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Whitney Houston's sudden death came as a shock to the world. 

As her music and beautiful voice filled the airwaves in subsequent days, many reflected on the life that was and the life that could have been if right choices had been made. Her short life left many reflecting on their lives. Though Whitney's life was triumphant, it was also tragic, and there are many things that can be learned from her life.

Essence national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III, along with his wife, Meriqua Whyte, and his eldest daughter, Daniella Whyte, have written a new book titled The Greatest Love of All: Takeaways from the Triumphant and Tragic Life of Whitney Houston. This book pulls out the positive lessons that young people can learn from both the triumphant and tragic sides of Whitney Houston's life.

The Whytes write, "This book was not written to recount Whitney Houston's life. It is our hope that people closer to her will write a loving memoir of her life. We believe things like this happen for a reason, and the purpose of this book is to provide positive takeaways from Whitney Houston's life, from the good and the bad, so that young people, especially young women, can put her life in perspective and learn how to get to the top and stay at the top."

The chapters in this book include:

• Chapter 1: A Solid Foundation
• Chapter 2: Count On Me
• Chapter 3: Running With the Wrong Crowd
• Chapter 4: The Blame Game
• Chapter 5: Who's Your Master?
• Chapter 6: Yes, Jesus Loves Me
• Chapter 7: I Want to Feel the Heat with Somebody
• Chapter 8: Takeaways from the Marriage of Whitney and Bobby
• Chapter 9: Take the Good
• Chapter 10: 7 Takeaways from a Rocky but Remarkable Life

The book is 110 pages and is an easy read for all people who are looking for guidance and direction in their own lives.

Daniel Whyte III has spoken in meetings across the United States and in twenty-three foreign countries. He is the author of twenty books. He is also the president of Gospel Light Society, a worldwide evangelistic ministry that reaches thousands with the Gospel each week, as well as president of Torch Ministries International, a Christian literature ministry which publishes a monthly magazine called The Torch Leader. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Bethany Divinity College, a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Texas Wesleyan University, and a Master's degree in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to the former Meriqua Althea Dixon, of Christiana, Jamaica for twenty-five years. God has blessed their union with seven children.

Meriqua Whyte is the wife of national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III. They have been married for twenty-five years. Mrs. Whyte is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools their seven children. She holds a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from Bethany Divinity College in Dothan, Alabama. She is the author and/or co-author of eight books.

Daniella Whyte is the daughter of national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III. She is the author of the books, The Girl God Wants and 365 Days of Thanking God. She is the editor of Girls 4 God Magazine and she assists her father in the work of the ministry. She is also a college student, studying psychology and religion at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Her main mission in life is to tell everyone she can about the grace and love of God, and to help everyone she can be all they can be for God's glory. Her passion is helping families and children mature and flourish in life. Her favorite verse is Matthew 6:33.

The Greatest Love of All: Takeaways from the Triumphant and Tragic Life of Whitney Houstonis exclusively available on Amazon.com Kindle for only 99 cents. Amazon.com PRIME members can read this book for free. This book may also be read on the following devices: iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, PC, and Mac.