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Lilac Dreams: My Journey from a Sewer Drain to the Boardroom by [Bonnie Hathcock]

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Bonnie Hathcock never wanted anyone to know how humble her roots really were. As she sat in the mahogany boardroom of one of the largest corporations in the country, she worried about being worthy enough to be there. She had made it to the top as one of the highest ranking officers of a Fortune 100 corporation. She kept her background out of view, because she feared being looked down on.

That was until the day she chose joy.

Bonnie realized she was suspending the presence of joy in her life. She thought joy was something off in the future, when she wasn’t working and when she didn’t have so much pressure. Through a series of encounters with special people in her life, she realized she could be happy most of the time. She boldly embraced the pathway to unlocking her inner joy. It took work and practice. It began by confronting her shame: shame about her humble beginnings, her mistakes, and her limitations.

In confronting her shame, she made a discovery that changed her life’s perspective. Her past made her who she was and actually created the success she attained. In her struggles, she learned to overcome. In her disappointments, she learned how to hope. In the mistakes, she found how to be better.

Bonnie wrote Lilac Dreams to share the story of her youth…with its mistakes, hardships, and struggles. Despite her circumstances, Bonnie still had her dreams. Dreams of making something of her life and dreams of going beyond her own limitations.

Lilac Dreams is a book that will move you to look beyond your current circumstances, help you to push past your limitations, and affirm your worth in this world.

Bonnie believes if she can do it, you can do it.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06WRS4H7F
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonnie C. Hathcock; 1st edition (February 14, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2545 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0692783245

Best Sellers Rank: #2,992,753 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,329 in Biographies of Business Professionals
- #11,228 in Business Professional's Biographies
- #43,659 in Memoirs (Kindle Store)

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Bonnie C. Hathcock has over 35 years of experience in corporate America. For most of those years, she held C-suite positions at the top of Fortune 100 and 200 corporations. Bonnie began her career at Xerox Corporation, where she spent a decade learning world-class marketing concepts.

Her business and marketing acumen eventually caught the attention of a high-ranking executive from Siemens A.G., who promoted Bonnie to the position of vice president of human resources for one of the largest Siemens companies in the United States. Bonnie would eventually be promoted to vice president of Human Resources for US Airways, and senior vice president of Human Resources for Humana Inc.

Bonnie’s work ethic and drive for excellence awarded her the distinction as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in Human Resources in 2005. In 2007, Bonnie was named Human Resources Executive of the Year, a national award presented by HR Executive Magazine. In 2010, Bonnie was inducted as a fellow into the National Academy of Human Resources.

Bonnie has an MBA and has completed post-graduate studies at the Stanford University School of Business. She resides in Tennessee with her husband Lee and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cubby.

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Anne Feehrer

A must read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 27, 2017

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Lilac Dreams is truly a wonderful read. The book takes the reader vividly through Bonnie's life from humble and often tough beginnings through the strong, successful beautiful person she is today. Not only was a strong work ethic and loving family the foundations for her success but her keen recognition to look inward and find the positives and ways to truly grow out of circumstances. It's a great read for all, but most importantly for young and middle aged readers, the book gives insight about finding ones inner self, realizing that everyone doesn't peak at the same time. Believe in yourself, you can become a successful, whole and happy person whether at a young or older age. We all make mistakes. Don't let those mistakes define you negatively. Learn, grow and peak at your own time! Very well written!

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Gary D. Goodling

This Book Will Touch You Deeply

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 27, 2017

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This book will touch you deeply and may even make you cry, but they'll be tears of joy. What an inspiration to read about this woman who met so many of life's adversities head-on and continued full speed ahead to fulfill her potential - over and over again. It is so much more than a 'Cinderella story.' It demonstrates that one can rise above practically anything and succeed, often simply through a willingness to learn from one's mistakes. I think a sequel to this book would be so welcomed, but it stands alone beautifully.

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Percy Grimm

Timeless

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 12, 2017

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As a woman in business and a mother, I find Lilac Dreams easy style accessible to every reader, yet still thought provoking. Each chapter is filled with life lessons that teach you to appreciate the good, the bad , the ugly and learn from it. My daughter and I have read it together, and discussed concepts, nuggets of wisdom and we both have been inspired . Raw kindness, courage and true love are timeless . That is what this journey captures .

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CSwartz

Loved the book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 20, 2017

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Loved the book. Once you start reading you won't put it down. As a child the author overcame so many hardships and struggles. Although materiel possessions were small she was raised by a loving family who provided her the foundation needed for her dreams to come true. This foundation provided the determination she needed to soar to the boardroom of a Fortune 500 Company. A Must Read Book To Me!

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Deborah I. Glessner

An easy read and an authentic sharing of her early years ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 15, 2017

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An easy read and an authentic sharing of her early years growing up in Shippensburg, PA. I read it at one sitting and was totally engrossed. It brought back so many memories as Bonnie was a classmate of mine. I was wishing that photographs had been included, and I certainly think a sequel would be well received. I would love to read more about Bonnie's college years and her professional career.

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Earl R. Major

A Story-Listener's Dream!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2017

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I love stories! Storytelling is fast becoming a lost art, yet in this book, Bonnie Hathcock demonstrates her mastery of this art form. These stories are a testimonial to what makes for Bonnie's strength of character and strong moral compass. I applaud her for the courage to share the best parts of herself with all of us!!

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Courage

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 2, 2018

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I read it once, then I read it again! The story of struggle in her youthful years did not suppress her ability to have a distinguished and notable career. Bonnie is a wonderful example of courage.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 17, 2017

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Loved, loved, loved the book. Bonnie takes us through her childhood, life lessons, questions of ethics and inspires us to hone our individual talents. Looking forward to reading more.

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