Pearls for Life

When viewed primarily through the prism of our thoughts and values, life almost invariably involves paradoxes, confusion, dead ends, and gasps of desperation. Any path that tries to avoid these facts often gets us into trouble. A life lived as though all is pretty, perfect, and painless is a life doomed to unnecessary frustration and disappointment.

In his new book, "Pearls for Life: My Daily 'Test' Book, " author William deGraftColeman presents more than six hundred quotes and questions. Space is provided for your thoughts on these quotations, making this book a vehicle of personal reflection. The indispensable words of wisdom found in "Pearls for Life" remind us that in the summer are always the seeds of winter, and amid failure dwells the seeds for success. Life is filled with change.

The words of wisdom included in "Pearls for Life: My Daily 'Test' Book" make it a unique journal for the reader's quiet time and an opportunity to remind us that in the bleakest grief shines the light of new energy and life. There is a deeper meaning to life, and this book helps in this timeless search.