Pearls of empowerment that will enhance your relationships & make you think about the power of mentoring and genuine connection and longevity in relationships- that's what Reverend Darlene Jackson offers in this timely book on Mentorship, Scholarship & Empowerment. In it you will find out the importance of "Letting Ruth In." "Ruth" is the person God sent into your life for you to mentor. Reverend Darlene discusses the importance of reciprocation in the mentoring relationship. Pearls from a Protege' will show you the traits of a God-sent mentor. Along with principles Reverend Darlene lives by together with Reverend Darlene's personal anecdotes and reminiscences. Candid stories are shared about the good times as a protege and the hard times that empowered her to endure a 15-year eating disorder, three near death experiences, the loss of three babies, a car accident, controlling relationships, suicide of a close friend and divorce with the help of mentoring women and the openness to women who needed to be mentored. This book is filled with inspirations and suggestions on how to ignite your drive to leave a legacy by transforming how you relate to people. Everyone needs someone Pearls from a protege is like having an up close look at what really matters when you make a commitment to become a mentor.