This stunningly original treasure of a book reveals the single most powerful ingredient in any relationship, whether professional, personal, or in public life. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, author of the acclaimed "Balm in Gilead", uses her unique talent for portraits and stories that reach deep into the human experience--from drama of birth to the solemn vigil before death--to find the essence of respect. Readers will want to savor and share this beautiful book, which has the power to change lives.