Valarie F. Thomas was born and raised in Alabama. She is a registered professional nurse, educator, and an ordained evangelist with 24 years in ministry service. She enjoys writing and teaching about the Power of Prayer and Christian values.

She has a love for people and endeavors to make a difference in the lives of those whom she meets on a daily basis. It is through her pain that she is able to touch the lives of many and to let them know unapologetically about the love of God. God has called her to minister to women and to walk them through their pain into purpose.

A Woman of Purpose, Finding Self and Making a Difference, is a book about a journey towards healing and leaving the past behind so you can walk in total freedom. "Life offers disappointments and often uninvited pain," says the author. "The book details the journey through pain to find your landing pad so you can discover your true purpose and make a difference in the life of others."

The book is available for purchase at Westbow Press Online Bookstore, Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.