Don't Block the Blessings: Revelations of a LifetimePatti LaBelle has enjoyed phenomenal success for over three decades and won admiration not only for her music but for her tireless charity. work and devotion to her fans. Here we get to know Patti LaBelle, a woman who recounts the ups and downs of her life, including the personal tragedies that haunted her even as she reached every professional goal that she set for herself. In the down-to-earth style she's famous for, Patti tells the real story her fans have been waiting for -- years of crippling fear that she cloaked with non-stop performances. A terrible sense of guilt she tried to assuage through tireless charity work. And finally, a hard-won peace -- a deep understanding of what's important in life and how it's available for all of us if we don't block the blessings. |
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