Losing to Gain
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I came away with a sense of “knowing” things I had often wondered about like…
“How does the only surviving passenger of a plane crash feel?”
“What happens to a child with a broken spirit?”
“What is the driving force behind a person’s insatiable quest to succeed?”
My sister was right about one thing. We were all affected by the thing that affected Daddy, whether directly or indirectly.
I cannot hate my father for the miserable treatment my loved ones suffered at his hands. I can only salvage through the wreckage and take comfort in the fact that the survivors gained strength and became over comers and a living testimony of how God can heal lives. The things that I cannot change, I place in the capable hands of God, who knows all things and will judge all at the proper time.
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What benefit could possibly be derived from a book titled, Losing to Gain? The answer to this question will depend upon the reader. Losing to Gain is for the person who desires to live life and see many good days.
In our pursuit of life we sometimes experience difficulties, some which can produce effects that make all forward motion come to a complete stop. If you have ever encountered a hard situation, uncertainty, affliction or loss of some kind, then you need to know that hope can be found and that a good life is still attainable.
Losing to Gain is a book about overcoming defeat, gaining strength, experiencing victory and stability after difficult and sometimes devastating events.
In the book Losing to Gain, the author shares some of her own personal experiences and how she discovered the secret of living a meaningful and satisfying life in the midst of difficult situations.
About the Author
Valarie Cooper was born in Waukegan, IL and was raised in the neighboring town of North Chicago.
Valarie has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL. Valarie has twenty-seven years of combined work experience in both corporate and non-profit environments.
One of her passions involves coaching others and providing tools and information to help them discover their potential. Valarie serves on the board of the Juanita Fields Foundation which is dedicated to helping young people to make a difference in their lives through education.
Valarie has been married for ten years to her loving husband, Leo, who is very supportive. They have one son. Her life experiences and challenges have led her to believe that there is a specific purpose for everything that happens in a person’s life.
In addition to being an Author, Valarie is also a Contemporary Gospel songwriter and Independent Artist whose aim is to glorify God and encourage others with songs of hope and inspiration. She released her fourth CD, “I Worship Thee” in February, 2008. Her list of recorded CDs include: “Show Me the Way,” “It’s Possible” and “What About Christmas.”
Some of Valarie’s favorite pastimes include: cooking, reading and crafting.