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Introduction: 7 Secrets Every Woman Should Know: How To Create A Joy-Filled Life
Introduction: 7 Secrets Every Woman Should Know: How To Create A Joy-Filled Life
Introduction: 7 Secrets Every Woman Should Know: How To Create A Joy-Filled Life
Should Know
Asia M. Hadley
Silver Spring
Acknowledgments
hid out in the car to escape “that seminar.” I pray that mine are
better.
I acknowledge my Indianapolis University-Purdue University
at Indianapolis (IUPUI) support team for being a source of
encouragement: Dr. Dwight Burlingame, Nina Gondola, Afia
Griffith, Tanya Johnson, Marsha Currin McGriff, Aisha Miller,
Kemi Ogidan, Alicia Roberts, Larry Smith, and Danielle Tyler.
To Sanura Ali and Linda Clemons, two dynamic women who
helped light the way.
Love to Jahannah Sistrunk, my anchor who pushed and
cheered me through the second writing of this book.
Much appreciation goes to the Gascoigne family, particularly
Roxene for sharing her space and wonderful friends during my
student exchange in Jamaica.
Ysanne Latchman, is one of the most “thought-full” friends
that I have and whose delicious writing is always a source of
inspiration.
Sherria Ards, LaToya Cole, and Nikeia McFarlane, three sister
friends who patiently listened as I talked and talked about this
book, and who believed me and in me!
To Drs. Dana and Sharon Dennard for creating a community
space that nourished my mind, body, and spirit.
I’m grateful to my mentor, Brother Yirser Ra Hotep, for opening
the door of wisdom to the teachings of Kemetic Yoga.
Tiffany Prewitt-James, thank you for joining me on the last leg
of my writing journey. Coming to your house to write before I
left for work intensified the joy in my day.
Aisha Iman, Damaris Hardiman, and Sharaye Smith, your
creative energies are contagious!
I send love to Billy, Johnsie, James, and Jacob Cogman. It was
in your basement that I first began writing this book.
Acknowledgments
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Introduction......................................................................... 13