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Lorna Blake

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March 2010


Lorna Blake believes that "your setback is your setup for a comeback."

Her journey spans multiple life transitions — from moving from Jamaica alone as a young adult, to building a life and career in Canada to starting over in Asia, embracing change, and redefining what’s possible at every stage of life.

She is also the creator of The Reinvented Life with Lorna YouTube channel, where she regularly shares personal stories and insights on resilience, reinvention and starting over after 40.
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Lorna Blake More than anything, I want readers to walk away with a sense of encouragement. Life doesn’t always go as planned, but there are always lessons. And if…moreMore than anything, I want readers to walk away with a sense of encouragement. Life doesn’t always go as planned, but there are always lessons. And if we can slow down to recognize the lessons, then life is no longer happening to us but instead is happening for us... I trust readers get that...(less)
Lorna Blake This book is for anyone who has ever felt discounted, counted out or knocked down by life. It’s especially for those who find themselves in a season o…moreThis book is for anyone who has ever felt discounted, counted out or knocked down by life. It’s especially for those who find themselves in a season of transition or uncertainty and are looking for the courage to begin again.(less)
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The Story Behind Born to Rise: The Message I Knew I Had to Deliver

I'm often asked what inspired me to write Born to Rise and I realize there isn't one simple answer.

In many ways, this book had been calling me for years before I sat down to write it.

Over the course of perhaps 10 or 15 years, I had been featured in several anthologies. Each time I shared a piece of my story, something interesting happened. Readers would reach out to tell me how much the stories re Read more of this blog post »
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I'm often asked what inspired me to write Born to Rise and I realize there isn't one simple answer.

In many ways, this book had been calling me for yea Read more of this blog post »
" I am so grateful 🙏 "
"I'm excited to share that my award-winning memoir, *Born to Rise*, has been selected as **Online Book Club's Book of the Day!** 🎉 Writing this book was one of the most meaningful journeys of my life. My hope has always been that it encourages any..." Read more of this blog post »
" Please feel free to check it out. I welcome your feedback! "
"Feeling grateful on this Friday before Memorial Weekend! I’m honored to share that my memoir *Born to Rise* is currently being featured in the Book Movement newsletter. As an author, it’s always meaningful to see my story continue reaching new r..." Read more of this blog post »
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