From Library Journal
Popular speaker and "spiritual life counselor" Vanzant presents inspiration and advice addressed primarily to African American women but of use to everyone. She emphasizes that we have within ourselves the resources to solve most of our problems. "We always get what we expect," she says, and adds, "It is the Father's pleasure to give you the kingdomAthe issue is, are you willing to receive it?" In Faith in the Valley, she uses "valley" as a metaphor and cites ten kinds of valleys in which we can find ourselves: life, understanding, courage, knowledge, wisdom, o.p.p. (other's people's problems and perspectives), comeuppance, purpose and intent, nonresistance, and love. "Wherever you are, play some, pray some, and have faith. When the praise goes up, the blessings come down." "Iyanla Live!" is a series of live recordings of programs Vanzant has presented. Audience responses are included. In Our Relationship with Money, she maintains that the state of our finances reflects our values and spiritual health. "Don't complain as you pay your bills. They come after you've made the phone calls, worn the shoes, used the car. The bills are evidence that you have been blessed." In Our Relationship with the World, she stresses that we are already empowered and it is up to us to act on that empowerment today, not to wait for some confluence of circumstances that may never come to be. Vanzant's no-nonsense advice is itself empowering and affirming. For public library collections.ANann Blaine Hilyard, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
Joan Brady author of God on a Harley Faith in the Valley is a healing balm, skillfully applied to our deepest and oldest wounds. Iyanla Vanzant gently takes our attention off the negative thoughts which have left so much pain and destruction in their wake, and restores a new resiliency to our souls. She leaves us ready to receive love again...our own and that of others.
Julia A. Boyd author of In the Company of My Sisters Wisdom, courage, and faith sprinkled with lots of blessings and love: the message of Iyanla Vanzant comes right from the heart and goes straight to the soul. Iyanla truly loves and cares about us sisters and it shows. Thank you, sister Iyanla, for your gifts.
Review
Julia A. Boyd author of In the Company of My Sisters Wisdom, courage, and faith sprinkled with lots of blessings and love: the message of Iyanla Vanzant comes right from the heart and goes straight to the soul. Iyanla truly loves and cares about us sisters and it shows. Thank you, sister Iyanla, for your gifts.
Review
Julia A. Boyd author of In the Company of My Sisters Wisdom, courage, and faith sprinkled with lots of blessings and love: the message of Iyanla Vanzant comes right from the heart and goes straight to the soul. Iyanla truly loves and cares about us sisters and it shows. Thank you, sister Iyanla, for your gifts.
Faith in the Valley: Lessons for Women on the Journey to Peace FROM OUR EDITORS
Finding solace when life is rough can be a challenge to end all challenges. When lost in a "valley" -- grief, fear, pain, poverty -- comfort and peace can seem terribly far away. Vanzant's warm faith provides an inspirational beacon for all those stumbling in the darkness of life's valleys, illuminating a path to peace and wholeness.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Being in a valley can be a lonely and bewildering experience. This book was written to help you feel less lonely, by reminding you that you really aren't ever alone since God is always by your side, but more important, you are always by your own side. No matter how dire the situation may seem, no matter how dark and bleak the valley may be, you have all you need within you to survive the valley - any valley. Even though you may not know how you got into the valley in the first place, you do know, deep inside yourself, how to get through and out and free. You just need a little faith in yourself and a little guidance to find that faith within yourself.
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Library Journal
Popular speaker and "spiritual life counselor" Vanzant presents inspiration and advice addressed primarily to African American women but of use to everyone. She emphasizes that we have within ourselves the resources to solve most of our problems. "We always get what we expect," she says, and adds, "It is the Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom--the issue is, are you willing to receive it?" In Faith in the Valley, she uses "valley" as a metaphor and cites ten kinds of valleys in which we can find ourselves: life, understanding, courage, knowledge, wisdom, o.p.p. (other's people's problems and perspectives), comeuppance, purpose and intent, nonresistance, and love. "Wherever you are, play some, pray some, and have faith. When the praise goes up, the blessings come down." "Iyanla Live!" is a series of live recordings of programs Vanzant has presented. Audience responses are included. In Our Relationship with Money, she maintains that the state of our finances reflects our values and spiritual health. "Don't complain as you pay your bills. They come after you've made the phone calls, worn the shoes, used the car. The bills are evidence that you have been blessed." In Our Relationship with the World, she stresses that we are already empowered and it is up to us to act on that empowerment today, not to wait for some confluence of circumstances that may never come to be. Vanzant's no-nonsense advice is itself empowering and affirming. For public library collections.--Nann Blaine Hilyard, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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