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From the Streets to The Assignment
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 11 2026
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Memoir of Survival, Faith, and Purpose
What happens when a little girl is forced to grow up too soon?
From the Streets to The Assignment is the powerful and inspiring memoir of Dr. Shonté Youmans, a woman whose life journey was marked by loss, confusion, unanswered questions, and unimaginable challenges-yet sustained by the unwavering hand of God.
Through the eyes of The Assignment, readers will walk through childhood trauma, the search for identity, culture shock, life-changing discoveries, military service, healing, and a growing faith that would ultimately reveal a greater purpose.
From riding the church van as a child seeking refuge, to opening a UPS envelope that changed everything she thought she knew about herself, to discovering God's covering through forgiveness and faith, this story is a testament to resilience and divine preservation.
This is not a story about perfection.
It is a story about survival.
It is a story about healing.
It is a story about becoming.
If you've ever questioned God's presence in the middle of pain, wondered why your journey looked different, or struggled to find purpose in your past, this book will remind you that God is still writing your story.
Because sometimes purpose is hidden inside survival.
And sometimes the very things that try to break us become the foundation for our assignment.
The little girl with a dream became a woman with a vision.
In this book, you'll discover: How faith can sustain you through life's most difficult seasons
The power of forgiveness and healing
Finding purpose in pain
Overcoming identity struggles and unanswered questions
The importance of resilience, compassion, and service
How God can use every chapter of your life for His glory
From the Streets to The Assignment is a heartfelt reminder that no matter what you've faced, your story isn't over-and your assignment is still unfolding.
Written by Dr. Shonté Youmans
Founder of Fresh Start Consulting, LLC
Published by CommuniPower Press
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