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Spoonful of Courage: Equations to Find Grace in Life's Challenges Kindle Edition

by Charles W. Page (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR THINKING USING A SIMPLE EQUATION


While everyone faces challenges, few understand why and how they should respond to them. Through inspirational stories and simple equations, this book shows you how to see your problems using a different set of lenses. What makes Spoonful of Courage unique among other Christian self-improvement books is the way it’s presented—through formulas.

Most people adopt a mental framework which confines them. They see themselves as victims or zeroes. And most books on self-improvement move you from victim to hero using self-help techniques. This self-improvement book uses equations to transform how you see your circumstances, encouraging you to embrace grace thinking.

Instead of confining you, these formulas help define and refine your thinking. In this grace book, God is the hero. And through these inspirational stories, you’ll discover:
  • You don’t have to be a victim to life’s circumstances.
  • You don’t have to adopt a zero mentality, thinking of yourself as inadequate.
  • You don’t have to be the hero of your story. You don’t have to carry the stress and burdens of life. You don’t have to fear failure. And you don’t have to live in the fear of having your shortcomings exposed.
Although this work is more than a Christian apologetics book, we discuss many of the reasons so many people believe in a higher power and more specifically—the Christian faith. This courage book goes beyond that. It discusses psychology, self-help—from a Christian worldview.

Each spoonful explores how we see circumstances and how we see life. Big picture stuff. My hope for you as we move through the formulas—from evidence into experience—your walk with God will be viewed in a fresh and personal way.

This book is for you if:

  • Your need a dose of hope, courage, and perspective in your life challenges.
  • You’re looking for helpful tools to thrive in our nanosecond culture.
  • You want a safe place to explore Christianity and spirituality.

In this book you will:

  • Explore how you see our circumstances
  • Gain helpful resources for Christian personal growth
  • Understand how to deal with emotions
  • Obtain techniques on stress management
  • Learn about grace and the impact it makes on how you see life.
  • Discover evidence for why Christians believe what they believe.

Dr. Chuck, the best guy to see on the worst day of your life, is a surgeon who has walked with people in their most troubled moments for twenty plus years. If you’re willing, click the Amazon “look inside” feature, read the first chapter of these inspirational stories, and hear about Frank’s dilemma—his nail in the neck.

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  4. Publication date
    April 11, 2022
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    10 - 12
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"Spoonful of Courage is a no nonsense guide to melding how to live a more productive and satisfying life while staying true to Christian values. This is an easy read, and provides simple insights and habits that are easy to implement into your everyday life. This book, which will help you live a more fulfilling, productive, and satisfying life, is highly recommended!"

Kent Burden
Author: Is Your Chair Killing You?



"Spoonful of Courage is a challenging apologetic for a worldview at variance with our popular culture and the spirit of the times. Dr. Page effectively uses poignant stories from his personal and professional life to illustrate the importance of confronting one's confirmation biases, and the worthy pursuit of absolute Truth. This book exposes the fallacy of "doing" before "being"; it is extremely well thought out and engaging at the same time. Regardless of your worldview, you should read this."

Mark Bruce MD, FACEP
Author: Jackie, A Boy, and A Dog: A Warm Cold War Story


"A Spoonful of Courage is not what you would expect from the pen of a surgeon. Dr. Page sees the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. He brings compassion, hope, and healing to medicine. And, he encourages us to hold tightly to our faith during challenging physical times. This book blesses the heart and soul."

Bernadette Anderson MD,
Founder: Life in Harmony



"I have had the pleasure of working with Dr Chuck Page as a valued contributor to our corporate wellness platform. With Spoonful of Courage, Dr Chuck takes inspirational stories from his many years of working with patients and extends that into a framework for understanding and prospering in a complicated world. His insights and unique life 'equations' will help so many deal with the challenges they face in their own lives."

Alan Winters
Co-Founder/COO, Vigoroom




"Your legs allow you to get from point A to point B. But only your brain determines the level of happiness and effectiveness of that trip. These equations explain how to maximize your journey."

Alexander B. Korelin
Author, Consultant and Radio Talk Show Host




"The world is shaking. Life is more challenging than ever. We need guidance. We need wisdom. This book is packed full of both. Thank goodness for Dr. Chuck Page."

Gary Roe
Award-winning, bestselling author, grief specialist, and speaker.




"In my eyes, Chuck is a humble genius! In addition to inspiring us with his stories of hope, he uses his experiences as a surgeon to formulate practical equations to assist us as we navigate the dis-ease of our own lives. He invites any and all to embrace the practical tools that God can use to transform our mind, body and spirit regardless of our circumstances."

Heather Carter,
Author Soul Selfie and Soul-Selfie#NoFilter




"These formulas helped me grasp what it's all about. If you trying to figure life out, Spoonful of Courage helps you put the pieces together in a cohesive, understandable way. And the stories challenged me to think deeply about how I respond in certain situations. This is a great book to give to a friend who's struggling with their faith—either with intellectual questions or with adversity."


Joe Pettigrew
Author, speaker and CEO of In the Zone Ministries.

From the Author

Howdy, Dr. Chuck here.

I wrote this book in the Spoonful of Courage series for several reasons:


  • To encourage people going through tough times
  • To help people from all walks of life understand how they see life
  • To encourage people to really think deeply about what they believe.
I first heard of these equations from Jack Canfield, one of my second-level heroes. When I heard the formulas (presented in a different form), I realized something was missing in the equation. As I reflected on the formulas and also on the contributions of other writers, I realized there were things which were good, beautiful, and true. Yet these principles didn't fit with all of reality and work in all life's chaotic struggles.

What was missing? God. I realized how grace was the defining factor of this higher level of thinking--about life, the universe, and everything. Now this framework doesn't undo or supplant the lower formulas. This formula completes them. Every worldview has things which are real, beautiful, and good in them--but they are incomplete.

Writing this book has been a challenging pursuit. Articulating why I believe in a higher power, and specifically the personal God expressed in the Christian faith, has been a journey.

Many people never consider Christianity because they have no mental framework to understand why it makes sense. Come and join me on this journey. My goal is to inspire you, make you think, and help you see your life struggles through new lenses.

Dr. Chuck

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09XF4CLNW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spoonful of Courage Publishing (April 11, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1957 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 185 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0999760963
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    Dr. Page helps everyday people navigate life’s inevitable tragedies and triumphs. He is the founder of Spoonful of Courage which aims at providing hope and inspiration in small doses. The goal of all Dr. Chuck's writing and speaking is to express the impact that the Christian faith makes in our life struggles.

    Through his books, interviews, and devotions, Dr. Chuck peers into the everyday lives of people struggling, learning, and thriving in their challenges.

    A graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Chuck completed his training under pioneering surgeon, Dr. Michael E. Debakey, whose discoveries influenced medicine in the twentieth century. He's in private practice in Texas, mentors medical students, and serves overseas teaching surgical residents in mission hospitals.

    When he’s not doctoring and mentoring, Dr. Chuck loves spending time with his wife, Joanna, and their five amazing children – Jacob, Jonathan, Georgia, Jane Aubrey and Charlie.

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Hadley W
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books I Have Ever Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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I came across this book at the best time in my life. I have had a lot of trials, especially this past year, and have really felt like I have been living life on the defensive. After reading Dr. Chuck’s Spoonful of Courage, he gave me a new way of thinking that can be implemented right away in my life and help me grow stronger through Christ. He perfectly connects his own personal experiences to reflect on different ways of thinking that are broken down in straight-forward, easy to understand solutions.
I have personally known Dr. Chuck and his family for as long as I can remember. He and his family are some of the most faith filled people I know, and I cannot think of anyone better to help improve people’s lives by teaching them to grow stronger through Christ.
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Celeste S
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring read
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Dr Charles W. Page has written an inspiring and thought-provoking book: Spoonful of Courage. This reading seeks to help people in improving their lives and in finding joy in their reality. Many times, it is very difficult to be happy and uplifted due to the current circumstances that are affecting the world. In this context, people adopt different frameworks that put them in the place of victims or heroes. Both positions imply a burden being carried by the person that at times becomes impossible to bear. The author explains very clearly and from a Christian perspective, how to rely on God while we revisit our life, our circumstances and our choices to finally thrive, succeed and have a fulfilling life.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. I found it clear and very easy to understand and follow. The pieces of advice it presents are useful and logical. I think that it is a book to keep at hand and read over and over again.
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In my opinion, “Spoonful of Courage” is one of the best self- help books I have read in the last months. It contains a systematic, comprehensible and helpful manual for living a better and peaceful life.
The author, Charles Page, guided me with invaluable advice and taught me to transform my thinking. He did also an amazing job at mapping the science of self-help, self-discipline and patience.
The book offers a set of practical tools and techniques, principle and theory that in my humble opinion are awesome, clear and innovative.
On the other hand, this title is so well organized, simple and captivating that I couldn’t put it down.
I’m happy with this purchase; I found it really inspiring and thought provoking.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Written in an understandable manner!
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By god’s grace, I came across this book and decided to give it a read, hence purchasing it immediately. I am so glad I stumbled upon this book as it opened the gateways of a new perspective for me. The book is written in an understandable manner and consists of several stories through which the author has tried to explain several self-help concepts in a different light. The way the author explained situations with the help of an equation, amazed me the most.

This book brought a totally new perspective on life in me and how to deal with difficult circumstances. I would highly suggest this to everyone who is going through a rough patch in their life in any aspect. This book can be of great help to everyone as it proved for me.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring read
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022
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Written by Charles Page, MD a country surgeon who does way more than just surgery, also helps others heal spiritually and heal their soul. This book is designed to guide you on different ways to tackle problems you may face. It gives you new insight on how to tackle these problems, more ways, ways you've never thought of before. This book helped me in tackling some of the issues I currently dread, it truly gave me the courage and inspiration to take on these problems with a set of new lenses. This book will give you the insight on how to deal with emotional problems, understanding stress, and much more. It's a must read for EVERYONE!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!
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I found Spoonful of Courage: Equations to Find Grace in Life's Challenges by Charles Page an outstanding and insightful book. The author is a surgeon who uses stories of his patients to show us different ways people view life. We can use these stories as illustrations and examples of how we can change our outlook on life. My favorite story and there were many, was about Garth. He took responsibility for what he could change in his life. He didn't focus on the handicaps, disappointments, and shame his family tried imposing on him. His stories are an encouragement. The author's faith gives it, and personal experiences as he shows how relying on God can have a purposeful outcome.
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Ghulam Mustafa
5.0 out of 5 stars Improve yourself and redefine your thinking.
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"Spoonful of Courage: Equation to Find Grace in Life's Challenges" by Charles Page is an excellent self-improvement book. It includes many Christian teachings and quotations as equations and formulas to help you deal with emotions, see your circumstances differently, and explore Christianity.

People might label it as a purely Christian book, but for those who can read between the lines, the book surely helps to explore spirituality. The book can easily be used as a tool to redefine your thinking and fight your way out of stress and isolation.

Moreover, the writer's style is conversational, welcoming, and warm.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Stories and A Unique Perspective for Navigating Life's Challenge
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
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This book is satisfying on many levels. I was initially taken in by the inspirational stories, told from the perspective of a surgeon who has experienced life through his deeply personal interactions with patients. And then the book gets much deeper, providing formulas or equations for managing the inevitable ups and down's in one's own life. It's such an interesting read and I recommend this book for anyone - from devout Christians to folks that don't practice religion at all - as it's a really unique worldview from an author who has important things to say. I also really like Dr Chuck's casual, relatable writing style.
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