Daily Cornbread 365 Ingredients for a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul

Heart & Soulfounding editor Stephanie Stokes Oliver shows African American women how to soothe the soul, satisfy the mind, and revive the body 365 days a year. Written in an affirming style that is prescriptive but never preachy, fun but not frivolous,Daily Cornbreadis a day-by-day compendium of Oliver's creative ideas for leading an enjoyable and fulfilling life. On January 2, for example, Oliver suggests taking time out to "get happy" (do something that makes you happy an hour a day); to schedule a personal retreat; and to develop a strategic plan for the upcoming year. Reminiscent of Sarah Ban Breathnach'sSimple Abundanceand Iyanla Vanzant'sActs of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color, but with a special emphasis on nurturing the body as well as the mind,Daily Cornbreadshows African American women how to make each day better.

STEPHANIE STOKES OLIVER is president of SSO Communications and editor-in-chief of the African American women’s website NiaOnline. Oliver started her journalism career at <i>Glamour</i> and then moved to <i>Essence</i>, where she eventually became editor of the magazine. In 1994, she left <i>Essence </i>to help launch <i>Heart & Soul</i> as its founding editor-in-chief. Oliver lives in Montclair, New Jersey.