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WE MADE IT!!!!!!!
The eldest of two children, LaShawn was born in Berkeley, CA. At the age of 9 LaShawn was forced to take on many adult roles including taking care of her younger brother. While bearing this responsibility throughout her teen years, LaShawn faced an adversity all too common to young women, she was raped. Armed with the anger, rejection, fear and abandonment that accompany this traumatic experience, LaShawn began to navigate the route of emotional despair and dysfunction. Living what appeared to be a normal life aesthetically; internally she was dying emotionally every day. This internal turmoil soon manifested itself physically through ulcers which threatened LaShawn’s life. In her book she chronicles these events and attests that one can confront negative experiences and transform them into motivations for success. As you embark on this expedition through her life you’ll realize that the same elements of humanity exist in all of us. The residue of lost love, the sting of deep wounds and the joy of triumph will link us all together thereby solidifying our unified express purpose, to enjoy life. The divergence occurs in the paths we take to get there. LaShawn’s path will motivate you to employ diligence, faith and fortitude.
Paperback
Format: 6 x 9 Black & White Paperback, 77 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Jun 30, 2010)
ISBN10: 1432757040
ISBN13: 9781432757045
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers
As a young un-wed mother who was raped, rejected and abandoned, LaShawn Butler has endured many challenges in life. Originally born and raised in Northern California, LaShawn pursued a career in marketing at Grambling State University where she fell in love. It was from this relationship that she encountered the familiar pain of rejection and the overwhelming joy of child birth. Although she has faced many hurdles in her life, LaShawn has continued to persevere. In her story we learn what is required to achieve success despite resistance: a relentless ambition to emerge triumphant. Throughout her journey in life LaShawn’s focus has transitioned to cultivating the gifts and talents her daughter, Eryqa, has been blessed with. This renewed focus has allowed both LaShawn and Eryqa to continue to excel to the heights of success, humility and spirituality. Armed with life’s experiences, faith in God and diligence LaShawn and Eryqa are equipped to confront and conquer any challenge life may bring. 
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