Purposefully Prepared to Persevere

Eddie Connor

Apr 2006 · Author House

About this ebook

One man with One vision, inspired by One God to overcome One disease, has transformed One stumbling block into many stepping stones and now seeks to inspire, uplift, challenge, and bless the lives of everyone that opens this book.

The trials and triumphs of this Cancer Survivor will grip the depths of your soul, as Eddie Connor takes you on his inspiring journey, from being overwhelmed to overcoming all obstacles.

Open your mind, your heart, and your spirit to be invigorated, enriched, and motivated, to Persevere beyond any obstacle that stands in between you, your soul, and your goal, because you are Purposefully Prepared to Persevere.

 

 

Ratings and reviews

This book was a wonderful experience to believe. Seeing Dr. Connor in person was life changing. Looking forward to more!

About the author

Eddie Connor, born April 7, 1982, resides in Oak Park, Michigan but grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. His mother, Dr. Janice Connor has been a missionary to Jamaica for the past eighteen years, yet has raised Eddie and his brother Elijah to be standout men of excellence. Upon spending the early years of his life in Jamaica, Eddie affirms that his thirst for knowledge can be attributed to the British education he received in the exotic island. On his travels back to the United States, Eddie recognized the call of God on his life at the age of twelve. Growing up in the metropolitan area of Detroit, Eddie excelled in academics, sports, and the overall structure of life. Yet, betwixt his Jamaican and U.S. roots Eddie could attest to the fact even at a young age, that he was different. A product of a single parent household, along with his brother, Eddie realizes that he wasn't born with a "silver spoon" in his mouth, but was raised by a strong mother, who instilled in him life-long values and the importance of governing himself as a positive individual. These daily lessons in life prepared Eddie, for the biggest challenge of his life.Eddie's greatest test came at the age of fifteen, on January 1, 1998, when he was diagnosed with Cancer. Eddie preached his first message a few months later after the diagnosis at the age of fifteen in Kingston, Jamaica proclaiming from Psalm 118:17,"I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord." Eddie Connor affirms that he was Destined to Overcome the Odds. He discovered in the midst of chemotherapy treatments, radiation, nausea, hair loss, surgery, psychological, and emotional debilitating circumstances how to reach within the abyss of his soul and Resurrect Faith, Resurrect Determination, Resurrect positive thoughts, Resurrect a smile in the midst of sadness, and even Resurrect the notion of overcoming the odds. Reverend Eddie Connor is declaring the works of the Lord and the healing power of God has touched this young man's life, as he has miraculously been healed from Cancer. Reverend Connor is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a focus in History. He is also a spokesman for the American Cancer Society.Reverend Eddie Connor is currently a teacher at Ferndale University High School, in Ferndale, Michigan. Reverend Connor influences the various sectors of academia and his surrounding community as an Evangelist, Licensed/Ordained Reverend, Youth Pastor, Teacher, Academic Assistant, Resident Advisor, Youth Counselor, First Year Student Mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./Caesar Chavez/Rosa Parks (KCP) college days program counselor, and Summer Incentive Program (SIP) counselor. Reverend Connor has garnered a plethora of awards and honors such as 2001-2002 Dean's List Award recipient, 2003 NAACP Male Student of the Year Award recipient, 2003 Kappa Delta Pi educational honor society, 2004 Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award recipient, 2004 Eastern Michigan University President for a Day, 2004 Eastern Michigan University Ambassador, 2004 Resident Advisor Leader of the Year award recipient, 2004 Eastern Michigan University Campus Leader of the Year award recipient, and 2004 Phi Alpha Theta educational honor society member.God has truly given Eddie Connor a voice to reach individuals of all ages, races, and backgrounds in this day and time. A young man of passion, determination, and intellectual fortitude desires to impact minds in perilous times, by enhancing the lives of others and expressing the power to persevere, which will ultimately propel individuals beyond all obstacles.