Finding Myself

by Crystal Robinson

Sometimes it feels like life has dealt us a bad hand, and our aspirations can seem more like pipe dreams than achievable goals. To onlookers and even to herself, it looked like the odds were stacked against Crystal Robinson from the moment she came into this world. Born into a poor family in rural southeastern Oklahoma, Crystal had to grow up fast to help take care of her younger siblings and provide for them while also navigating racism and her own sexual identity. Today she knows that these adverse circumstances gave her the perseverance and strength needed to make it into the world of competitive sports. Basketball was Crystal’s salvation. It wasn’t always easy, but on the court, she forgot about all of her problems and channeled them in her unshakable will to succeed. Now, her peers speak of her not only as a remarkable player but, first and foremost, as an extraordinary person. Her humility, selflessness, and refusal to let the world bring her down have been an inspiration to everyone around her. If you’ve ever felt like the weight of the world was crushing your will to achieve your life goals, this book is for you. The sheer determination that transpires through these pages is delightfully contagious.

137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 27, 2021

Reviews

[Kaleb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good one. Crystal was very vulnerable with her story. A complicated relationship with her parents growing up. She came to terms with her sexuality at a young age. She like a lot of black children had to grow up a lot sooner than other kids. All of this combined with working to become a professional basketball player and the difficulties that came with that life. She country as hell! Haha!

[Lisa Garside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written story of a young women’s struggles and having to survive trauma and yet a story of resilience and hope. Thank you to the author for her bravery of sharing her story. In reading this it made me think of Scout and her friend Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird!

[Carlotta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finding Myself is a necessary book for anyone to read.
It's all about genuine feelings, honesty and dedication: a Master Class on how to deal with ups and downs and proving oneself worth throughout.
I envy anyone who hasn't read it yet.