"Terra Mattson is the real deal. She not only speaks from experience as a mom and as a professional counselor but also stands on a mountain of research and biblical wisdom. We’ve followed her work for years and are thrilled to see her put this message into such an accessible and practical book. If you have a daughter in your life, you need this book."
-- Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, New York Times bestselling authors
"We have served families, adolescents, and children for four decades and have never seen the challenges we are seeing today. If there was ever a time mothers needed an engaging, biblically, and culturally astute guide for parenting girls, it is now. Terra has blessed mothers and daughters with exactly such a book. Courageous is filled with practical insights and wisdom delivered in a very engaging style."
-- Dr. Steven and Celestia Tracy, founders of Mending the Soul
"Terra Mattson has written a book for every woman who is ready to face her fears, fight for her dreams, and show her daughter how to live the very same way. With grace and skill, Terra shows us the possibilities that exist as women sink their roots deep into the love of God while keeping their arms outstretched to a broken world. It’s a beautiful, hopeful picture, indeed."
-- Bo Stern-Brady, author of Beautiful Battlefields, pastor
"This book takes an honest look at the complicated worlds of being a daughter and being a mother to these young ladies. Terra brings
a unique perspective—as a mother and a psychotherapist—to the challenging issue of being a mother and a daughter in today’s confusing world. Courageous brings an honest look at the importance of courage and grace, and I encourage Christian mothers and daughters to share in its practical wisdom."
-- Daniel Sweeney, PhD, LMFT, LPC, professor of counseling at George Fox University
