Prepared for a Purpose by Antoinette Tuff

Prepared for a Purpose by Antoinette Tuff

Arlene Jane White was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and lived there until age 18. While reading every book available to her, she developed a true passion for oral storytelling and writing non-fiction. Precious and intense memories of people, places, and things are liberally shared in each of her narratives.

Grown Folks' Business is an-at-a-glance version of White's to be continued life story. This writer's down-to-earth approach captures and conveys lessons learned over time. This humorous and reflective memoir evokes emotions ranging from gladness to sadness, while making stops at all points in between. It is a heartfelt expression of love for all those who walk across the stages of this woman's life. In response, readers shake their heads and laugh out loud while turning pages of Grown Folks' Business.

About the Author

The author has lived in Lajes Field (Terceira Island, Azores), Portugal; Millington and Memphis, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; and San Diego, California. She returned to Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1981 and later moved to other cities within the state. Her travels led to chance encounters with so many interesting souls. That company of remarkable people will be featured along with family and close friends in future published works by this prolific writer.

Arlene Jane White currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Antoinette Tuff is a true picture of grace, courage, leadership, and heroism at its best. But before she made headlines and talked a school shooter back from the brink, she was a woman who faced--and overcame--her own pain and hurt. Publicly recognized by President Obama for her courageous act that saved a school from tragedy, she's also been nominated for the prestigious Carnegie Medal for civilian heroism. Today Antoinette speaks around the world, spreading hope and sharing her inspiring message of how our lives prepare us for our own moments of purpose. She has two children. Learn more at www.antoinettetuff.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780764212635
ISBN 10	076421263X
Title	Prepared for a Purpose
Author	Antoinette Tuff
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Baker Publishing Group
Year published	2014-01-21
Number of pages	304
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.