Former U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson once said that in order to succeed one must "realize that overnight, chicken shit can turn into chicken salad." Though the analogy is slightly different, chicken shit can also fertilize the ground and strengthen crops. It's potent stuff, chicken shit, and worthy of some words. In this insightful, humorous and moving collection of commentaries and personal stories, Cynthia Barlow provides points of reference in a landscape void of landmarks: the emotional life of the human spirit. As one fan of hers put it, "Cynthia uncovers the currents of meaning in everyday living that most of us miss," currents that illuminate the cloud of confusion in which many people find themselves in today's fast-paced world. Ms. Barlow has survived a series of set-backs, including a near-death experience, only to find that her stories, told during her workshops, seemed to help others and she developed a following of sorts; people who find their way to her extraordinary empowerment programs. Through her life journey she is able to shed light on the path we all walk: that of the inner voyage. Chicken Shi(f)t for the Soul, with insights sprouted from the reflective process required to decompose the daily events of life, will comfort, strengthen, and inspire the reader. The columns - with topics ranging from the nature of love to the essence of leadership - chronicle the fertilization process that produced the rich soil of Ms. Barlow's life. Reading this book will enrich yours.