LaDonna Gatlin Swapped Touring With Her Famous Brothers For A Life Of Inspiring Others
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Frisco, TX – Even though LaDonna Gatlin loved making music with her famous siblings, The Gatlin Brothers, she realized she had a different path to follow in life. So, taking a giant leap of faith years ago and leaving country music behind paid off−because today she enjoys recognition and respect as an accomplished author, singer, and inspirational speaker. In fact, in 2005 she was one of five speakers, and the only woman that year, to be inducted into the National Speakers Association’s Hall of Fame! Using wit, wisdom and song on her journey through life, LaDonna has inspired thousands of people to uncover their potential, purpose and passion and find their unique inner ‘voice’ in order to become the best they can possibly be.
LaDonna Gatlin originally toured with her brothers as part of ‘The Gatlin Quartet’ until a funny thing happened on the road to stardom that changed the course of her life–she fell in love and got married. LaDonna says, “My brothers went on to produce hit records. I went on to produce two children!”
In her latest book, The Song in You: Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life (HCI Books), co-authored with Mike Marino, PhD, LaDonna shares why she took a different ‘tour,’ choosing instead to raise children, put family first, overcome adversity and help others discover their own ‘song.’
Understanding that it’s that ‘song’ that lies deep within each of us that sets us apart and makes us special, worthy and unique, LaDonna uses her sharp wit, engaging communication style and sound wisdom in her book to motivate and inspire readers to connect with their voice, and embrace a life of purpose and meaning.
The Song in You is filled with practical, emotional and spiritual insights from LaDonna’s life experiences, both as part of her famous musical family and as a woman whose Christian faith caused her to walk away from fame and fortune to travel the world with Christian music pioneer Dallas Holm and evangelist David Wilkerson (from The Cross and the Switchblade movie).
LaDonna has devoted her entire career to empowering people to ‘sing their own song’ through their words, deeds, and actions. She speaks from the heart with stories that drive home common-sense wisdom for everyday living. Her presentations educate, inspire, entertain and are an unforgettable experience for her audiences as she shares her message around the globe−from corporate powerhouses to the prison cells of death row.
LaDonna has also recorded four solo CDs and is a contributing writer to the bestselling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul. She lives in a Dallas suburb with her husband (and best friend) of thirty-eight years, Tim Johnson. They have two adult children who have blessed them with five grandchildren…and counting. For more information, please visit: www.ladonnagatlin.com .
Mike Marino, PhD, is a well-known speaker, author, counselor, and media personality−having hosted a nationally-syndicated, call-in radio program for five years and produced broadcast programming, live events, and written materials for such diverse people as Dr. Laura Schlessinger, PBS-TV’s Daniel Amen, MD, and the Reverend Billy Graham.
Mike has served as corporate vice president at the world-renowned Amen Clinics, presided over a nationwide network of over 600 mental health clinicians while president of New Life Ministries, and was a senior executive at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. His hands-on, practical experience running psychiatric hospitals and substance abuse recovery centers laid the groundwork for his life-changing message of genuine hope and healing.
Available at bookstores, online, or from the publisher www.hcibooks.com
The Song In You: Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life
By LaDonna Gatlin & Mike Marino
ISBN: 9780757316227 — $14.95
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