Book description
What does it mean to be "real" today? In a world where
"truth" is a relative concept, is it possible to live an
honorable life? Where half-truths and relentless spin are the rule, is
honesty
really
the best policy? Yes, says Harriette Cole, and in Choosing Truth,
she shows us why.
The bestselling author of How to Be delivers
an inspiring, one-of-a-kind prescription for revitalizing your daily
routine, overcoming the habit of self-delusion, and living an
authentic life. Choosing Truth is not simply about being honest
with the people in your personal and professional life; it's about
being true to yourself.
Writing with extraordinary candor about her own life quest, Cole
invites you to take an eye-opening, introspective journey. Addressing
every facet of life in which truth is essential -- from cultivating an
active spiritual life, to finding healthy, fulfilling relationships,
to facing your deepest fears and listening to (and heeding) your inner
voice -- Cole maps a clear path toward personal transformation.
Drawing on compelling and fascinating anecdotes about the challenges,
setbacks, and triumphs that have marked her own life and the lives of
others, she shows you how to translate good intentions into right
action and what you risk if you do not.
Cole believes that self-inquiry in the form of journaling is an
important key to unlocking the treasures of wisdom and clarity that
lie within you. Each chapter ends with a revealing glimpse of Cole's
own journal and a series of instructions and questions to guide you to
a deeper understanding of your Self.
Choosing Truth is an essential tool in the pursuit of a
meaningful and honorable life, one lived artfully and with compassion
toward ourselves and others.
Black Issues Book Review Cole does a terrific
job of highlighting simple yet profound ways that people can actively
choose truth in their everyday lives.
Harriette Cole is the author of Jumping the
Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner; the Jumping the
Broom Wedding Workbook; How to Be: Contemporary Etiquette for
African Americans; Coming Together: Celebrations for African
American Families; and Choosing Truth: Living an Authentic
Life. She is the owner of profundities, inc., a
life-coaching and image development production company, where she has
worked with stars such as platinum-selling recording artists Alicia
Keys, Erykah Badu, and Mary J. Blige. Cole writes a New York Daily
News nationally syndicated advice column titled Sense &
Sensitivity. She lives in Harlem in New York City with her family.
