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by Sara Dubose (Author)
"The first real gun I ever saw was the shotgun pointed at the head of my beloved high school sweetheart." From the first shaky moments of her escape from an abusive relationship and her crippling battle with low self-esteem, My Crown and Glory-It's Not About the Hair, follows Sandra Dubose through her incredible journey from an emotionally scarred teenager to strong, self-assured "bald beauty queen." Sandra shoots from the hip, and through her candid storytelling, she bravely opens her life and her heart to those struggling through life's trials. These are the chronicles of her triumph over the challenges she faced after ITP autoimmune disease threatened her health and Alopecia Areata left her without hair. Her message rests squarely upon the power and grace of spiritual connection to forge new pathways to personal growth and transformation. Sandra's story will resonate with anyone who has felt broken by life's circumstances, and her outline for achieving healing, redemption and happiness offers others a guiding hand through the hardest moments of their own journeys.
Author Biography
Sandra Dubose-Gibson made history when she was crowned 2011 Mrs. Black North Carolina USA. She became the 1st Bald Beauty Queen of North Carolina and brought awareness to Alopecia Areata, the autoimmune disease that left her bald starting at the age of 25. She is the Owner and President of Dubose Entertainment and the Alopecia Community of the Triangle. As an Empowerment Specialist, Sandra teaches women of all ages how to experience personal liberation by healing emotional wounds and building healthy self esteem. She is a national motivational speaker, radio personality and independent recording artist. Born and raised in the Bronx, Sandra now resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband of 17 years and their two daughters, Miyah and Elajah.
