Once There Was a Girl

<p>Once There Was a Girl</em> is the poignant true story of Wendy a young black woman struggling to grow up in a housing project in New Orleans. Facing abject poverty rampant crime and formidable challenges she believes against all hope that she will somehow survive. Her mother teaches her how to pray-and pray she does-even when all hope of a better life seems fleeting and perhaps impossible. As time passes Wendy struggles to not give up and fervently asks God to perform a miracle and deliver her from the projects to the world she hopes and dreams of.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Endorsement: </strong></p><p>Wendy Randall has written a memoir that will inspire others to believe in themselves and take charge of their lives. Her insightful reflections demonstrate her grit courage and a strong belief in herself. Wendy developed coping tools early that continued to motivate her as she moved through life. She powerfully describes her security blanket of escape: daydreaming. She never let go of those daydreams and did whatever was necessary to ensure they came true. As she states so well I believe that I will not succumb to my environment. This story is one of tremendous courage and determination. - <strong>Martha E Casazza Ed.D</strong>. Educational Consultant and Author.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>You can expect to be inspired by the real-life victories of Wendy Randall and how God's peace and presence remained available throughout the tremendous challenges and pains of life. Wendy Randall's literary debut in <strong>Once There Was A Girl-A Memoir</strong> <strong> </strong>will lead readers on a through-story account of how God's favor love and acceptance delivered her from embarrassment emotional pain and uncertainty to a place and space of grace and victory through Jesus Christ<em>. </em></p><p>-Rev.Dr. Cynthia A.Wilson</strong>. </em> Executive Director Worship Resources & Director Liturgical Resources The United Methodist Church Discipleship Ministries.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Author: </strong></p><p>Wendy Randall loves encouraging people to persevere and has spent her life working as a substance abuse counselor and educator. She has lived around in the United States and Europe and is fluent in both French and Spanish. In her memoir Wendy illustrates how a praying mother her faith in Jesus and perseverance kept her from succumbing to a poverty-stricken and crime-ridden environment and led her to see her dreams come true. </p><p><br></p>