Better Than Alright: Finding Peace, Love & Power by Ledisi

Essense is pleased to share an incredible new uplifting and empowering voice with its 7.5 million readers and book lovers everywhere. In the tradition of Iyanla Vanzant’s blockbuster 1993 book Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color, Essense is pleased to collaborate with powerhouse musician Ledisi for a soulful and enlightening collection of the singer’s inspiring meditations, quotes, and anecdotes charting her astonishing transformation as a woman and an artist.

Ledisi, who has been described as having a mix of Tina Turner’s energy, Nina Simone’s brilliance, and Ella Fitzgerald’s range, is a multiple Grammy nominee who has quickly connected with Essense readers because of her authenticity and tenacity to strive for success on her own terms.