<DIV><DIV>Winner of the 2011 Silver Nautilus Award!</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Combining storytelling and courageous honesty for those who seek spiritually optimistic guidance, this compilation of inspiring stories of female creativity and compassion demonstrates the art of storytelling at its best. Consisting of approximately two dozen nonfiction essays?by authors such as Lauren Artress, Christina Baldwin, Bobbi Gibb, Mama Donna Henes, Jyoti, Dr. Gladys McGarey, Suni Paz, Hagit Ra'anan, Sheri Ritchlin, and Janet Riehl?each unique story is a celebration of courageous women living spiritual lives in the face of challenging circumstances. These authors go beyond the limits of their everyday existence to find that challenges are really just opportunities to reach into their souls and find meaning and new strength in life.</DIV></DIV>