A Souls of My Sisters Book No woman comes into this world with all the answers, but every woman can learn from her sisters. In the Essence® #1 national bestseller Souls of My Sisters, strong, successful black women shared their unforgettable personal stories of faith, hope, and healing. Now, a dynamic new group of young sisters with hopes and dreams, fears and struggles, just like you, tells their stories of triumph over adversity for the generation coming up. . . Being a young woman today means belonging to an ever expanding global community, filled with new opportunities--and complicated challenges. With change comes choices, and making the right ones isn't always easy. The journey can seem overwhelming--but you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with issues of self-esteem, dating, domestic violence, cyber stalking, or racial profiling, within these pages a diverse gathering of women, including entrepreneurs, activists, and entertainers, have words of wisdom, inspiration, and practical information for you. So if you're headed to college, in the midst of your quarter-life crisis, or getting your career or family started, look to your sisters and their heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking, but always encouraging real-life stories. "Souls of My Sisters let all women know it was okay to tell your story and now Souls of My Young Sisters helps young women struggling through life's challenges tell their stories and heal all of us. A must read for all women!" --Kyla Pratt, Actress "If you can't reach a girlfriend to pour out your heart, read Souls of My Sisters. . .Souls is just the thing when you need an extra boost."--Heart and Soul magazine Dawn Marie Daniels brings a spirited array of professional credentials to her role as editor of Souls of My Sisters books. She was the editorial force behind a number of award-winning authors, and has utilized her position and power as one of the book industry's premier editors to ensure that African American projects get the attention they deserve. Daniels has established a commanding presence in adult nonfiction with such books as In the Meantime and One Day My Soul Just Opened Up, both New York Times bestsellers by Iyanla Vanzant. She utilized her years of publishing experience to bring new talent to the surface and helped push them to the forefront of the publishing industry. Daniels' authors have been published by various imprints such as Prentice Hall Press, Fireside, Touchstone, S&S Aguilar, Scribner, Simon & Schuster, and Pocket Books. Candace Sandy is the President of Candace Sandy Communications, a multimedia cooperative targeting women. For over ten years, Sandy has also served as the communications director for Chairman Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District, a member of the House Foreign Service and Financial Services Committees. In her capacity as communications director, Sandy has managed both national and international media campaigns in countries that have included Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, China, Colombia, Cuba, Great Britain, India, Israel, Malaysia, Peru, and Venezuela. A frequent lecturer who has served on several high-profile political campaigns, Sandy has worked tirelessly on behalf of women's issues, including poverty, domestic violence, youth prostitution, anticrime, financial literacy, and reentry into New York City. Sandy is the former general manager of New York University radio station WNYU 89.1 FM. As a former Radio Advertising Bureau Mercury AD/LAB Fellow, Sandy covered the 1993 and 1997 Presidential Inaugurations and the 1996 Summer Olympics, and has conducted radio interviews with numerous celebrities, including Pam Grier, Stevie Wonder, and Will Smith.

Too often in this world, hatred, violence, and ugliness saturate our twenty-four-hour news cycle, capture our attention on city streets, and stain our view of human kind. But kindness, love, mercy, and compassion are stronger than all this negativity and evil combined. In this inspiring collection of stories, Susan Freire-Korn shares how individual women have overcome adversity to emerge stronger and more courageous than ever before. Written by three African American women, three Caucasian women, and three Hispanic women, these tales share how kindness can transcend our basic human differences and bring unity to our lives regardless of culture or race. Each woman offers a unique and uplifting tale of how they suffered through sometimes years of despair and hardship, but never gave up on their desire for a better life. Whether they endured teenage pregnancy, alcoholism, and domestic abuse or loneliness, depression, and low self-esteem, these women prove that no matter the circumstances of chance or culture, the human spirit can triumph and emerge stronger than before. An excellent reference for those seeking to understand cultural differences as well as for those looking for encouragement in their own lives, Soul Sisters, Come on to My House beautifully shows how opening your heart and your mind will make the world a better place for all.

I would like to dedicate this book to the Late-Hazel Bell Wheeler Page who encouraged and started this writing process for me. It started over 30 years ago when I went to visit my Grandmother on a regular basis and to find so many children books in one particular room. I was fascinated and intrigued of the nursery rhymes and the pictures in the book. I was always in a corner with a book in my hand and the rest of the world was tuned out for hours. This led to me entering school spelling bee contests, doing crossword puzzles with my Uncle Harold and I started putting my thoughts on paper. Reading and writing was another form of expression for me to describe what I was feeling and going through in different phases of my life which led to this book. This book of poems is a translation of my life or people around me. It depicts events and situations that have happened throughout my lifetime. My Grandmother encouraged me through the years and after she passed away, motivated me to pursue my dreams. As a young adult I participated in Church Welcomes, Church Anniversaries and Appreciations with my writing and I have compiled my poems together. I literally pray about the occasion because I want the poem to inspire, motivate, and encourage my listeners. Each poem plays a vital role in the person I am today which led me to the title of my book, From My Heart and Soul to Yours. Words are so powerful, that over the years I had to learn to be careful, of what I release to the universe, because it could be damaging to the person on the receiving end. People can sometimes receive your words incorrectly that is why it is so easy for me to put my thoughts on paper. I have come to find out that the voids in my life; God has filled with positive influences in my life. These positive influences have impacted in more ways than they can imagine. I personally would like to thank God for giving me this gift to minister through writing. I want to thank my Mom who is the epitome of my hard work, my sister Kenya, who exemplifies living out your dreams and my Uncle Shawn who teased me in a good way for being a book worm during my childhood. I want to thank my brothers-Odies, EJ and Reginald. I was touched by an Angel, my daughter, LaShara, who started my first poem, Grown Before My Time and making me the woman I am today. My personal family which consists of the Wheelers, Page and Robinsons who have impacted my life genetically. I want to thank my paternal grandmother, Delores, for keeping in touch with me and the relationship you were determined to continue. My church family at Daytona Deliverance Church of God in Daytona Beach, Florida, my Pastors Bishop QT Wallace and Elga Wallace, my best friend and sister, Melissa, my cousin and son, Brandon, my cousins, Mark and Shawanda, Ms. Mattie and Carmela, my spiritual family and encourager, The Albright family, Cynthia, Janay and Fatima were others who have impacted my life as positive influences. To every reader that connects with my book; I pray this book inspire, motivate, encourage, and impact your life in a positive manner. I pray that it transforms, reconfigure, transpire, change, and redirect you to examine the path of your life. I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, there are no coincidences, that our lives are already pre-destined to happen and its at this place and time, not only for my writing to be revealed, but for you to receive what has been written. I have learned during this process that our lives are an open book, and I had to reveal what has been closed for so long. I hope that this book ministers to those who have gone through similar experiences, and there will be more books to come in the future.

Terry is an innocent three-year-old when an older cousin sexually molests her. Confused, afraid, and unsure where to turn, Terry keeps her secret to herself, reluctant to tell any of her six siblings or her parents. With a military father, an unhappy mother, and a loving grandmother, Terry grows up wondering where she fits in, especially when she feels that she should have been born a boy and not a girl. Her turbulent relationship with her mother only fuels her desire to withdraw and find answers to the questions that torment her. In the midst of it all, she strives to keep peace in a family deteriorating from divorce. But the loss of her grandmother at the age of ten changes the direction of her life. Terry struggles with her faith, wondering how God could have taken away the most prolific person in her life. She self appoints herself as protector of both younger siblings also being targeted by another relative as well. Questioning when will it all end?

At the suggestion of a close friend, 36-year old Katherine Williamson began to write her memories down on paper. She was experiencing a troublesome period in her life stemming from a divorce from her husband of fourteen years. She found that she was at a psychological standstill and through the patience and understanding of her family, the closeness of five friends and faith in her God, Katherine was able to move on to the next phase of her life.

Is your family a little wacky? Do you have weird family traditions? Do you have a few quirky family members who you can't help but love? You’re not alone! This collection of 101 heartwarming, hilarious stories celebrates the fun of having those eccentric, unusual, loving famly members. Everyone thinks their family is wacky—and they wouldn’t have it any other way. We’ve assembled 101 laugh-out-loud stories about bizarre traditions, eccentric relatives, peculiar holiday behavior, hysterically funny incidents, and more. You can’t make this stuff up! Share the fun with your spouse, in-laws, parents, grandparents, chil- dren, siblings, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. You’ll enjoy these true, personal stories, divided into 12 chapters of good clean (and not so clean!) fun: · Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh · Relatively Embarrassing · Happily Ever Laughter · We’re All Nuts Here · Dad Did What? · Not So Grave · Family Fun · Grand & Great · Mom Did What? · In-Laws and Out-Laws · Family Bonding · Kids Will Be Kids Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

My Soul Looks Back and Wonder is a book designed to share with young people who are experiencing challenges in their lives. This book aspires the young generation that obstacles can be overcome; that success can be attained despite the hurdle; and various ways to achieve their goals.

Tapping into my Soul, is a three-fold perspective on Charon J. Austin's life. These three entities include remembering her heritage, conquering her youth, and facing her future. Growing up in Alabama, Charon describes in vivid detail instances in her life that have led her to become the young adult she is today. Her destiny, even though still a bit unsure within her own visions, is the driving force of the book, making her ultimate purpose in life the underlying theme. Thus, through taking in account her ancestral lineage, her childhood, and things she hopes to accomplish in life, the book is a probe into the true essence of Charon as a misunderstood individual.

Impassioned civil rights activist, champion of women's rights, hard-driving legislator -- U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is known in Washington as the "Warrior on the Hill." Fire in My Soul is the story of Norton's extraordinary political career, told from a personal perspective. Author Joan Steinau Lester met Norton in 1958 while they were both students at Antioch College. Fire in My Soul charts their longstanding friendship and tells of Norton's rise to leadership -- from her early on-campus activism to demanding a Senate hearing for Anita Hill to standing before the Supreme Court to uphold first amendment rights. Filled with scores of Lester's conversations and correspondence with Norton, interviews with Norton's colleagues and confidantes, and dozens of original photographs, Fire in My Soul is a compelling biography of one of the greatest political pioneers in American history.

This book is kaleidoscope of the lives of Pakistani women, living their daily lives . . . But I had to find the voice to do so, in fact, I had not only to find a voice in a literary sense. I had to learn to speakfirst of all acknowledging that the Pakistani womens experiences had never been represented or acknowledged. We are not recognized for who we are. We needed a vocabulary to bring us out of the shadows. My choice of these particular women was the peculiar mixture of fragility and courage I sensed in them, and a willingness to share their experiences. Initially, they felt they had nothing of any consequence to say. I have lived a very ordinary life, nothing special that is worth mentioning, was their initial response, but as their stories began to unfold revealing a saga of silent metamorphosis; their journey toward self discovery had begun. They had a world to say and the world needed them to say it.