Ada, Mich. (January 6, 2025)—As millions of Americans struggle with sugar dependency and its spiritual implications, Wendy Speake’s The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation has resonated deeply with readers, surpassing 400,000 copies sold across formats. The book challenges readers to exchange their sugar cravings for a deeper relationship with God.
Speake ministers to women’s hearts through storytelling and biblical life application. With a background in Hollywood as a trained actress, she couples the power of God’s Word with personal testimony, meeting women in their most common struggles—from sugar addiction to mommy anger—while pointing them to the transforming power of God’s Word and the faithful nearness of His Holy Spirit.
“Reaching 400,000 copies sold is more than a milestone—it represents countless lives transformed,” says Brian Vos, editorial director of Baker Books. “We’re humbled to see how God has used this resource to help people not only break free from sugar addiction but experience true spiritual freedom. Wendy’s message continues to resonate because it addresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of transformation.”
The book provides a structured 40-day journey that teaches readers how to:
- Shift focus from food fixation to spiritual fulfillment
- Identify and address emotional eating triggers
- Experience physical wellness alongside spiritual growth
- Develop sustainable habits for lasting transformation
Wendy Speake is the author of multiple books, including The 40-Day Sugar Fast, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, and The 40-Day Feast. She’s also coauthor of the popular parenting books Triggers, Parenting Scripts, and Life Creative.
Baker Publishing Group: publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.
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