Endorsements

Contributors

"This book will encourage R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for one another"

-Aretha Franklin

"Open My Eyes, Open My Soul is a collection of stories and poetry that has all the nuances of a family reunion. Its contributors are as diverse in their perspectives as the color of our skin.  Still, there is an undeniable family resemblance!  Reading it will remind you of the poetry in our diversity!"

-Bishop T.D. Jakes Sr.

"During a time of spiritual, emotional, and world upheaval.  Open My Eyes, Open My Soul comes as a calming balm in the midst of the storms.  It speaks to the spirit, it touches the deeper fibers of our soul, and its words will transform your heart."

-Les Brown

"With Open My Eyes, Open My Soul, the reader takes a ride through a veritable garden of enlightened insights.   The book provides a reason to hope, at a time when we need hope so badly.

-Marianne Williamson

"These stories and poems illuminate the lives of people struggling to make meaningful connections by reaching out with courage and love across the chasms of race, religion, culture, boundaries, and other man-made barriers....Learn the empowering lessons of unconditional love, hope, and healing herein, and know that you too have a vital contribution to make to the creation of the Beloved Community."

-Coretta Scott King, from the foreword

Muhammad Ali

Maya Angelou

Rev. Michael Bechwith

Margaret Cho

Andrew Dan Jumbo

Robert Kennedy, Jr

Freddie Ravel

Dr. Bernie Siegel

Mattie Stepanek

Stevie Wonder

....................and many others

Foreword by Coretta Scott King                     Published McGraw-Hill 2004

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