(Wilmington, DE) LLuminari – a prestigious network of America’s leading health and wellness experts who educate, inspire, and empower people to live healthier lives, announced today the launch of a memorable new CD from one of their experts, Ms. Byllye Avery. “A Gift From A Wise Woman” is a new audio CD from LLuminari featuring Ms. Avery reading inspiring and loving selections from her book, “An Altar of Words”.  The CD showcases powerful words personally chosen by Ms. Avery that offer women wisdom, comfort and inspiration – literally creating an altar of words built on love that will enrich their lives.

“Altars have always been special places for me. An altar is a sacred place for reflection, self-examination and renewal.  This CD is my altar; the pulse of my heart and soul. My thoughts, experiences and life lessons are my gifts to you and the universe,” says Ms. Avery.

LLuminari Founder and CEO Elizabeth Browning says, “Byllye Avery is an exceptional woman whose dedication on behalf of the women's health movement is tireless. She touches audiences deeply with her personal, compelling stories featured on this CD – what a perfect gift for other exceptional women.”

Recognized as dreamer, visionary and grassroots realist, Byllye Avery, MEd, is a member of the LLuminari network of experts, and founder of The Avery Institute for Social Change and the National Black Women’s Health Project (Imperative). A women’s health activist for over 25 years, she has received the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship “Genius Grant” for Social Contribution, Lifetime Television’s Trailblazer Award and the Essence magazine award for community service.

“A Gift From a Wise Woman” is an inspiring gift for women - a gift for soothing the soul and calming the spirit.  For more information or to order call 1-800-947-1103 or visit www .LLuminari.com.  Each CD is priced at $12 plus shipping & handling, and for orders of five or more, each CD is only $10.00 plus shipping and handling. To learn more about Ms. Byllye Avery, listen to a free selection from the CD, or to order a copy, please visit www.LLuminari.com or www.averyinstitute.org.

LLuminari experts communicate with clarity and conviction on the broadest spectrum of health and wellness topics – always uncovering the science behind the issue; separating fact from fiction. LLuminari produces live events and conferences; grassroots health initiatives; multi-cultural health education programs, website content and eNewsletters; landmark studies on newsworthy information; health education tools including CD’s and DVDs. For more information please visit www.LLuminari.com.

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