A Plentiful Harvest: Creating Balance and Harmony Through the Seven Living Virtues

by Terrie Williams

An inspirational handbook for African-American women draws on the Seven Living Virtues of Kwanzaa--Community, Independence, Responsibility, Thrift, Love, Creativity, and Spirituality--to develop an empowering approach to help women achieve balance, an awareness of their heritage, and personal fulfillment in their lives. 30,000 first printing.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published November 4, 2002

Reviews

[Cheryl Licata]

This book required two re-starts before I read it all the way through. It was necessary to ponder the author's suggestions and write in a journal. The book encouraged action and reflection. I now know the seven living virtues that lead up to and embody the celebration of Kwanzaa. There is still plenty of effort needed to create balance and harmony in my life, but A Plentiful Harvest has many great ideas for accomplishing those goals. The author fully admits she has more work to do on the virtues also -- lifelong requirements. There are many good quotes in the book, but at this time in our country, I like this one -- "Compassion and acceptance of yourself and others are the two cornerstones of humanity and community."