About the Book
"When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others."--Marvin Gaye
The Third Shift is a compelling, inspirational self-help memoir, a timely and touching addition to the class. It tells the story of Scooty, as she journeys to reconcile her life's purpose and comes to terms with her identity in the face of the extreme adversity delivered to her. Despite being molested as a child and impregnated as a teenager, Scooty discovers the beauty of the world as a mother in Pennsylvania and grows to lead a life full of love, hope, and courage, as she was destined to.
Regardless of where or how your life begins, once the seeds of success, determination, faith, hope, and diligence are planted, you hold the future in your hands. An honorable relationship with God is the most important relationship you can ever have.
About the Author :
LaShana Spann was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1973 to Willie and Cynthia Spann. The early years of her life were marked by moving from home to home, but her dreams and energy gave her the strength to endure the unfair turn of events that would later shape her life. Violated by a family member early in her life, LaShana was filled with emptiness and distrust. Finding her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ led to her recovery and put her life back together, allowing her to strive and to go forth.
LaShana Spann was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1973 to Willie and Cynthia Spann. The early years of her life were marked by moving from home to home, but her dreams and energy gave her the strength to endure the unfair turn of events that would later shape her life. Violated by a family member early in her life, LaShana was filled with emptiness and distrust. Finding her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ led to her recovery and put her life back together, allowing her to strive and to go forth.
McKinley Horton began his professional music career as a teen, first playing the keyboard. He toured for several years with Harold Melvin and his legendary group, the Blue Notes. Now, a veteran music producer and songwriter, McKinley has created such hits as Vanessa Williams' smash Dreamin and Eugene Wild's Gotta Get You Home Tonight. He has been a collaborator with legendary music producers Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Organized Noize, Sleepy Brown & Outkast, TLC, Foxy Brown, CeeLo Green, and countless other industry giants. His talents have also contributed to hit film soundtracks for such features as Shaft2000, Snakes On A Plane, Money Train, and Miami Vice for Michael Mann. Today, Mckinley is benchmarking his success in the music world to expand his creativity into television, film, music licensing, and book publishing. Now working on a movie in pre-production with Southpaw Producer Peter Riche and Wayne Johnson on a movie call Ghostdancer. Most recently he coauthored a book The Third Shift with La Shana Spann, and he continues to build successful brands. He is Chief Operating Officer for Shamack Pictures.
McKinley Horton began his professional music career as a teen, first playing the keyboard. He toured for several years with Harold Melvin and his legendary group, the Blue Notes. Now, a veteran music producer and songwriter, McKinley has created such hits as Vanessa Williams' smash Dreamin and Eugene Wild's Gotta Get You Home Tonight. He has been a collaborator with legendary music producers Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Organized Noize, Sleepy Brown & Outkast, TLC, Foxy Brown, CeeLo Green, and countless other industry giants. His talents have also contributed to hit film soundtracks for such features as Shaft2000, Snakes On A Plane, Money Train, and Miami Vice for Michael Mann. Today, Mckinley is benchmarking his success in the music world to expand his creativity into television, film, music licensing, and book publishing. Now working on a movie in pre-production with Southpaw Producer Peter Riche and Wayne Johnson on a movie call Ghostdancer. Most recently he coauthored a book The Third Shift with La Shana Spann, and he continues to build successful brands. He is Chief Operating Officer for Shamack Pictures.
Omarosa Manigault-Newman is director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison for the Trump administration.
Review :
"A remarkable read of faith."
-- "Noel Lee, CEO of Monster"
