Strip Off Your Fear: Radiate the Confidence Within

by Betsy Talbot

Author Betsy Talbot's message is

"Speak up. Be proud of who you are, what you know, and what you do. Help other women do the same. When you change your world for the better, you make it better for the rest of us."

Talbot wrote this book for the "Good Girls" – women who go along to get along, never rock the boat, and put their own desires last.
Sound familiar?

In this book, Talbot leads readers through a striptease of the emotional layers that can suffocate our innate confidence, preventing women from reaching their personal, professional, and societal goals.

In her signature style, she marries learning with action, using deeply personal stories to illustrate breakthroughs and then guiding the reader through exercises to reveal their own flawed and fabulous selves.

It is a bold book for women who want to live a life bigger than the one they have right now. And it is definitely a conversation starter at a book club!

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology

217 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2012

About the author

Since I first learned to read, I've devoured at least one book a week (currently, about three). As curious as I am about what other people write, I'm just as curious to talk about it in real life, especially if we can do it over a great meal.

In 2010, I sold everything I owned along with my husband to take off on a trip around the world that turned into a full-time lifestyle. You'd think this adventure would have replaced some of my reading time, but if anything it fueled it.

In 2014 we bought a house in a small village in Spain, and when we're not traveling, this is where we make our home. It's a beautiful place to live and write...and read!

After coauthoring four nonfiction books with my husband, I'm now writing a romance series for women over 40 called The Late Bloomers. Adventure, love, and self-discovery await these experienced and confident women!

Happy reading,

Betsy

Reviews

[Michelle Mazur · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is thought-provoking, bare, raw, and revealing. I love how Betsy relates her own story to us, and every woman will be able to see a part of herself in this book. The exercise are invaluable in helping you figure out how to stip-off your fear.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I felt a little old to be reading this book. I am 64. The more I read I realized you are never too old to be told or reminded that one needs to be authentic. This book was a good reminder on how to become that authentic self I have been striving for years to become. Yes I did say reminder. I didn't feel there was anything new in this book but she had an interesting way of making her point. I could see myself rereading parts of the book now and again.

[Sandy Choate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Girl Gets Naked But Not All Applies

Overall the book was good. A lot of euphemisms that don’t necessarily apply to me and that’s okay since it wasn’t written directly for me. There is a lot of good advice on how to become your authentic self.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first self-help book I have finished. It was funny and also helped me shift my perspectives on some important aspects.

[Vicky Connelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fear does destroy the joy in life. I’m gong to start reprogramming my brain to enjoy the present.

[Maria Miaoulis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although a tad repetitive, I like how the author uses her life experiences with the metaphor of the stage to break down the discussion into digestable parts. If you're not left feeling inspired to start speaking your mind less fearfully going forward, then reread the book until you finally come to this realization.

[Donna Sako · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different

This is a different perspective of how women have avoided getting or doing what they want. The idea is that women are introspective and try not to stand out or for what they really want. Fortunately, that is not me-never has been. I had a father who raised me to believe in myself and that I was worthy and equal. For those not so lucky, this is a good read.

[Leena · Rating 1 out of 5]

I ended up disliking this book quite a bit. The author is brash and abrasive and I got quickly tired of her repeating her own adventures and rebelliousness. Not to mention the constant references to various celebrities. Who cares and *yawn*. I don't think I learned anything except to stay away from people who carry their individuality on their sleeve THAT desperately.

[Kj · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were really entertaining nuggets in this otherwise pedestrian book. Also the scary insight that some people really are That Insecure... yikes.

[Jacy Buchholz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will go back to this book again to review and use some of the information.