Winner of NAPRA’s 2001 Nautilus award for excellence, Architecture of All Abundance is a beautifully written spiritual memoir tracing the path of Lenedra Carroll, mother and manager of popular singer and writer Jewel. Navigating the shark-infested waters of the entertainment industry, recovering from life threatening health problems, and rebounding from business failure, the author has pioneered innovative principles for buoding success in the material world. Lenedra was born in a village in Alaska, and the things she brought with her from that childhood are independence and a connection to nature rare in those making their way in the entertainment industry. The book weaves together stories from her childhood with stories about running an ethical business in the shark-infested world of recording studios and mass market celebrities.
An inspiring and engaging read. Full of advice interwoven with bits of her life which demonstrate how she puts what she advocates into action. I particularly like the uplifting quotes peppered throughout the book. I got a lot from reading this.
I found her story about taking her daughter Jewel (the singer) through the maze of finding her purpose highly valuable. It's now a story I recount often. I felt that Lenedra Carroll really gets the concept of abundance and there are many great examples in this book.