Books by Johnny Cavazos, MD
The Authentic Self Series
Four books about courage, purpose, fear, pain — and becoming the person God created you to be.
Still from “The Light of Your Face”
Reading order
Where to Begin
New to the series? Start with Book 1, Brave The Wave, and follow the journey in order.
Book 1 of 4 · 2019
Brave The Wave
Discover and Fully Realize Your Authentic Self
Anxious? Stressed? Confused? Looking for solutions? As a practicing physician, that is exactly the situation Johnny Cavazos was in.
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In this poignant and riveting account of his decade-long journey of discovery, you will gain valuable insight to help you understand and actually appreciate the waves, trials and storms that we all encounter in our lives.
- Short vignettes from the medical world and the captivating world of near-death experiences
- Practical approaches to increase joy, clarity, love and personal peace
- Written with brutal honesty and humor
Kindle · Paperback
Book 2 of 4 · 2020
Discover Your Passion, Release Your Power
How To Fulfill Your Purpose In the Power of the Authentic Self
Unleash the power, spark and drive that is burning deep within you. More than 100 million American adults who describe themselves as Christian are still searching for clarity regarding their purpose in life.
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In the second book of the Authentic Self series, Dr. Cavazos guides us onto the next leg of the journey toward our Authentic Self.
- Identify the qualities that define your unique passion
- Unlock the power of self-motivation and focus
- Discover the 18 sources of physical and spiritual power
Kindle · Paperback · Audiobook (narrated by the author)
Book 3 of 4 · 2021
Challenge Your Fear, Empower Your Spirit
Transform From Worrier to Warrior In the Power of the Authentic Self
Crush the fear and anxiety that holds you down, while developing the confidence and boldness that you have always wanted.
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In this third book of the Authentic Self series, Dr. Cavazos helps you confront and challenge the fear that has hindered you, using proven psychological principles and techniques that free you to pursue your goals.
- Learn how fear and anxiety are generated, and which habits grow them
- Discover the 20 Iron Clad Principles
- Stand firm, confront your enemy and win your war
Kindle · Paperback
Book 4 of 4 · 2026 Newest
The Pain Paradox
How to Use the Transformative Power of Pain to Discover Meaning, Purpose and Authenticity
Pain is the one thing that never lies. Drawing from three decades in the emergency room, Dr. Johnny Cavazos confronts the silent crisis of the human heart.
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This isn’t a book of easy answers or comfortable clichés. It is a medically grounded, spiritually fearless exploration of why we suffer, and how that suffering, faced with honesty, becomes a catalyst for power, empathy and purpose.
- The 10 “Spiritual Stops”
- The Mirror of Truth
- The Power of the Paradox
Kindle
All four books
The Complete Series on Amazon
All four books on Kindle, Books 1–3 in paperback, and Book 2 as an audiobook on Audible.