Using an assortment of her favorite maxims, adages, and sayings, Patti"s inspiring collection gives practical guidance and instructions on how to live a fulfilling and rewarding life. Her humorous anecdotes and touching personal experiences transform what could have been abstract advice into unforgettable, real-life wisdom. Collected over a lifetime from friends, family, books, songs, and numerous other sources, PATTI"S PEARLS offers profound and provocative insight on subjects ranging from facing fear to finding faith. Patti presents the timeless wisdom that has enabled her to handle the tremendous challenges of her roles as wife, mother, daughter, sister, performer, and friend.