PROSPECT, Conn. - s4story -- Life for me has been a remarkable journey, filled with abuse, anger, sadness and low self esteem. However my resiliency, perseverance and trust in God have made me the strong woman that I am today. My memoir is proof that the many LaVernes can survive, achieve and become someone important who can give love and receive love. This is a book about HEALING.

REVIEW: Loved the book! Thank you for sharing your life story with me and for being the person you are! I've always loved and respected you and your strength and feel fortunate that you have left forever footprints in my heart. Shanyelle Young

REVIEW: I enjoyed reading about your life; and I couldn't put it down. One never knows what another person goes through until he or she shares it with you. God bless you for having the courage to share your innermost feelings with us. This book gives so many young people the inspiration to make something better out of their lives. It gives one Hope! May God continue to bless all of you! Eunice Sanderlin

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Ida LaVerne Blackwell is married to Calvin M. Blackwell, Sr. She is the Mother of three daughters and one son who is in his Heavenly home. She is the grandmother to four grandchildren.

LaVerne Blackwell is a graduate of Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. She holds a certificate of completion in Evangelicalism and Counseling, as well as other religious certificates. LaVerne is an Ordained Deacon, teaches New Disciples classes, serves as an Usher and is President of the Silver Saints Ministry. She enjoys her role as a Servant.

During her free time she enjoys cooking, baking and entertaining family and friends. LaVerne enjoys traveling with family and friends and generally loves to laugh and make others laugh.

LaVerne retired from her position at the State of Connecticut as an Administrative Supervisor. She is currently a Conservator for several people.

My Truths, My Triumphs, My God, ISBN 9781733812061, is distributed by Pathway Book Service and Ingram Book Company. Readers can purchase copies on Amazon, B&N.com and at other booksellers. For more information contact Biographical Publishing Company, http://www.biopub.us.