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You've Been Chosen

Thriving Through the Unexpected

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You've Been Chosen

By: Cynt Marshall
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FINALIST FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD • A relentlessly optimistic memoir by one of the most influential Black business leaders in America today, offering hope and practical guidance for navigating life’s most difficult challenges

“Do you want to be lifted up? You have come to the right place.”—Hoda Kotb

Cynt Marshall has spent her entire life beating personal and professional odds while also helping everyone she meets see how they are uniquely equipped to thrive. Through it all, this self-described “people person” never stopped reaching out and built a reputation as an inspiring motivator and mentor in business and beyond.

Marshall grew up in a northern California housing project with a violent father who once broke her nose, but also with a strong, devoted mother who kept her family fed and focused, reminding them, “It’s not where you live, but how you live.” Heeding her mother’s advice, Marshall excelled first at school and then in her professional life, overcoming overt and subtle racism to become, at forty, one of the first Black woman officers at AT&T, while also navigating both grief and joy as she started a family of her own.

All that life experience prepared Marshall for the day when, at fifty-one, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, just one lymph node from stage 4. Overnight, her life changed, but her commitment to serve others did not.

You’ve Been Chosen offers what Marshall calls “the good, the great, the bad, and the ugly parts” of her journey through both cancer and everything that led up to it. Along the way, she tackles the tough questions we all face: What will I do with what I have been given? How will I respond to challenges with both grace and grit? Where will this new path take me if I keep moving? And how can I offer something good back to the world as a result?

Cynt Marshall’s deep faith and positivity will inspire and motivate you, and her story will help you see how all your experiences, even the hardest moments, can work together for something good, bringing you to positive places you’d have never experienced otherwise. She shows you how to find your own “voice of power” and encourages you to remember—and believe—that you, too, have been equipped to walk your unique path with purpose. That you, too, have been chosen.

©2022 Cynthia Marshall (P)2022 Random House Audio
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You’ve Been Chosen will inspire you to find and tap into your own voice of power and to truly discover your unique purpose. This book and Cynt Marshall’s incredible story will ignite your belief that your best days are still to come!”—Jamie Kern Lima, New York Times bestselling author of Believe IT and founder of IT Cosmetics

“Cynt Marshall’s You’ve Been Chosen is an encouraging and uplifting read that will leave you equipped to not only survive but thrive in the midst of whatever life throws at you. Her captivating stories of personal triumph make this book impossible to put down.”—Emmanuel Acho, New York Times bestselling author of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man and Emmy Award-winning Fox Sports analyst

“Cynt Marshall has more spirit and energy than any woman I’ve ever met. Everyone needs to read You’ve Been Chosen and learn Marshall’s story—it will ignite your soul and change your life.”—T. D. Jakes, Sr., pastor of the Potter’s House and chairman of the T. D. Jakes Foundation

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What made me want to tell my story now?
"For years, I’ve been asked to turn my cancer journal into a book. But it wasn’t until 2019 when literary agent Jan Miller reached out and convinced me that it was time to share my story with the world. I started with my cancer story versus my career story because so many people are touched by cancer and need support. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I felt even more compelled to write about adversity, hope, and community." – Cynt Marshall, writer of You've Been Chosen
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Thank you!

Your AT&T family loves and respected you before, this takes it to an all new high. Fuzzy slippers and words of encouragement such a simple way to let someone know I see you.

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A Phenomenal Journey of The Heart

Could not stop listening! it made me laugh, cry, feel inspired, uplifted, angry but most of all blessed to be sharing this phenomenal journey of Faith, Love and Miracles!

Thank you for authoring this amazing work and for making it available here on Audible.

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Thank you for telling your story

This real life story came at the perfect time. I feel that the Lord is preparing me for a trial, no clue what it could be, but none the less. I also have two friends about to start chemo for stage 3 colon cancer. This book resonates well and has given me many reminders of how I can encourage others.

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Inspiring and Uplifting!

Cynt recounts a life of faith, love, and hope. She is a cheerleader- ever inspiring you to make the most of every opportunity- even the ones that seem like trials.

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Superb

Fantastic life story told with honesty and heart. Very inspiring and as a breast cancer survivor it’s so on point!

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Best read/listen in a long time

It’s cliche to a point but this book led me to laugh, cry, and shout Amen. I picked it up after her interview on the Started From The Bottom podcast and it was definitely worth it. There are so many nuggets of knowledge here that it should be mandatory reading of some sort.

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Excellent and inspiring

Excellent read and moving account of her life and her battle the cancer. Highly recommend this book to anyone.

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Absolutely inspiring

So real and relatable. She is a master storyteller and shared her authentic self. The good and the not so good. I hung on every chapter.

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Resilience, Belief & Trust

Her story is most inspiring and it demonstrates togetherness and love! She pushes through tough times but continues to love hard and most importantly she trusts GOD!

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What a wonderful and inspiring story

This woman's story is one of joy, pain, and faith. You cannot read this book and not be moved. I highly recommend!

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