Advance praise for <I>In Spite Of.</I> </p><P>
"<I>In Spite Of.</I> has an incredible ability to appeal to all audiences." -Dr. Darrel Cain, Director of Academic and Learning Support Services, Atlanta Technical College</p><P>
"<I>In Spite Of.</I> is superbly written, and it displays how we can overcome anything once we make the commitment to do so." -Annie Gilliam, Registrar, Alabama A&amp;M University</p><P>
"<I>In Spite Of.</I> creates an avenue to highlight the artistic contributions of a truly talented African-American writer." -Timothy Howard, Assistant Attorney General, State of Mississippi</p><P>
<I>In Spite Of.</I> is a guide that shows us how our positive and negative experiences collectively assist us. Author Steven D. Morrison's stories, concluding with the "Motivation in the Moment" sections, provide a realistic backdrop to facilitate understanding of his rationale. </p><P>
As we venture through life, we encounter incidents that are initially perceived as setbacks but are later revealed as stepping-stones toward our greatest potential. Because we endure a variety of obstacles daily, our vision can easily become blurred. In an effort to heal, we seek perfection when we are already in the presence of perfection. <I>In Spite Of.</I> reveals the excellence that lies within in each of us. </p>