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The Value in the Valley (Abridged): A Black Woman’s Guide through Life’s Dilemmas Audiobook
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Is it the job you hate but need in order to pay the rent? Is it that relationship that you gave your all to only to end up with a broken heart...again? Perhaps it's your children, a family member, or a life-long friend doing you in, dragging you down, pushing you to the brink. If you are an honorary member of the Black Woman's Suffering Society, you have probably been told that it's all your fault. Or that struggling and suffering is your lot in life.
Iyanla Vanzant says, No! Life is an Act of Faith and suffering is optional! Those everyday challenges, obstacles, and dilemmas are what Iyanla calls "valleys." As bad as they may seem, there is a purpose or, as Iyanla says, "There is so much value in the valley."
If you've ever been disappointed, betrayed, rejected, abandoned, or just plain old scared to let go, then you've been or may still be in a valley. Iyanla knows -- she's been there and on a bad day she's still there, but now she shares the way out with you.
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"For any woman regardless of race, this book is for you! This book is a must have and a must read! I have passed this book on to my daughter to help her navigate through life and appreciate the value when going through a valley. The two books that I cannot live without are the Holy Bible and The Value in The Valley!"
— Wendy Harvey (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Iyanla Vanzant has been down and out. Now her books are pulling others up.”
— Washington Post -
“Highly recommended not only for African American women but for all who feel oppressed by the circumstances of their lives.”
— Library Journal -
“A guide for black women seeking to come to grips with seemingly insurmountable difficulties.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The Value in the Valley is a guidebook back to life’s peaks. Read it. Use it. And most imortantly, pass it on.”
— Terrie M. Williams, author of The Personal Touch
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A New York Times bestselling author
The Value in the Valley Listener Reviews
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" In life you go through ups in downs, just like high and low valleys. This book made me cry and laugh. I learned to persevere in life and be strong. "
— Jackie, 9/18/2013 -
" Could not live without this book!!! "
— T, 7/9/2013 -
" You don't have to be a black woman to appreciate the wonder of this book. I reference it all the time! Thanks to my friend Tara who originally told me about it. "
— Alli, 4/3/2013 -
" Love it!! It was my first book read by the author! "
— Marilyn, 2/26/2013 -
" this book is for every woman. another Iyanla slam dunk "
— Zafirah, 1/22/2013 -
" "Amazing" "
— Jasmine, 1/16/2013 -
" Absolutely love this book. I read it constantly... Whenever I need to be reminded of who I am, my blessings, how to recover from one of my valley's I open up this book. This book is my inspiration! "
— Kezia, 10/7/2012 -
" Found this really hard to get into but onceypu do it is a good read "
— Natty, 9/28/2012 -
" A must read. It change my view on life and myself. "
— Sherry, 9/14/2012 -
" Life and Love can be challenging but we must learn from our experiences and everything will workout in duetime once we persevere. "
— Jani, 8/24/2012 -
" Every woman needs to read this book. I am getting around to reading it twice. Because I placed myself in some valleys and I want to get out....I'm outta here! "
— Marilyn, 4/17/2012 -
" This is a phenomenal book. I recently re-read this book and it was better then when I read it the first time. It is easy to understand and the scenarios are realistic. I love it. "
— Orishaz, 3/24/2012 -
" A must read for any women who has ever felt pain! "
— April, 1/22/2012 -
" This is a must read so you can stay on track when you are in the valleys of life. This is a reminder that there's a blessing in every valley. It's up to you to get the lessons and blessings! "
— Katisha, 10/16/2011 -
" Change comes with pain, if you're not willing & ready.. Be Warned. The stories leapt of the page and became my life story, what I was amazed was how strongly synchronized the writings & lessons matched the events that followed. Almost adding truth to the quotes "What you think on grows" "
— Elaine, 8/15/2011 -
" Sharing stories of struggle and encouragement to carry on through long sojourns in challenges, through spiritual growth and self-discovery, Vanzant writes in a confidence-boosting, wise friend, easily accessible way. "
— Naomi, 7/21/2011 -
" I liked the book because it was a female perspective, yet different than my own background. It was autobiographical, yet covered a variety of subjects such as relationships, psychology, entreprenuerism, health, and spirituality that others could relate to within their own lifes. "
— Karlene, 4/1/2011 -
" Wow! This woman has had some life. Lot's of personal issues occurring year after year yet she picks herself up and keeps going. Touching, inspiring and a little frightening (as her life is a mess at times). For someone who advised others, she made many poor choices in her own life. "
— Lzarrow, 3/30/2011 -
" Very frank account of her life, challenges, strengths, weaknesses, misjudegements etc. Def recommend! "
— Jabdulai, 3/18/2011 -
" A must read for anyone who wants an honest insider view of success, failure and the perils of celebrity. A gift to us all from writer/healer/teacher Iyanla "
— Eliz, 3/2/2011 -
" It spoke to me in more ways than one - definitely makes you look within. "
— Crystal, 2/28/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this honest tale of loss, love,and discovery. She is refreshingly honest, almost too honest. Aside from typos in the Kindle edition, I really enjoyed this book. "
— Shannon, 2/25/2011 -
" I'm moved by her honesty in admitting her role in her problems. She is inspiring. "
— cat, 1/22/2011
About Iyanla Vanzant
Iyanla Vanzant is an accomplished author and speaker. Her book In the Meantime was a #1 New York Times bestseller and went on to spend twenty weeks on the list. As a nationally recognized speaker, she has sold out venues like New York’s Jacob Javits Center, the Grand Ole Opry, and Atlanta’s Civic Center. She was also a regular contributor to the The Oprah Winfrey Show. Vanzant has received numerous accolades for her work, most notably an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. The mother of three and grandmother of four, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.