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Beggars or Angels: How a Single Mother Triumphed Over War, Welfare and Cancer to Become a Successful Philanthropist
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 7 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
BEGGARS OR ANGELS is a powerful and deeply inspiring true story of courage, sacrifice, and transformation.
In this moving memoir, Rosemary Tran Lauer shares her extraordinary journey from hardship to hope as she battles through war, poverty, single motherhood, welfare, and cancer, only to rise above it all and build a life of purpose, generosity, and impact.
This is more than a survival story. It is the story of a woman who refused to be defined by suffering. Through relentless determination, love for her children, and an unshakable belief that life could be bigger than pain, Rosemary transformed her struggles into a mission to help others. Her journey ultimately led her to become a successful philanthropist and the founder of Devotion to Children.
Honest, heartfelt, and unforgettable, Beggars or Angels is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. It is a story for anyone who has ever faced overwhelming odds, wondered how to keep going, or needed proof that even the darkest seasons can lead to a life of meaning and grace.
This book speaks to readers who love:
- true stories of resilience and perseverance
- inspirational memoirs by strong women
- stories of motherhood, survival, and purpose
- personal journeys of triumph over illness and adversity
- books that restore hope and faith in humanity
Beggars or Angels will move your heart, challenge your perspective, and remind you that even in the hardest moments, one life can rise, and then lift countless others.
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