Sapphires and Other Precious Jewels : Discover and Celebrate the Beauty of Women of AfricanDescent

Rating:
Summary: Discovering the beauty within.
Review: As a black woman, have you ever doubted your self-worth? Are you your own worst critic? If so, SAPPHIRES AND OTHER PRECIOUS JEWELS is the book for you.

As Terri McFaddin so eloquently describes, we are all a beautiful, precious jewel. She likens the characteristics of black women to the following twelve jewels:

Ruby - a woman of virtue and praise
Topaz - a woman of vision and reward
Aquamarine - a woman who dwells in peace
Turquoise - a woman of mercy and grace
Sapphire - a woman of prayer and faith
Diamond - a woman of strength and prosperity
Opal - a woman of dreams and fruitfulness
Amethyst - a woman who is trustworthy and sober minded
Emerald - a woman of rest and good judgment
Onyx - a woman of happiness and abundance
Pearl - a woman of wisdom and kindness

These are the same jewels that God chose to cover the breastplate of Aaron, the high priest, and brother of Moses. I found that I identify with the amethyst, which also happens to be my birthstone.

From the beautiful front cover to the very last page, SAPPHIRES AND OTHER PRECIOUS JEWELS is full of biblical stories, encouraging words, real-life experiences, and stories created to help guide each of us on our path of self-discovery. This is a book every Black woman should read.

Reviewed by Renee Williams
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Rating:
Summary: Scrumptious! Truly better than chocolate!
Review: If you're not living your full potential or have any doubts in your life because of low esteem - this book will change all that. I couldn't stop reading it. It is so poetic, beautifully written - yet full of wisdom and research that left me in awe. I am inspired and on fire for God...for real! Terri is the truly anointed to reach in and dig up the secret treasures hidden in us all. Awesome! This book is a gift worth sharing with those you love...priceless gems of inspiration.