Review by Booklist Review
Taylor's book is in step with the many self-help and guided meditation books currently on the market. She urges her readers to think positively and to have faith that the good will come to them. She is also a realist and states clearly that this may not make life easier to live, but that it will change the way one thinks about that life for the better. Drawing from her own experiences and a rich tradition of spiritual teaching, Taylor talks to her readers as a sister might. She relates stories and lessons with gentleness and humor, and she empowers and encourages those who read her essays to look inside themselves for strength. While some of the essays have been reprinted from her column in Essence magazine, many are new. Her fans will find a familiar friend, and others will discover a spiritual companion to enjoy on their journey. ~--Mary Deeley
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Essence magazine editor-in-chief Taylor collects her columns on spiritual guidance, family life and cultural traditions. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by Library Journal Review
The editor-in-chief of Essence , Taylor writes deeply personal yet relevant essays that affirm the necessity of faith, love, belief, endurance, intuition, acceptance of life in the face of death, health, and intimacy. Taylor writes first of all for black women, sharing her experience of poverty after divorce and of finding faith not only in God but also in herself. Yet ultimately what Taylor writes appeals to common humanity while encouraging transcendence--perhaps most powerfully set forth by her friend Marie, suffering from cancer, who suddenly, helplessly watched her house burn with all of her children inside but who later found the courage to become an advocate for children. Highly recommended. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Booklist Review
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Review by Library Journal Review
