Insights that will touch you deeply, make you think, and give you hope, encouragement, and guidance -- that's what entertainer Patti LaBelle offers here. In it you'll find her "pearls," the succinct and witty sayings that encapsulate the principles Patti lives by, together with her personal reminiscences and anecdotes. Whether talking about faith, love, and friendship or following your gut instincts and being true to yourself, Patti candidly shares intimate stories of good times and glamour, hard times and heartbreak from her own extraordinary life. With its frank, always down-to-earth and caring voice, this book will inspire you -- and maybe change the way you look at, and live, your life. As Patti would say, "The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.".