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Walk Like You Have Somewhere To Go [Hardcover]

Lucille O'Neal , Shaquille O' Neal , Allison Samuels
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 30, 2010

“In Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go Lucille will take you on a 40-year journey from ‘mental welfare to mental wealth.’ You will laugh—you may cry—and in the process you will be encouraged, enlightened, and empowered.”

—Paula White, author of Dare to Dream: See Yourself as God Sees You

 As the mother of one of the greatest athletes of all time, her journey is exceptional; but her story reveals that she is more than just “Shaquille O’Neal’s mom.”

Lucille O’Neal is a woman you know, a woman you understand. Perhaps your own journey resembles hers. O’Neal has been a rebellious teen, a single mother, a wife, a college student, a divorcée, and, above all, a woman of unique courage.

 Acquainted early in life with turmoil, O’Neal’s circumstances shaped her perspective and strengthened her resolve to overcome the challenges she would encounter later in life. She has endured poverty, rejection, abuse, addiction, and the illness of a child, yet today her faith and compassion for others are stronger than ever.  O’Neal writes candidly—and often humorously—about her years of spiritual unrest and mental warfare, and her return to the God of her childhood.

In Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go, O’Neal shares her struggles and disappointments against the backdrop of her sweetest memories and proudest accomplishments. After fifty-five years, O’Neal has gained the wisdom to recognize her wrongs and guide others down a different path. Her story is proof that it’s never too late for a new beginning.


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From Publishers Weekly

O'Neal's life story will garner attention because of her famous son, basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal. Lucille was raised by strict, church-going grandparents and struggled with feeling unloved. She also had low self-esteem, in part because "I was six feet by the time I was twelve." She gave birth to Shaquille when she was 17, eventually marrying a soldier when her son was two years old. Lucille spent the next two decades mothering Shaquille and his three siblings, dealing with army life, and seeing her eldest through college years and his first years in the NBA. Lucille also struggled with drinking and unhappiness, finally coming to terms with life after her mother's death. She returned to school, divorced, and returned to faith; now she says, "I'm the happiest and most satisfied I've ever been." Some may wish for more depth and flair, but the story, like Lucille, is simple and direct. Fans and celebrity followers will gain information and insights into the star's early life, but they'll also come away inspired thanks to Mom O'Neal.
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About the Author

Lucille O’Neal is the president and founder of the Mothers of Professional Basketball Players Association. She holds a Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. O'Neal is the proud mother of four and grandmother of 14 grandchildren. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson; First Edition edition (March 30, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159555307X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1595553072
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #929,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lucille O'Neal loved her mother very, very much. Grapes  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
The writing: One thing that I did like about this book was the way that it was written. Emily  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucille O'Neal, From Mental Welfare to Mental Health March 26, 2010
Format:Hardcover
The title of this book caught my attention immediately and I decided to review "Walk Like You Have Somewhere To Go" by Lucille O'Neal with Allison Samuels. Lucille O'Neal is the mother of sport icon Shaquille O'Neal and in this book she shares her life in a very organic way. This book will grasp your attention very quickly. The writing style and the size of each chapter are perfect. Two thumbs up to Allison Samuel for her excellent work.

This book tells her story and shows the process she went through to change "From Mental Welfare to Mental Health". I think we can all relate to her story because she not only shares the facts of her life, she also open her heart in a very sincere way. Her story is very inspiring and gives insight into social, moral & cultural issues. One of the stories that really impacted me was the one she shares in chapter 6 about Rev. Hartsfield and how this spiritual leader has impacted her life until these day. You will have to read it to know what I mean.

I'm very glad I picked this book to review and I hope you get the chance to read it as well.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Bell
Format:Hardcover
Lucille, the product of a broken home, found it difficult to find her footing in life. She ran with the wrong crowd, and eventually wound up pregnant during her senior year in high school. Her first child, Shaquille, turned her life around and gave Lucille the wherewithal to get her life on track, despite the drug problems of Shaq's biological father.

Lucille went on to marry a man who made a good life for her and her children, but who left her empty inside. She took up drinking as a past time as the family moved from military base to military base. She and her husband, Phil, would get into alcohol fueled fights. This pattern went on for years until Lucille's mother started to suffer from poor health. It was around that time that Lucille began to reconnect with God. It was also around that time that she decided to go back to school. Despite her husband's resistance, Lucille enrolled in college and graduated four years later. In that four year span, her daughter faced health issues, she repaired her relationship with her father, she got divorced from Phil, and Shaquille's career rocketed withe the Los Angeles Lakers.

I put the book down thinking that O'Neal could have delved a bit more into the topics that she presented. The book was more a broad overview of her life and the challenges she faced over the course of five decades. Had she explored her feelings of inadequacy, religion, and marriage that she struggled with it could have been a guidepost for others wrestling with these issues in their own lives. While O'Neal's honest accounting of her life was a valiant effort , I couldn't help but to feel that she still held back a bit and that she is still in the process of personal growth.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book~! October 12, 2010
By C. Chen
Format:Hardcover
This is a review on the book, "Walk like you have somewhere to go." It is a great book that I would recommendment to people of all age groups to read. Especially to those who feel like they are going through alot of hardships in life. It's full of encouraging stories from Lucille O'Neal, the famous NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal's mother. It go back to when she was a rebellious teenager, to being a single mother, a wife, a college student, a divorcee and above all a conquerer! I love how this book makes me laugh and sometimes makes me cry. As I was reading, I found that I can't put it down. She shares with us her struggles and disappointments along with her sweetest memories and proudest accomplishment. She's a very humble person. From this book I was able to see how God could amazingly use the suffering in our lives to bless us and how we has a plan for us, all of us. The most important thing, I learned from this book is how enduring suffering has the power and ability to makes us stronger, better, more Godly people. If you stop by a book store, check it out! It will encourage and empower your life as it has did in mine.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Walk Like You Have Somewhere To Go September 11, 2010
Format:Hardcover
Shaquille O'Neal's mom is the writer of this book and she does a great job.
There are 33 interesting chapters in this book.
She has had a very hard upbringing and talks about it a lot throughout the book.
Her famous son is mentioned throughout as well.
We get a clear sense of what life was like for her and for her son and how they've adapted to their new found fame and fortune over the years.

It was an interesting read and if you are into stories about overcoming hardships and happy endings then this book might be of interest to you.

I enjoyed it thoroughly. Give it a chance.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book...Practical Advice September 1, 2010
Format:Hardcover
This book was filled with practical advice about life, family, love, motherhood, and the importance of a relationship with God. Lucille O'Neal provided a relatively unobstructed look at her life experiences and shared her wisdom acquired from the school of hardknocks. Her book is filled with practical, easy-to-understand advice that any person, but especially women, can apply to their own life situations. I found this book to be an easy read, that held my interest and seemingly made me want to know more about the writer. The emphasis on God's ever-present love and what clearly became her realization that education was the key to taking control of her life added a refreshing perspective. Additionally, the author consistently emphasized the importance of family and a firm foundation of love throughout the book. The title caught my attention right from the start because it seemed to imply that one's life should be approached with a sense of urgency. I enjoyed reading this book because it was generally well-written and provided an opportunity to see the essence of the soul of the author. Thank you, Lucille O'Neal for sharing a portion of your life in words. I received this book free from BookSneeze to read and review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars walk like you have somewhere to go
an amazing woman whose head and heart was always to guide her family to believe in God and to practice goodness.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go
I enjoyed reading this book so much I couldn't put it down. It was so interesting and realistic, it seem like this was a family that I knew.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and intelligent
A facsinating read about a dynamic woman who did not allow lives negatives
to hold her from accomplishing her goals and rearing one of basketballs most amazing players.
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