Dangerous Mistrust

Painful experiences from the past can plant lies that we come to accept as truth: that we have little worth, that we fall short, and that we will never be enough. Once we take those messages in, they harden into a guarded, damaging outlook that misrepresents both who we are and who God is.

Johnson, a celebrity stylist, knows this from her own life. For years she carried the fallout of a harmful relationship with her father, which shaped how she saw herself and God. From the outside she had a glamorous career among famous clients, but privately she was in despair, and her polished image hid the happiness she lacked. The book traces how she faced insecurity, fear, divorce, and heartbreak, how she worked through forgiveness and let go of bitterness, and how she found a new direction.

The author encourages readers to drop the act and live authentically. She offers guidance on building acceptance, self-love, and self-worth, and on confronting the negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that may have held readers back for years. Her central message is that every person has a rightful place in God's kingdom, and that readers can pursue their purpose and build the fulfilling life they deserve.

Tracci Johnson is a master celebrity stylist and the owner of Legacci Salon. She previously owned Eclipse Salon on Melrose and founded the Ruth Group, a women's ministry. She was mentored by Ron Newton, a master stylist and the son of Huey P. Newton. As a key stylist, she toured with Pebbles, En Vogue, and Babyface, and she has worked with clients including El Debarge, LL Cool J, Simone I Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Nia Long, Brandy, Cicely Tyson, CeCe Winans, and Lynn Whitfield, among others. Her work has been featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover, the Oscars, the Grammys, the BET Awards, the Image Awards, in films, music videos, and television shows, and in publications such as In Style, Essence, and Sophisticates Black Hair. She has been named a top 10 African American stylist in the country and one of the 50 most influential women in the beauty industry. Her passion is helping others, especially women.