While I Have Your Attention

It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning

De: Lucille O'Neal

Narrado por: Karen Chilton, Jeremy Michael Durm

Find hope when you see that it is never too late for a new beginning.

This book is for…

Every person who has experienced struggle and hardship
Every person who knew there was more out there than their own surroundings
Every person who dreamed and wanted more
Every person who hoped to inspire others

When Dr. Lucille O'Neal became a mom as a teenager, she knew one thing was true: She would always love her children. That love, as well as a fierce determination to overcome every setback and stereotype along the way, carried her through difficult years of parenthood, the grip of addiction, and the pain of divorce.

In While I Have Your Attention, an updated memoir, Lucille shares her struggles, disappointments, memories, and proudest accomplishments. Lucille's remarkable life is the story of a woman who prevailed despite enduring a host of obstacles and trials. And as she shares her incredible story of stepping from poverty and loss into hope and a renewed faith, she will inspire you to keep moving forward even when you come up against seemingly insurmountable challenges in life.

Along the way, Lucille shares some of her most joyful memories and painful experiences, including:

• Childhood
• Teenage pregnancy
• Marriage
• Parenthood
• Divorce
• Education
• Becoming a grandparent
• Helping others get more out of life

Drawing upon her own trials, victories, and second chances, Lucille is passionate about speaking words of encouragement to people of all ages. Whether you want to cultivate a deeper self-love, live with greater confidence, or embrace your purpose more fully, While I Have Your Attention will inspire you to remember that it's never too late for a new beginning.

©2024 Lucille O'Neal (P)2024 Thomas Nelson

Beautiful and Transparent

Amen! Amen! Amen! As a mom of 11 amazing children and wife to an amazing husband, I was nodding my head (emphatically) as I listened to Dr. O'Neal's transparent testimony of becoming a mother and marrying at such a young, dedicating her life to raising her family and then finding her way to herself, with Christ at the helm of the ship (unbeknownst to her) the entire time! Her story is just one more reason for me to continue my doctoral journey! God bless you Dr. O'Neal. One more year to go!!!

IMPECCABLY Vulnerable & Helpful

Dr. O’Neal gave a lot of detailed real life information. She shared very vulnerable moments of her personal life, not for those looking to pick her nor her family apart, but for those that need to know they’re not alone in life’s ups and downs! I was able to glean much needed and extremely helpful advice as a younger empty nester. Her sharing the journey along with her thought process of rediscovering herself was most valuable for me. I will take her advice and re-visit as I continue my journey.

Thanks so very much Dr. O’Neal for pushing past your reservations and moving forward with this project! It is very necessary for moms of all ages and walks of life that may have paused or completely lost their way while parenting.