Citing the high expectations placed on many women, a guide on finding God's purpose draws on the stories of women in the bible to explain how to move beyond personal weaknesses and low self-esteem in order to fully realize personal power. 175,000 first printing. Like Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie in Journey to the Well (see Prepub Alert, LJ 2/15/02), Jakes tells women how they can restore their lives through belief. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Evangelist Jakes offers abundant encouragement to women trying to fulfill the demands of family, friends, home, job, church, and community. Using stage metaphors throughout, Jakes looks beyond the pretense of life for many women who dress to fit certain roles, act out certain scripts, and fail to realize their true roles in life. He confronts issues of low self-esteem, spiritual emptiness, self-doubt, and other limitations imposed by society or by the women themselves that prevent them from fulfilling their individual promise and potential. Jakes encourages women to live real, authentic, and fulfilling lives in harmony with God's purpose for them. He fortifies women against the myth that a person can have it all and advises achieving a balance that keeps in mind the need to nurture the spirit. Jakes cites living and biblical women--Ruth, Naomi, Mary Magdalene--as examples of those who overcome adversity, cope with sudden life changes thrust upon them by God, rise to challenges, and exhibit perseverance, trust, and faith. This is a book for women of all ages and of all economic and social statuses, and it speaks to a range of issues from single motherhood to ill health to financial crises to troubled marriages. Jakes' fans will love this latest message of encouragement and spiritual empowerment. Vanessa Bush Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved