Book Review
Lights Out! Helping Your Kids Overcome Their Fear of the Dark
by Chad Cramer
Book Description
Lights Out! is packed with real-life examples from the author's life as well as his children's, as he challenges the prevalent fear of the dark in a courageous duel. After dealing with this fear for over a decade and then again with his children, Chad determined to help others overcome this fear from the things he learned. If you've ever struggled with this fear or your children currently do, then dive in and discover how your children can win through Scripture and the scores of "fearbusters" listed at the end of each chapter. Victory can start immediately, and your children don't have to wait any longer to enjoy the wonders of the night instead of being afraid of them. They'll learn to rely on the "God who sees" and the one who created darkness for a reason. Whether your children are in their toddler years or in college, this book delivers the message in an amusing yet strategic way, to help your children trample fear with faith. Sweet dreams and peaceful nights await the courageous child who learns to rest in the shadow of the Almighty!
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Hubbie's Book Review
A very clever book written using the bible messages as a reminder of why and how we are what we are .This book took me back to my childhood and how my parents taught me what was right and wrong and if I looked inside myself and followed my instinct I would not be wrong.
The book also gives excellent examples of how fear can be seen through a small person eyes and solutions to overcome that fear. The author uses the most common fear of most children the fear of the dark.Using the scriptures, messages in the bible and the interpretation of those message for use in the modern age is first class. Reading this book reminded me of how I calmed and comforted my children when they were afraid, ie getting them to talk to me about how their day went whilst they were lying in bed before sleep time so no bad thoughts were in their minds and letting them know I was close by and watching over them, just like God does. Some people might not like the theme or messages given by this book but it is amazing how in times of trouble people turn to their faith and ask for answers.I would urge anyone with a young child to read this book.
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About the Author
When his children began to struggle with the fear of the dark; writing this book came naturally for him. The process of researching this fear, studying God's word and even helping his boys overcome this fear was such a wonderful time of growth.
He lives with his wife and four boys in Colorado Springs. When he is not stopping his boys from search and destroy missions, he enjoys hiking in the Rockies, snowboarding, writing and entertaining friends and family.
Feel free to give feedback or share some of your child's experiences at cramerbooks@gmail.com!
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Somehow none of the children who I have been in contact with have been afraid of the dark--maybe because all my friends used nightlights? Who knows? I was not afraid of it either--but then I knew my Dad as always around if anything bad happened!!
ReplyDeleteI'm constantly looking for resources for me and my colleagues (we're school counselors) so this is wonderful. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an awesome book for children afraid of the dark and thank you for sharing your review with us,
ReplyDeleteFortunately for us (me and my kids) noone here was ever afraid of the dark. I've heard from other parents it can be really hard to soothe the child.
ReplyDeleteMy son was afraid of the dark years ago. I wish I'd had a book like this back then!
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