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The Value in the Valley: A Black Woman's Guide Through Life's Dilemmas

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This book knocked me for six. An extraordinary and powerful piece. Definately not for the faint hearted. I had to keep putting it down to cry my eyes out. It exposes you completely and empowers you in a way that you can never imagine. I found that i had to keep putting it down several times before i could finish. I described the "value in the valley" to one of my friends as a knock out in the ring. I am not just recommending this to every single female but also male readers. It's helped guide me through a difficult period. I was able to make a very confusing, difficult and the most important decision my life look so easy.Iyanla, when would you be coming to London?

I was first turned onto this book when I raided my sister's bookshelf. She is just as avid a reader as me and I go over her house to get reading material whenever I have run through all of my own. Now I own a copy of this book myself. I just had to have it. No book has come closer to evaluating my real life. If the things in one chapter didn't happen to me, then they have certainly happened to someone I know. I think this book should be required reading for all women, no matter what their age or race. It helps put a method to the madness of our daily lives and the things we endure in relationships.

I'm a 26 year old single parent, and just happend to pick this book up by chance. Once i started reading it i couldn't put it back down. This book is very uplifting, and teaches how to not let circumstances overcome you, but shows you how to overcome your current circumstances. No matter where you think you are in your life, this book forces you to take a second look, and with your eyes wide open so that you get a glimps of the truth.

Iyanla's book is one which every woman SHOULD have, because we all go through our own ordeal at one point in time - whether we choose to admit it or not."Value in the Valley" helps us to realise that the "inner voice" always guides us and makes us understand why we do the things we do. But for this book to be truly effective, it takes a woman to reach a point where she's courageous enough to trust herself.

This book was recommended to me by a black woman. She said it was a book for black women but it's really for all women. It will help you understand the misfortunes in your life and why we go through the same pain over and over again. When I started to read it, I found myself relating to a lot of the stories these women went through. And then she would explain why we choose the people we choose and why we go through it anyway when we know it's not good for us. I thought it was amazing. I have been recommending it to every woman I know ever since. It's an inspiring book and helps you become strong or stronger. It helps you empower yourself to controlling your life the way you would really want to live it. Definitely a book to read and have in your collection!

This is truly one of the best books that I have ever read. From start to finsh, the author captivated me with her spiritual and inspirational style of writing. It is also one of the few books that I did not want to rush to get to the ending. I wanted to savour every last drop of inspiration and knowledge this novel had to offer. I recommend this book to any woman who has ever gone through trials and tribulations in her life. And I don't know any who have'nt. I wish I could have read a book like this a long time ago. I know I would have had a different outlook on life. After reading it, I gave it to my 23 year old daughter to borrow until her copy comes in that I purchased. This is a book you'll want to refer back to time and again. The "valley" she talks about in her book, is what one goes through in life. The "value" is what one learns, when she comes out of the valley, if she truly gets it. There is a whole lot of "value in the valley". This book has really changed my life, and made me a better person. Too bad the rating ONLY went up to five stars. If you or someone you know find yourself in the valley, do yourself a favor and get this book. You will not be sorry.

Ms. Jackson

I don't think I can ever find another book which explains human nature and our tendencies to try to solve other people's problems better. If you are looking to find yourself or are confused about certain issues, I would reccommend that you read this book. I guarantee after you read this book you will have a new outlook.

Do not try to read this book all the way through or in one sitting. You will be overstuffed, as if you have eaten a large and tasty meal. You will miss the flavorful seasoning, the tender morsels, the fresh, handpicked ingredients with which this book was prepared, if you read too quickly. Trust me, I have made this mistake in the past. I am now learning how to appreciate each word and concept by rereading it sl-o-o-o-wly.

My suggestion would be to read one chapter per week (or per month!) and concentrate on it. Or maybe find out what valley you are in and only read about that particular one. Or you could even ask a silent question, then open the book and read wherever Spirit guides you.

Can I give this book 6 stars?

This book is great not only for black women, but for all women. It helps one to understand life better, and to love ones self better.

I am a big fan of motivational and self-help books. I have read many in my lifetime. Mostly good, some so-so. It is important to read a book relevant to what one is going through at that time to get the full scope of things from the book we read I believe. Iyanla's books are one of them and one of my favourite authors. The first book I got from Iyanla's collection was "Yesterday I Cried" and that had helped me through the ditch I was going through at that time. A friend of mine recommended a book of hers "One day My Soul Just Opened Up" which at that time I had already knew about her and went on to search on amazon her other publications and purchased the whole series of her books. Yeh - crazy me! But hey, she's good! I like her approach in the way she writes and conveys her message. It's real. I can relate to her. I have almost the whole collection of her books that she has published and reading them one by one as I go through my life's ups and downs. For the past few months I've been going through many valleys, I started reading "The Value In The Valley" which has given me many insights into my own valleys that I am going through and have gone through and approach life and my valleys in a different light. I have just purchased the Audio CD version of it to listen while I drive or at home. Can't wait to get it and the rest of the motivational goodies I just got from other authors. :) Thumbs up to this book as well as Iyanla's other books. Thank you Iyanla for all the insights your book has given me. :)