Fruit of the Spirit

About the Book

Keith Grant and Valerie Maryman know that a meaningful life rests largely upon one’s capacity for hope. Our fears and lack of trust in ourselves and others can keep us from leading a purposeful life. Find hope in the commentary of eleven interviewees who share their insights regarding difficult situations and how these situations helped them persevere and lead them to greater meaning in their lives. Embrace compelling interviews of • Henry McClendon, Director of New Detroit • Rev. Dr. Shelia Brown–Burrell, Life Challenge • Erminina Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer of CHASS • Janis McFaul, PhD, General Motors • Heaster Wheeler, Executive Director of NAACP (Detroit Branch) • Adolphus Cast, Bishop of Life Applications Church, Warren, Michigan • Edward Wingard, PhD, Retired Vice President of Academic Affairs Union Institute and University • Damon Keith, Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit • Rosalind Andrews Worthy, Founder of Gospel Against AIDS • Jamie Kjos, Pastor of Brightmoor Christian Church, Novi, Michigan • Marjorie Harris, PhD, Retired President of Lewis College of Business Let Fruit of the Spirit provide you with inspiration to help you persevere and develop more hope, resilience, and faith to live a more meaningful life.

About the Author

Keith Grant has a doctoral degree in organizational behavior from the Union Institute and University. He has worked as a manager for a Fortune 500 company and taught at the college level since 1993. He is married and has one daughter. Valerie Maryman is a doctoral student at Capella University. She is a certified Project Management Professional and has been teaching at the college level since 2007.