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Unusual Determination
From the Author
I've wanted to write another book for quite some time now. My last work, Unlikely Allies: 8 Steps to Bridging Divides that Impact Leadership, was written and published in 2010. I love to write. I just don't make the time to do it as often as I should or desire. Sharing information, empowering, and inspiring people is what I truly love to do. Part of the challenge of why it's taken me so long to write another book is I didn't know what I was going to write about. Should it be about business, politics, inspiration, or motivation? Yes, there are other books with those topics brewing in my mind, but something out of the ordinary happened to me in 2021 and it's been in my heart to share it. When I first received the news, I was stunned. It absolutely took me by surprise, but oddly, I didn't get emotional about it. The follow-up letter, additional tests, and consistent information shared to me by the nurses and doctors prepared me for what was to come. They were kind and gentle with the news. Methodical, prepared, and knowledgeable about everything they expressed to me. You see, they've seen all of what I was to experience before. Probably hundreds of times with all the people they serve. But this was my first time…ever. And so, my story, my journey, will be told and is my next published work. As you read this book, you will note that I switch from first person to third person throughout. Parts of this work are direct comments from my journal on any given day. I pray that these words will be a blessing to you! "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him; and if he has committed sins, they shall have forgiven him." James 5:15-16
About the Author
HELEN BLOCKER ADAMS is a Partner with Senior Life Insurance Company and CEO of The Adams Group Agency, LLC. She is founder of HOPE TNBC, an online initiative designed to inform, educate, empower, inspire, and exhibit hope to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and/or are living with it now. She is a former college professor, radio and television personality, political candidate, and serial entrepreneur. She is a passionate Triple Negative Breast Cancer advocate survivor. The oldest of four children, Blocker Adams is a military brat, born in Hampton, Va., who has travelled and lived around the world including Germany, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan. She now lives in Augusta, Ga. She has 9 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews.
unlikely allies
From the Author
The level of venom, the intensity and frequency of the readers' rants in the daily newspaper compelled the publication's news reporter to call me for an interview. “Some of the language in the rants was so graphic, they were unsuitable for print,” he said. Wow! They were talking about me. Have you ever felt like you've been hit by a brick or punched in the stomach? Well, that is how I felt at that particular moment when he shared the comment with me.
In spite of the graphic description that some people had of me, it's important to stay true to who you are. I've lived my life being optimistic and positive, building bridges, nurturing relationships, working with diverse groups of people, serving others, communicating, and providing effective and proven leadership — oftentimes under duress, uncertainty, limited resources, and being misunderstood. This book will show you how I did it and how you can overcome negative publicity, adversity, challenges, and develop leadership skills that will impact your life and others for years to come.