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"At the height of COVID-19 pandemic, Ronnie was diagnosed with breast cancer while working in the Middle East. Ronnie had no other option but to drive herself to chemo treatments as the pandemic shut down the world. As a former Division I basketball player and now a Speech Pathologist, Ronnie gathered everything she learned on and off the court- sheer determination, life trials and victories, her medical knowledge, and her dynamics of faith. Ronnie recalled the lessons her parents and former coach, Coach Kay Yow, taught throughout this season in her life - they were a gift. Ronnie had a Tribe of friends who motivated and encouraged her along the way, as she knew this journey would be anything but typical. Collectively, Ronnie used every experience to write this outstanding inspirational book on how she faced her breast cancer challenge ""alone"" during a worldwide pandemic. Ronnie wants you to know that you are never alone in your journey - you always have someone by your side. This book is full of remarkable insight, analysis, and suggestions such as staying grateful, staying positive, staying mobile via exercise, eating healthy, and keeping track of of all your appointments when you are exhausted. This book illuminates the unknown, eases one's anxiety, and negates the many surprises and fears that cancer brings. An Atypical Journey is an inspirational book for patients and their families facing one of life's most challenging journey's - cancer."

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To win against cancer, or any imposing obstacle, one must engage physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Ronnie's game plan includes action plans in all four realms. She researched online, communicated with close friends, drank gallons of water, ate high protein foods, exercised, and talked with God. Philippians 4:11 became Ronnie's mantra - Lord, may your will be done. There is undeniable comfort in knowing that whatever happens to us is part of God's plan if we are following His will by putting Him first, giving Him the credit, claiming His faithfulness, thank Him for all things because we trust that He will work everything according to His will (Romans 8:28). God's plan for Ronnie is revealed throughout An Atypical Journey. It's a must read for you or your loved one going through cancer! Nora Lynn Finch - Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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Ronnie Laughlin is a gifted athlete, who excelled in sports - basketball, volleyball and track and field. A former Division I Basketball player she played for Peace College and North Carolina State University. Ronnie graduated from NCSU with an undergraduate degree in Speech Communication. Ronnie obtained her Master of Arts Degree from Louisiana State University. Ronnie has worked in various settings including schools, universities, hospitals, and clinics. Ronnie has been a color analyst for radio and television broadcasts. She is now a Speech Pathologist working in the Middle East helping children, adolescents and adults to communicate effectively. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Ronnie wanted to write this book to share with others how she coped with her diagnosis. Ronnie is an avid golfer and a Leaderboard member of Women of Color Golf (WOCG) in Tampa, Florida.

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