Cathy Madavan - Irrepressible: 12 Principles for a Courageous, Resilient and Fulfilling Life

A powerful primer on how living a strong, courageous and generous life has a lot less to do with circumstances and a lot more to do with character. The principles Cathy so beautifully shares in these pages will unlock your best self. Dont live in regret live an undaunted irrepressible courageous life and know this book will help you!

What a fabulous book. This book is a super-mentor in print form its for everyone, of any background, whos ever thought huh about their own life for even half a moment. Theres wisdom and joy and advice for life in these pages. Its not just a great read, but its even better when it percolates in your head after youve put the book down. Take it, read it, live it, youll love it. Youll thank Cathy afterwards. Its like shes conquered challenges but kept notes along the way at each waypoint and the results are here for you. Highly recommended.

If youre looking to be encouraged and lets face it: who doesnt like the idea of that? then look no further than Irrepressible. Through her honest, engaging and truth-filled writing, Cathy Madavan gets to the heart of so many questions of what it means to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

I know from personal experience that the courage and resilience Cathy writes about she consistently and authentically models in her everyday life. The stories and anecdotes in Irrepressible hugely inspire the reader; this is a book written from the heart, by someone whose deep desire is to empower and equip others to understand their passions and purpose.

Its what they dont teach us in school: how to live and not just survive. With inspirational, crafted words that steer well clear of slogans, Cathy offers welcome help for us all in this practical, pithy page turner. And she does it all with the warm voice of a friend. Highly recommended.

If you ever feel a little lost in life, whether through disappointment, hardship, fear or lack of clear direction, this book will help you find your way and flourish once again. The clarity of Cathys writing makes Irrepressible readable, digestible and therefore instantly actionable.

The pertinent questions at the end of each chapter literally kick you into action.

This book is full of gracious, humble and wise stories. Cathy has such a wonderful ability to package wisdom in a nutshell. I wanted to pull out many of her sentences and write them on a poster to stick on my wall!

Irrepressible is a joyous combination of timeless wisdom and practical experience that will speak life and hope and truth into whatever circumstances you face. Its a glorious invitation to press on and press in to find life in all its fulness.

Life can present us with many challenges: emotionally, mentally, physically and circumstantially. Cathy knows this better than most, because shes navigated difficult personal circumstances over many years and has learnt valuable lessons along the way. She writes with honest humour and gives practical insight into the highs and the lows, the lessons learnt, the resilience gained. This book gives us what we need most in difficult times courage to continue and hope for the future.

In a time where the pressure to constantly produce, perfect and conform is ever increasing, Irrepressible offers a refreshing alternative for healthy, wholehearted living. Drawing from her own personal experience, Cathy writes with disarming humour, authentic vulnerability and insightful wisdom. This is a book that will not only call you to a life of courage, adventure and resilience, but at the same time will give you some very practical tools to walk in it too... I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Cathy is irrepressible. And shes one heck of a funny, frank and fabulous writer.

But this isnt a walk in the park. Theres hard-won wisdom here the type that gets behind your defences and into your blood stream, giving you the courage to be honest about your wobbles, but also giving you the hope that when you wobble, you dont need to fall.

Get a copy of this book. Read it, laugh out loud and then look yourself in the mirror and promise yourself youll start using what youve just read.

Pearls of great wisdom forged from the grit of everyday life, presented with Cathys signature passion and humour. Irrepressible is irresistible.

Life has a wonderful habit of finding a way past obstacles: ask any gardener, or just take a look around on your next walk! As Cathy reminds us, your life is meant to be no exception. In these pages there is wisdom, encouragement, and if you dont feel that able to get past the obstacles at present theres lots to give you hope.

Compelling, honest and very inspiring. Cathy Madavan is the real deal. I have so much respect for her as a person, an author and a speaker. In this accessible book she shares so much wisdom and as someone who knows her, I know she lives it out.

Cathys writing highlights the maturity and determination which mark her, making her a fantastic role model for anyone who refuses to become a victim to the vicissitudes of life. Her tales are easy to identify with and her genius for storytelling makes reading this book effortless, and at the same time, inspiring a rare combination. Im buying this book for people I love who I know will be challenged and encouraged by it. Great job, Cathy! This book sparkles with wit and does what it says on the tin!

Better to get wisdom than gold, insight than silver so says the old proverb. Irrepressible is filled with both wisdom and insight, much of it carved from the most challenging experiences of Cathys own life. Here are principles for living that will stay with you long after you put the book down.

Cathy walks us through 12 principles which are relatable, challenging and empowering.

As you read through each chapter you cant help but be drawn into the challenging call to be irrepressible. Its impossible not to relate and nod your head in agreement with all Cathy shares. Of course, the real gold in these pages is Cathy herself, who models so courageously the irrepressible spirit she calls us to adopt!

Stuff happens and even if life has been kind so far, none of us knows what is around the corner. Cathy writes engagingly and honestly from her own experience in facing the challenges of life. She tackles the issues head on, giving 12 easy-to-follow principles which can help us press through adversity, whatever our circumstances. Read this book and work through the questions at the end of each chapter and you will find yourself inspired to adopt habits and make choices that lead to cultivating an irrepressible spirit.