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Because I Knew You Were Mine is a powerful narrative that explores the depths of childhood neglect and reveals the path toward healing.
Who is my mother? Who is my father? Where do I belong? Abandoned by her mother when her father left for World War II, young Patricia Stroberg had no answers. When her father returned, it seemed she might have a family after all. Yet her hopes were shattered by a mother mired in mental illness and a family shrouded in secrecy.
This memoir unpacks one woman’s journey from trauma to healing. Pat chose to focus on the power of forgiveness to build a life of purpose: founding a multimillion-dollar business, raising a family, and serving her community.
Distinct yet universal, Because I Knew You Were Mine inspires all those seeking hope that the scars of our past need not dictate our future trajectory.
Because I Knew You Were Mine
a memoir of forgiveness
“Patricia shows how we can move into a full and joyous life no matter how painful our past has been… This book can help us move through the darkness into the light.”
—Gladys T. McGarey M.D., Author of The Well-Lived Life
“This is an incredible story about personal resilience, an indomitable spirit, and finding great purpose. Through God's grace, Patricia has overcome devastating childhood trauma and overwhelming adult hardships to find a life full of purpose, joy, and generosity."
—William “Bill” Bedrossian, MSW, President & Chief Executive Officer Covenant House International
If you've ever felt like the cards were stacked against you or have experienced the despair of betrayal in your career or personal life, you will find hope and clarity in Pat's story.
With wit and courageous candor, Pat gives us a woman's version of the great American success story. In the 1980s, women weren't seen as capable of running a corporation, especially not a manufacturing company in a male-dominated industry. Furthermore, she was sabotaged by those in the company who wanted to see her fail for their own financial gain.
Pat was never happier to be underestimated.
Starting out as the underdog, Pat survived a bleak childhood, came of age in a 1950's post-WWII subdivision, and survived a tumultuous marriage and divorce. Ultimately, she took over the reins of the company she had cofounded with her ex-husband and turned it into a multi-million-dollar success (and went on to marry the love of her life).
Lady, You Got Balls is for anyone wanting to run a successful company and live a life of purpose when the challenges seem too overwhelming to overcome. You will laugh, maybe cry, and gain understanding of your own journey as Pat shares no-nonsense business and spiritual insights. While her book is primarily for women entrepreneurs, Pat's life and business wisdom speak to anyone who has a dream.
Lady, You Got Balls
The Gift of Being Underestimated
“Patricia’s story inspired me to lift my head up and face the present. I stayed up all night under my covers reading this book in tears because it allowed me to open myself up to the vulnerabilities of my pain. This book reminded me of the confidence I had before all this happened and that I can be that person again ten-fold—but it’s up to ME. It finally pushed me through the door to healing instead of sitting on a bench outside of it waiting. [...] This book inspired me to keep working towards that goal, whatever it may be.”
–Amazon reviewer