In this award-winning book, Rod Terry takes the old and revered hope chest tradition and uses it as a metaphor to reveal what is truly important in life. His thoughtful observations and reflections show how we can transform our lives and become our own source of power and strength. Hope Chest is an asset to anyone who is on a path of self-discovery and lasting happiness. This beautifully crafted book is organized into five sections: Private Pilgrimages helps us discover how to live life from the inside out. Nothing shapes our lives as much as the questions we ask ourselves when we are alone. Sacred Communions focuses on our interaction with those around us, including how to set boundaries, cultivate compassion and master the art of friendship. Balancing Acts offers practical solutions for what we can do to bring peace and serenity into our everyday lives. Passionate Pursuits explores how to live life out loud with passion and enthusiasm. Finally, Divine Revelations examines fundamental spiritual truths like faith, forgiveness and gratitude, which are necessary to sustain our journey through life.In addition to his writings on inner transformation and spiritual growth, Rod Terry is Associate Director of the Council on Legal Education, a nonprofit entity of the American Bar Association (ABA). Prior to joining the ABA, he practiced criminal defense law for six years and was a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia.Titles by Rod Terry include Hope Chest: A Treasure of Spiritual Keepsakes (Enaas Publishing) (Awarded Honorable Mention in the 17th Annual Writer's Digest International Book Awards; Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk, contributing editor (Gnosophia Publishers, 2007); Brother's Keeper (Peter Pauper Press, 1996) and One Million Strong (Duncan & Duncan Publishing, 1996) (Recipient of the 1997 New York Public Library System award for best book).