Choosing To Belong

A Memoir of Faith, Identity, Healing, and Learning to Love Myself

by Dr. Naomi Rae Taylor


Formats

Hardcover
£34.95
Softcover
£16.95
Hardcover
£34.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 25/09/2024

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 290
ISBN : 9798823028066
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 290
ISBN : 9798823028080

About the Book

Has anyone ever asked you to do something, and it felt impossible? For years, my brother urged me, "Naomi, you need to write a book and tell your story!" But facing my past—my shame, my guilt—was something I didn't have the courage to do for a long time. Growing up as a multiracial woman of color, raised by a teenage single White mother who battled mental illness, childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and a life skirting the law, left me questioning my identity, my body, and my worth. This is more than just my story—it's the journey of a heroine finding her way out of darkness, driven by a desperate search for God and answers. It's also a tender exploration of a fractured mother-daughter bond, two broken souls longing for love, healing, and redemption. This book invites you into that journey to witness the struggle, the survival, and the hope of choosing to belong.


About the Author

Naomi Rae Taylor, Ed.D., a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is an inspiring educator and fierce advocate for equity and social justice. Her career spans various roles in education, all reflecting a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Naomi’s journey is marked by resilience, having graduated with honors from high school as a teen parent of two children. She later earned multiple degrees and licenses, including a doctorate in educational leadership, showcasing her drive and dedication. As the founder of Pleasant Spirit Consulting, Naomi partners with individuals and organizations to foster equitable outcomes and embrace culturally relevant policies and practices. Known for her ability to build bridges, she excels at cultivating relationships and resolving cultural conflicts. Her published work showcases her expertise in equity leadership and culturally responsive pedagogy. An accomplished educator, adept at teaching both children and adults, while also excelling as a facilitator, guiding adults in their personal and professional development. When she’s not leading change, Naomi practices holistic self-care through meditation, reading, writing, hiking, yoga, and quality time with her family, nurturing both body and mind.