disconnected … divided … unhappy.
Together we really can …make real change for good.
If enough of us can step up to the challenge of our times, we can reach the tipping point to real change…. When we achieve this, we can help everybody rise - especially our fellow-travelers who are less comfortable, less fortunate.”
November 9, 2025
A radiant, heartfelt, and transformative invitation to live with courage, compassion, and authenticity.
In Uncommon Courage: An Invitation, Andrea T. Edwards offers far more than a traditional self-help book, she delivers a soulful manifesto for living bravely and joyfully in a world that often feels uncertain. Through 108 interlinking reflections, she blends humor, mindfulness, and deep emotional wisdom into an illuminating roadmap for self-discovery and collective awakening.
Edwards writes with remarkable sincerity and energy. Her words feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, one who has lived, stumbled, learned, and emerged with clarity. She doesn’t preach; she invites. Each insight feels personal yet universal, addressing anger, fear, purpose, parenting, and even global concerns such as climate change and social responsibility. This breadth gives the book a rare duality: it’s both deeply personal and profoundly global.
What makes Uncommon Courage stand out is its emotional honesty and the joyful curiosity that runs through every page. Edwards encourages readers to ask the difficult questions What if? Why not? and to lead with the heart rather than fear. It’s a book that inspires self-awareness, resilience, and above all, hope.
Andrea T. Edwards reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the quiet, daily choice to move forward with authenticity and purpose. Uncommon Courage is an empowering, luminous companion for anyone seeking to rediscover their light in challenging times.
In Uncommon Courage: An Invitation, Andrea T. Edwards offers far more than a traditional self-help book, she delivers a soulful manifesto for living bravely and joyfully in a world that often feels uncertain. Through 108 interlinking reflections, she blends humor, mindfulness, and deep emotional wisdom into an illuminating roadmap for self-discovery and collective awakening.
Edwards writes with remarkable sincerity and energy. Her words feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, one who has lived, stumbled, learned, and emerged with clarity. She doesn’t preach; she invites. Each insight feels personal yet universal, addressing anger, fear, purpose, parenting, and even global concerns such as climate change and social responsibility. This breadth gives the book a rare duality: it’s both deeply personal and profoundly global.
What makes Uncommon Courage stand out is its emotional honesty and the joyful curiosity that runs through every page. Edwards encourages readers to ask the difficult questions What if? Why not? and to lead with the heart rather than fear. It’s a book that inspires self-awareness, resilience, and above all, hope.
Andrea T. Edwards reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the quiet, daily choice to move forward with authenticity and purpose. Uncommon Courage is an empowering, luminous companion for anyone seeking to rediscover their light in challenging times.
March 18, 2022
There are countless numbers of self-help books available on the market. Sometimes it can even seem as though there are more books than problems that exist in the human experience. However, author Andrea T. Edwards in her book Uncommon Courage: An Invitation, offers a different type of solution to the foibles of existence, and one that definitely strikes a chord.
Drawing from her globetrotting experience, Andrea organizes the knowledge she has gained into 7 different kinds of wisdom. She dedicates subsequent chapters to each topic and provides helpful self-analysis questions and notes throughout. She also provides a free workbook which you can download to enable you to really delve deep and get the most that one can out of her writing.
I found the book to be very encouraging and even if not everything mentioned was applicable to my own personal situation, I feel that there is absolutely something in the book for everyone. For anyone wanting an encouraging and adaptable way to get one’s life to a better state, I would definitely recommend reading this book.
June 4, 2022
This book gives little snippets of wisdom for finding self-awareness in life.
I did not like that this book uses foul language and has a crass sense of humor. The writing style did not appeal to me at all. The author spends too much time talking about their own life experiences, instead of getting to the point.
I didn't feel like they were really an expert in anything they were talking about. Some of their ideas go directly against the advice of actual mental health professionals, like saying to just ignore your worries and hope they go away. Actual therapists will tell you that ignoring your negative thoughts will only strengthen them. The author doesn't appear to have any training in mental health. They are just sharing their own philosophies about life.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I did not like that this book uses foul language and has a crass sense of humor. The writing style did not appeal to me at all. The author spends too much time talking about their own life experiences, instead of getting to the point.
I didn't feel like they were really an expert in anything they were talking about. Some of their ideas go directly against the advice of actual mental health professionals, like saying to just ignore your worries and hope they go away. Actual therapists will tell you that ignoring your negative thoughts will only strengthen them. The author doesn't appear to have any training in mental health. They are just sharing their own philosophies about life.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
March 22, 2022
I found in "Uncommon Courage" a book with such a positive vibe that it was hard for me to put down once I started reading it. It offers us 108 interlinking strategies to start thinking differently and instill once and for all optimism in our own minds and lives.
The narrative becomes inviting and the invitation includes being courageous enough to live in this world every single day. It is a practical book which one of the main aims is inner transformation and reflection.
After reading it, I realized it was not that difficult to think and reflect upon my current life and visualize myself in the future and understand that I am not late anywhere, I am right in the place and time I should be right now.
The narrative becomes inviting and the invitation includes being courageous enough to live in this world every single day. It is a practical book which one of the main aims is inner transformation and reflection.
After reading it, I realized it was not that difficult to think and reflect upon my current life and visualize myself in the future and understand that I am not late anywhere, I am right in the place and time I should be right now.
July 11, 2022
Daytona Beach Shores FL Book Club Member Barb B reviewed Uncommon Courage by Andrea T Edwards (Book Trib Book) Self Help Book. She LOVED it. She encouraged her grandson to read and use it and he is enjoying it as well.
“This book brings joy to the heart and soul. I love the honesty that she imparted in her stories. For instance, telling you at the beginning that parts of the book may not be for you – so don’t read them! Sometimes you have to be tough to get bad thoughts that sometimes come into your heart. Tell them to “Get the Hell out!” She imports her knowledge into how to handle many situations- personal, job, business, and many more. I can’t remember a book I have enjoyed more.” #BookTribBookClub#BookTribBC
“This book brings joy to the heart and soul. I love the honesty that she imparted in her stories. For instance, telling you at the beginning that parts of the book may not be for you – so don’t read them! Sometimes you have to be tough to get bad thoughts that sometimes come into your heart. Tell them to “Get the Hell out!” She imports her knowledge into how to handle many situations- personal, job, business, and many more. I can’t remember a book I have enjoyed more.” #BookTribBookClub#BookTribBC
March 24, 2022
Dare to be happy.
Andrea Edwards is the author of Uncommon Courage: An invitation, a good self-help book. As the author says, it has 108 interlinking strategies to shift your thinking, improve your mood, and lighten your heart. It is about courage, bravery and how to find the strength to do things differently.
It is the type of book for people who need a very positive view of life. It is full of tips and advice to improve our life. Although it is very peaceful, sometimes too much for me, I felt that it inspired me to be happy. I liked it because I think it is sincerely written from the writer's own personal experiences. In my opinion, it can positively impact the lives of many people.
Andrea Edwards is the author of Uncommon Courage: An invitation, a good self-help book. As the author says, it has 108 interlinking strategies to shift your thinking, improve your mood, and lighten your heart. It is about courage, bravery and how to find the strength to do things differently.
It is the type of book for people who need a very positive view of life. It is full of tips and advice to improve our life. Although it is very peaceful, sometimes too much for me, I felt that it inspired me to be happy. I liked it because I think it is sincerely written from the writer's own personal experiences. In my opinion, it can positively impact the lives of many people.
November 10, 2022
There are so many aha moments in Andrea T Edwards Uncommon Courage: An invitation. I laughed, cried and enjoyed adding #wisdoms from this read into my life. Andrea has a unique approach, amazing insight, empathy and the ability to take the knowledge from hindsight good or bad with wisdom and considered reflection. This is definitely not a book you read and then it journeys to the book shelf, it's out on the desk ready when I need to reflect or seek wisdom guidance. Great read, loved it.
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February 11, 2022This book is packed full of words of encouragement, inspiration, humor, humility and practical advice that you can actually apply to your own life. As Andrea says, “pick something you can change today and just start.” That’s it … pure and simple.
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July 1, 2021
This is a particular genre of books. The book that started as a series of blogs.
This structuring device rarely works without deep editing It has not worked in this case.
This has ended up as a 'book' exploring leadership, with attention to social media.
I learned nothing from this book. Self evident truths were restated.
What I learned from this book is that drafting and editing matters.
This structuring device rarely works without deep editing It has not worked in this case.
This has ended up as a 'book' exploring leadership, with attention to social media.
I learned nothing from this book. Self evident truths were restated.
What I learned from this book is that drafting and editing matters.
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