Island Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit

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. GrahamDo 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 formerMiss Dominion of Canada and contestant inMiss World, Miss Universe, Queen of the Pacific, and a semi-finalist inMiss 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 looksFeel beautiful in her own skinFind hope and purpose in both success and failureAnswer the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What is my purpose?Be an overcomer. Replace shame and guilt with a joyous, radiant faceExperience the deep, abiding love of GodWomen of every age will relate to the identity crisis that Norma experienced - a crisis perpetuated today with the bombardment of marketing campaigns that focus on looking, acting, and being someone we're not. Choose this triumphant story instead and discover the true beauty that lies within you. Review "Many readers, young and old, will relate to this inspirational, rags to riches story that begins in poverty, betrayal, and isolation and ends in the discovery of life's most meaningful treasures - deep, personal contentment, and a truly triumphant spirit. You will be drawn into the honest-to-goodness story-telling approach of this true-to-life personal testimony while it unfolds its many failures, heartfelt victories, and spiritual triumphs."Hon. Archibald Hynd Johnstone Retired Canadian Senator (now deceased)"Norma Joyce Dougherty has written her story from the heart; gathering up all the heartaches of disappointment and revealing how Christ covers them in His love and forgiveness, bringing joy and lasting contentment." Donna Lee Toney a colleague of Franklin Graham and in literary collaboration since 1982, most recently with Franklin Graham on "A Story of Simple Gifts: Operation Christmas Child" and "Salvation: The Reason for My Hope" with Billy Graham."Norma Joyce Dougherty was and continues to be a goodwill ambassador of her native Prince Edward Island.Island Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit offers an inspiring account of her race with destiny and how an abiding faith led her to the discovery of her true purpose in life." Alex B. Campbell, Former Premier of Prince Edward IslandIsland Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit has been adapted into a screenplay byCheryl McKay entitledChasing Eden. Cheryl has written (or co-written) screenplays for the filmsThe Ultimate Gift, Extraordinary, and Indivisible, and recently finished penning the screenplay forThe Power of a Praying Wife based on Stormie Omartian's book series, for Pure Flix. About the Author 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 pow