My Soul Is a Witness is a powerful collection of poetry,
prose, reflections, prayer, and song celebrating spirituality in the
lives of African-American women. Featuring a variety of voices
including Johnetta B. Cole, Marsye Conde, Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni,
Akasha (Gloria) Hull, Toni Morrison, Iyanla Vanzant, and Alice
Walker, this collection demonstrates the diverse ways that women
connect with the Spirit. Exploring faiths ranging from Islam to
Buddhism to Christianity, these writings illustrate the importance of
religion and spirituality in the women of the African-American
community. No matter how the Spirit expresses itself in these women's
lives, their faith is experienced not just as individuals but also as
an inheritance from the women in their community. This anthology will
surely touch every sister of the Spirit.