In the Spirit

By Susan L. Taylor

Book Overview

Twenty-two lifelines to personal growth and fulfillment from the editor in chief of Essence magazine.

When Susan L. Taylor rose to editor in chief of Essence magazine more than a decade ago, she began writing an editorial column in which she shares her thoughts and feelings about how developing one's inner awareness ensures the wisdom and clarity needed to create a deeply satisfying and fulfilling life.

The monthly column called "In the Spirit" is one of the most popular in the magazine.

Susan L. Taylor connects with the reader in a personal and meaningful way, in a voice that is sisterly, informed, and motivating. She challenges her readers to transcend their fears, to face inevitable challenges in their lives courageously, and to use change as an opportunity to grow. "We limit ourselves because change may well mean dealing with the disapproval of the very people we rely on for support. Often words of inspiration and motivation, but she also suggests specific methods for working through problems and improving our emotional and spiritual health.

"We are not powerless spectators of life. We are co-creators with God, and all around is are the gifts, the clay, that we can use to shape our world," she says.

Susan L. Taylor writes passionately about what she has seen and learned in the course of her travels throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Africa. Her essays have helped many to balance the demanding world of work and business with the personal world of family and friendship. She shares bits of her own life--her loves, her trails, and triumphs--and the lessons she's learned.

Many of Susan L. Taylor's readers already collect her editorials and find in them a source of encouragement, self-affirmation, empowerment, and peace of mind. Now they can have new essays and a few previously published favorites elegantly bound in a gift-sized paperback edition to keep for themselves or to give as a gift of love to those who are special to them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060976454
• ISBN13: 9780060976453
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Amistad Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Soul Food

This Book was truely replineshing to my spirt in one of the most desperate times of my life. After loosing everything I had in my life all at once,, Home, Job, Car, & Boyfriend, I was in some severe depression, and then my mother gave me this book. Susan's writings and experiences were something I could relate to, she spoke w/t such honesty w/t out preaching. Succesfully conveying the message that "Life is not a Destination its a Journey" Its all about the lessons you learn from your struggles, if you so choose to open your eyes. This Book will do anyone good. BUY IT NOW!

Fantastic Insight, Wisdom and Inspiration. 10 Stars!

Susan Taylor did one remarkable job in sharing her deeply personal views, experiences, and lessons to uplift her readers. Through this beautifully written compilation of her articles, we are all given boundless possibilities to overcome and prevail over anything on the outside, as we embrace our God-given divine co-creative capacity to create and thrive in every area of our life, despite setbacks or life altering challenges. Written with heart, soul, and wisdom, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be authentically inspired and renewed. A fantastic read, and one that you will want to re-read again! Barbara Rose, author of "Stop Being the String Along: A Relationship Guide to Being THE ONE" and 'If God Was Like Man' Editor of inspire! magazine

A Woman of Valor

Susan L. Taylor is an excellent writer. She tells her story clearly and with integrity. Her ideas are valuable for those of us who want to be happy today and in the future. I love her.

WONDEFUL, BOOK

I really like that book ,so much cause it really help me in the problem with my office and life in could you write another book like that very soon. it is my third time reading that book over and over again.