MARICAR REYES-POON

Courage Building is not a topic taught in school. This is what Maricar is all about – a book on “courage in the face of adversity.”

It’s mainly for women, however, it was so engaging that I read it from cover to cover… in two days! Whew. Every man should read this too to understand the depths of a woman’s heart.

Maricar is so personal and brutally honest (in a good way) that it “encourages courage” among women to aspire for higher standards. Although she depicts her journey of seeking God, the book is not preachy at all.

Caught in a problem with no answers, when everything else fails, God will never fail you. As Maricar found out, in the darkest of times, God’s light will outshine any adversity… as long as you have courage.

Highly recommend this book. It is about way beyond ‘that scandal’ – it is about healing and becoming closer to God in the process. It had also made me take a good look at myself in terms of forgiving and thinking things like “Bakit di naman ako masamang tao pero ganito…?” I am humbled by Maricar’s honesty and sincerity, and truly proud of the woman she has become! Plus let us not forget na napakaganda niya, magaling na artista, regal ang bearing, isang doktora at ngayon ay maligayang maybahay ni Richard Poon. Matino at mabuting tao na nasangkot sa hindi dapat. I am honored to know such a woman.

Maricar, thanks for writing your redemption story! Inspiring and really touching. Reading your journey shows us how God can use even our darkest times to inspire people to live in the light. I love how she was able to express her faith to the everyday life and struggles of people. I would highly recommend this book to all who feel they are in a dead end because there is hope!

Thank you Ms. Maricar! sobrang dami ko iyak at talagang tagos to the bone lahat ng mga sinabi mo dito sa book na to. Ang dami ko din natutunan. Thank you so much! Sobrang inspiring a mabasa to at napaka helpful para sa mga taong gusto din maka cope up at magpatawad.

Suitability: I would recommend this to everyone from teens to adults regardless of gender.

This book is simple, raw, and relatable. I admire your vulnerability in writting this book po. Thank you for sharing your life story to us. Your intentions with this book are clearly expressed and easy to understand. You can read it in one sitting but I chose to take breaks and savored the wisdom of each chapter.

Suitability: Great inspirational read for all people from all walks of life.

This book is definitely worth the hype. finished reading it in two days and i definitely learned a lot more in those two days than years of reading other self help books which offer the same bland advice. this book offers practical advice with real life experience. I loved it. Thanks so much!

I feel like i’ve been stuck in the past and need to find ways to get up. i want to be saved or redeemed just like you. this could be the first step to recovery. thank you for sharing your story with us ms maricar.

Suitability: This book is like a refuge for those who are fighting their silent battles of shame, guilt, and resentment from their tinged moral integrity.

Written in a very personal and conversational manner, one feels company through the pages.

I was amazed that there are reflection questions at the last few pages.

Thank you Ms. Maricar for sharing your story!

I was moved and inspired while reading your book! Maybe your book is God’s answer to my questions cause Im feeling empty and sad lately.

More power!

This book is a good find. Relatable in many ways.

Thank you so much Maricar for this book. Ito yung pinakabest purchase ko sa sa shopee. Also nadeliver agad. Sorry kasi natagalan ako nakalimutan ko. Thank you!

Finished the book in 2 days in every lunch and coffee break in my office. I’m definitely right about buying this book. It got me more enlightened and understand lessons from the darkest part of my life. Thank you for sharing this story. It’s worth the wait and every penny. Also bought your other book pala. Will start to read it soon.

Grabe ang ganda ng book, yong akala ko perfect ang life ng artista dahil sa status nila sa buhay at nakikita sila sa TV pero lahat pala tau may kanya kanya Ing struggles at walang pinipili. I am not a bookworm person kase books makes me fall asleep and this is just a few books na natapos ko talaga at inuulit ulit ko esp ung pages na parang ako ung nasa situation ni Miss Maricar. Salute you Miss, and this book made me see myself worthy.

Perfect for people who are feeling lost and hopeless.

This is a good book where readers can relate. Not something that is intimidating to read.

The more you read each page the deeper you check yourself. A very relatable that inspires how to overcome demons with God’s grace.

I’ve been experiencing anxiety a lot lately…This book helped me heal… The first time I saw her interview with Toni G, I already know that I will be eager to buy her book… She has a lot of wisdom and she shared it using this book. Thank you Ms. Maricar for sharing your knowledge and healing journey to everyone through this book.. She’s the perfect representation of women empowerment… To everyone who’s suffering quietly from the so called “depression” and “anxiety,” you all need to have this book handy… This is amazing…

Nakakaiyak! It left me speechless after reading the book as in ngayon lang. And it made me wanna read the book all over again. Hindi ko ma explain what my heart is feeling right now. Kasi sa chapter 7 and 8 na Hurdles to Healing made me really sob pati na sa part ng A Letter To My Younger Self. This book is an answered prayer to me. Ty Maricar!