Using the touching and inspiring story of her father s relationship with William Faulkner as a starting point, Burgess opens up a classic inspirational self-help/spirituality topic: how to bring forth the character qualities of love, wisdom, trust, faith, gratitude, creative action, vision, and integrity (what she calls the sacred promises of legacy living ) as part of a transformational process that brings greater meaning and purpose to readers lives. She uses the idea of living our legacy to convey the idea that we connect to our past by honoring those who came before us, living with intention in the present, and freeing our talents so we can realize our potential. She combines inspiration with practical exercises to provide a complete program for readers looking for greater authenticity and purpose in their lives.