Reviewed by: Sharon Hudson, Myshelf.com
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"Sister Wit: Devotions for Women" was real to me. So many times when reading Devotional books, you find yourself reading a topic a day, but this book was so inspirational that I found myself consumed with reading them back to back. After completing the book, I again went back and picked out my favorites by topic. Written by Jacqueline Jakes, older sister to Bishop T.D. Jakes, the book is full of emotion and realism and the all-consuming belief that if God can bring you to it, God will bring you through any situation. The inspiration for the book was borne from Ms. Jakes's experience with fighting a brain tumor. Her road to recovery was paved in pain and emotional breakdown, but her strength and Faith in God propelled her throughout.

Over 100 devotions are included, enough to take and meditate 2 per week. Each is just enough food to jump-start intense mental stimulation. The devotions are grouped into the broad categories of Inspiration, Struggles, Virtues, and Encouragement. I'm convinced the book was not meant to be read, page after page, but rather used to look up a category that best fits your present situation and then to partake of the uplifting words and thoughts. Each begins with a scriptural reference and a quote from everyday and famous people. Many devotions contain anecdotes about the family or famous brother. Each is long enough to convey the message concisely, never extending beyond a complete page. Each, a mental morsel, enough to get you past the moment into a different perspective on the situation.

This book is a great desktop addition to your library. Certainly consider it a handy accouterment to your daily, thought-provoking studies. Be careful about loaning it out though, someone might fall in love with it and keep it. Better to buy and distribute as a well thought-out and caring gift.