al lightbearer Melony McGant has woven together a wonderful collection of beautiful and thought-provoking stories by people from all walks of life, each highlighting the inherent power of Good to enrich and sustain our lives. Treat this book as you would a trusted friend or mentor ... as a source and a resource; filled with words of wisdom, inspiration and solace." -- Lewis Nash, GRAMMY Award WinningrAmerican Jazz Drummer, Bob and Gretchen Ravenscroft Professor of Practice in Jazz, Arizona State University School of Music

GOOD IS POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE written and collected by Rev. Melony McGant with a Foreword by Ben Vereen and a Special Tribute Section to Betty J. Tilman. Edited by Andrea Christofferson and Shannon Wong. The book is a collective visioning, community and bridgebuilding project with a goal to share a light on the goodness of humanity and nurture the concept of Compassion, Cooperation and Legacy.



GOOD IS POWERUL BEYOND MEASURE is a tribute to the humanitarian work of Ms. Betty J. Tilman, as well as a wonderful collection of Sacred Re-Memberings; where people of all nationalities on four continents. who speak from their hearts. They have many titles ranging from actor, ambassador, artist, attorney, business owner, chef, civil servant, educator, filmmaker, grandfather, grandmother, healer, mentee and mentor to minister, musician, peace officer, performer, photographer, publisher, psychologist, social worker, spiritual leader, student and writer. Their messages are united in healing, hope and light. In poetry and prose, more than 100 people share diverse perspectives highlighting their life lessons and personal truths.

In Section One we ask that you join us in celebration and read the beautiful selections of those who use their writing to represent the multitudes of us who have been positively impacted by Creative Icon and Tony Award Winner, Ben Vereen and the Grammy Award Winning musical Acapella group and artivists, Sweet Honey In The Rock!

In Section Two, enjoy the candid photo collage pages assembled by celebrity photographer Andrew Zaeh. Read about a life-changing moment for him.

In Section Three, are Sacred ReMemberings. Move through the alphabet from A to Z. Many of these stories are very personal. Our authors share their musings and poetry from the depth of their hearts. From thoughts on Asian and Black Lives Matter, life in the time of Covid, to taking wrong turns, embracing faith, discovering and living goodness and honoring those who have left this earth realm, our co-authors share the importance of ancestry, compassion, legacy, nature and Love.

In Section Four of GOOD IS POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE: An Anthology of Hope!, we honor life and legacy of Ms. Betty J. Tilman!

Believe. Breathe Deeply. Open Your Hearts. ReMember. Forgive. Laugh. Cry. Live. Love. Believe. Breathe Deeply.