Acts of Faith : Daily Meditations for People of Color - by Iyanla Vanzant (Paperback)

About the Book

In confronting discrimination, racism, rejection, and alienation, many people of color are turning toward a more spiritual approach to solving the problems that are unique to them. Here is a book of positive meditations that is sure to raise the consciousness of any reader.

Book Synopsis

"The most powerful spiritual healer, fixer, teacher on the planet." --Oprah Winfrey

In an updated and expanded 25th anniversary edition, the beloved "purple book" Acts of Faith guides people of color with daily encouragement, comfort, and enlightenment.

For over a quarter of a century, millions have turned to bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant's Acts of Faith for insightful and deeply sensitive inspiration that recognizes and explores the unique pressures on people of color today. Each day of the year carries a unique motivational quote or message along with it, as well as a short essay to assist in reflection and wisdom. These messages are pulled from a great variety of spiritual practices and teachings, to appeal to a wide range of faiths and disciplines. Acts of Faith is an invaluable and enduring resource for people of color in search of support as they journey on their unique paths.

Review Quotes

Linda Villarosa Senior Editor, Essence magazine Acts of Faith is an important spiritual resource for African-Americans and other people of all colors.

Molefi Kete Asante Professor and Chair, Department of African-American Studies, Temple University Acts of Faith is a dazzling collection of meditative statements. It should be a standard work for a long time. Iyanla Vanzant has found a way to help us keep body and soul whole.

Linda Villarosa Senior Editor, "Essence magazine" "Acts of Faith" is an important spiritual resource for African-Americans and other people of all colors.

Linda Villarosa Senior Editor, "Essence" magazine Acts of Faith is an important spiritual resource for African-Americans and other people of all colors.

Linda VillarosaSenior Editor, "Essence magazine""Acts of Faith" is an important spiritual resource for African-Americans and other people of all colors.

Molefi Kete AsanteProfessor and Chair, Department of African-American Studies, Temple University"Acts of Faith" is a dazzling collection of meditative statements. It should be a standard work for a long time. Iyanla Vanzant has found a way to help us keep body and soul whole.

Linda Villarosa

Senior Editor, "Essence magazine"

"Acts of Faith" is an important spiritual resource for African-Americans and other people of all colors.

Molefi Kete Asante

Professor and Chair, Department of African-American Studies, Temple University

"Acts of Faith" is a dazzling collection of meditative statements. It should be a standard work for a long time. Iyanla Vanzant has found a way to help us keep body and soul whole.