Island Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit (Paperback or Softback)

Girls are often raised to believe that beauty is everything. But, what if beauty isn't enough?

"Norma Joyce Dougherty shines a light on what is real." - Melvin F. Graham

Do you feel like you are never good enough or never measure up - no matter how hard you try?

Norma Joyce Dougherty knows all about the glitz and glamour that many women want. As a former Miss Dominion of Canada and contestant in Miss World, Miss Universe, Queen of the Pacific, and a semi-finalist in Miss International, beauty represented an escape to a better life. But, all that glitters is not gold. Having faced abuse and heartache as a young girl, she then faced an identity crisis once the spotlights dimmed on her new life.

Island Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit is the true story of overcoming adversity that is seen and inner struggles that are unseen. Norma's extraordinary account will keep you captivated and reveal how any woman can:

• Accept herself no matter how she looks
• Feel beautiful in her own skin
• Find hope and purpose in both success and failure
• Answer the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What is my purpose?
• Be an overcomer. Replace shame and guilt with a joyous, radiant face
• Experience the deep, abiding love of God

Norma Joyce Dougherty received her B.A. in Philosophy, with a minor in Political Science from prestigious Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. During the past twenty years, Norma has volunteered with the international women's ministry, Stonecroft Ministries, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri as an inspirational speaker, conference planner, and a leader of women's Bible study groups. She also served as a District Consulting Coordinator and a member of the National Board of Directors. She states, "I do not claim to be an expert on any one subject. I share what I have learned from both my successes and failures, in hopes they will help another young woman going through the same experiences. I believe my message is powerful for those seeking authentic validation to the questions...who am I, where do I belong, and what is my purpose in life? Norma Joyce resides in Charlotte, NC.