Souls of My Young Sisters - 9780758231604

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

Includes an inspiring foreword by Madeline N. Small and Grammy® Award winning recording artist Mary J. Blige of FFAWN (Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, Inc.), whose mission is to inspire women from all walks of life to gain the confidence and skills they need to reach their individual potential.