Portrait of Devotion is more than a quick read to pass away time. Alice Coltrane, renowned musician and wife of music genius, John W. Coltrane began a unique existence after her husband's passing. Her strength, courage, dignity and quick humor allowed her to travel life's mountains and valleys. Reading her narrative can become a gateway to new vistas.

Her life story opens portals of great possibilities to the reader. It pushes away clouds of doubt or depression. It uplifts feelings as it reveals great potential of the human spirit. More importantly, her story offers assurance that all have the capacity to reach greater spiritual understanding and self-determination. All who have lived with the mind's restless nature can enter the chamber of inner peace while living in a world where discord and violence appear to be the new norm. Readers are invited to sit in the presence of this great soul and then rise refreshed, motivated, and filled with hope.