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Unexpected Places Kindle Edition

by Dionna Latimer-Hearn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A recent college graduate embarks on her very first international journey—all alone. Armed with nothing more than her suitcases and overwhelming emotions, she arrives in France. As she struggles to establish herself and determine her unique identity in this new world, she is plagued by a past rooted in pain and spiritual emptiness. Over the course of seven months she is forced to examine her beliefs and spirituality. Will her past hurts and resentment suffocate her present and future? Will she open her heart and forgive? In a truly inspirational story of self-discovery, experience God’s incredible mercy and sovereignty as He turns even life’s lowest moments into spiritual prosperity.

Dionna Latimer-Hearn is a practicing speech-language pathologist and the co-founder/director of the R.E.A.C.T. Initiative, a nonprofit organization serving inner city youth. She lives in Severn, Maryland with her husband, Cedric, and their three sons: Cedric Jr., Ryan, and Dominic. This is her first book.
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    January 11, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006WNC75U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Xulon Press (January 11, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 498 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
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Dionna Latimer-Hearn

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​Dionna Latimer-Hearn received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in French Studies from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Following the completion of her degree she worked for the French Embassy as an English Language Instructor in Montargis, France. Upon her return to the United States she completed her Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She has served as a multilingual speech-language pathologist since 2002, holding positions in Illinois, Japan, Maryland and Texas. She currently works as a speech-language pathologist and continuing education provider.

​Mrs. Latimer-Hearn is completing her dissertation for her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, MD. She is a recipient of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Minority Dissertation Fellowship Award, the World Education Research Association (WERA) Innovative Poster Award, and the CREATE Doctoral Scholarship. She has presented her research on African American English at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention (2001, 2016), at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (2016, 2018), at the Maryland Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention (2017) and the WERA World Congress (2018) in South Africa. She was a presenter at the ASHA Convention (2018), the CREATE Conference (2018), the OSSPEAC Conference (2018), and the Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference (2018). Mrs. Latimer-Hearn is the author of the book Unexpected Places, and is the cofounder and director of the REACT Initiative, a Christian nonprofit organization that promotes equity in education for historically marginalized populations.

For more information or to contact this author, visit www.dlhearn.net.

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Customers find the memoir well-written with descriptive and evocative language. They find the story inspirational and thought-provoking, with an emotional range including fear, pain, humor, and joy. The author provides a rich emotional landscape that includes forgiveness and God's love.

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Customers enjoy the narrative style. They find the book well-written with descriptive and evocative language. The memoir is easy to read and aligned with uplifting scriptures. Readers are inspired to write about their own travel experiences.

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  • Shannon D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Memoir
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
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    This memoir kept me engaged and reading from beginning to end. The author invites readers to take a journey with her to France and Europe, and brilliantly paints the scenes via evocative language and vibrant imagery. It's as close as one could get to actually being there. The author provides a rich emotional landscape including fear, pain, humor, forgiveness and joy which the reader is able to identify with every step along the way.
    There were some especially humorous aspects to the book that made me genuinely laugh out loud which I appreciated, as well as beautiful imagery such as the following example:
    "I would miss my fresh croissants and warm chocolate almond bread. I would even miss modest Montargis. As the sun slipped beyond the horizon, leaving traces of orange and red behind, I realized I would also miss quiet evenings watching the sun disappear as it left a menagerie of colors streaking across the darkening sky. France had made a lasting impression on me. We would be a part of each other forever." The entire book is threaded with descriptive and figurative language which makes the book a true journey through time and space.
    I especially appreciated the fact that faith was woven throughout, and was a major facet of the book, leading to forgiveness and understanding, despite significant childhood trauma. I highly recommend Unexpected Places as a study in both the genres of Christian literature and memoir. I would be interested in reading more work by this author.
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  • Tameka L Jeter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eat, Pray, Love for the Christian Woman
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012
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    How often do women (basically at any age) come to a place in life and wonder "How in the World Did I Get Here"? Whether or not you are running from your past, confused about your present, and worried about your future.......Dionna points out that God is sovereign and know's exactly where we are and why. Having asked myself the question over and over again, reading the book added constellation that God is in ultimate control of my life. With hurts from the past, and uncertainty about the future if we as women (even men) can learn and accept who we are and whose we are; life becomes so much easier. Dionna candidly takes her readers into her past, allows them to travel abroad with her in the present, and encourages them to get excited about her future which is in God's hands. The book is the Chrisitian version of Eat, Pray, Love....with a biblical perspective. Thank you Dionna for taking us on a journey of salvation, healing, and restoration!
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  • R Daye
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book on how to make it in life no matter what!!!!!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013
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    This book is an inspirational read, it teaches you how to be an overcomer in any situation that face you in life, to seek only God and not humans for approval, to embrace forgiveness and to never give up. There is some laugh out loud moments, moments when you as a reader just have to pause and give God glory for his love and faithfulness, other moments when you feel like crying with the writer. Ms. Latimer-Hearn is a great writer because she makes all of your senses come alive; it's as if you were there with her.
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  • AJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Travel Guide Through Life's Challenges
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2012
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    A thought-provoking, inspirational story that encourages you to face life's challenges head-on and learn how to make peace with and let go of the pain and hurt from your past. The author describes hardships and trials with an appreciative, self-deprecating sense of humor that makes you a willing partner in her transformation and growth. An easy-to-read story aligned with uplifting scripture that everyone can relate to.
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  • ServingGod
    5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome demonstration of forgiveness and God's love!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012
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    Having traveled to foreign countries in both Europe and Asia, I can say that I really related to the trials and successes illustrated in this book. The author shares such an amazing experience that I am inspired to write about my own travels. I highly recommend this book to Christian readers as well as those who enjoy traveling and self-reflection...A great read!
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  • CC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful prose, beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2012
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    The author writes a beautiful story in beautiful prose. You'll find yourself emotionally attached to the journey, while contemplating your own. A big, heartfelt thank you to the author for sharing her life experiences with us!
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  • Melika Chatman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a blessed book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2012
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    This book was well written. It was very descriptive and I loved the analogies. I felt as if I were there. I recommend this book to everyone. Thanks for sharing your journey Dionna. God bless you!
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  • Daniel J. Madison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lava!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2012
    Unprotected Places is less of a book and more like the literary equivalent of the bad guy from Temple of Doom ripping out your heart and throwing into lava. In fact, the plot and every second line of Unlaminated Places seems almost a direct throwback to Temple of Doom except for the part that none of the book takes place in India or involves any bug eating, whip cracking magic diamonds or hilarious banter with plucky Asian children. In fact I would've bumped this review up to eleven stars if the plot was less about the heroine trying to make it big as an American cat juggler in Paris and feature more mine cart chases and shirtless Harrison Fords. Ungerminated Places is a tour de force, expect it to be setting fire to the bottom of a donation box near you.
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