Author Talk/Booksigning Greatest Generations - Lessons from Personal and Family History

One's own history can be the greatest educator. A passion

for understanding what each generation brings can lead to greatly helping

others through writing, teaching, and inspiring.

This is Leesburg resident and author Deborah L. Parker's

story. Join her as she maps her family and personal chronicles beginning with

her pre-civil rights era upbringing in Waverly, Virginia, located in Sussex

County. Raised by a determined single mother in the home of wise maternal

grandparents and surrounded by encouraging extended family that instilled in

her a strong belief system, Parker dubbed them part of that "greatest

generation". From her rural home with no indoor plumbing to careers as an

army reserve officer, corporate manager, and now owner of The DPJ Training

Group, Parker continually builds on that generation's lessons of pushing

through adversity. She has authored four nonfiction books, to include her

signature autobiography, Navigating Life's Roadways.  Deborah, through her company, provides

motivational speaking, leadership and personal development, coaching, and

seminars for a variety of clients.