Former Teen Mom Turned Doctor Overcomes Adversity in Inspiring New Novel

SPRING LAKE, Mich., Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author and physician Dr. Tabatha Barber-Duell hopes to inspire young women achieve their dreams despite their life challenges in her new novel, "From White Trash to White Coat: The Birth of Catherine's Purpose". Based on Barber-Duell's own life, the novel depicts one young woman's struggle to success in medicine.

In the book, Catherine Jansen becomes a teenage mother and high school drop-out. Instead of stagnating, she decides to rise above her situation and fight to find her purpose in life—to become a physician to help others heal. Eventually, Catherine overcomes her obstacles to become a successful doctor and help other women rise above similar situations.

Barber-Duell's compelling fiction is based on her own personal journey from teen mom to physician. Now, she is an OB/GYN physician and surgeon. "I hope my book helps other women find their inner strength and make them feel empowered enough to pursue their dreams," she said. "I want them to realize they have options and the choices they make will determine the path they end up on."

One Amazon reviewer highly praises "From White Trash to White Coat": "The author really makes you feel and see her struggles. I think any young girl struggling with family, being a young mom, religion, will really be affected in a positive way. I laughed, I cried, I felt heartache, I cheered for the character. This book left me wanting more."

"From White Trash to White Coat" is sure to motivate young women as well as aspiring doctors and remind them that perseverance can help readers achieve their dreams.

"From White Trash to White Coat: The Birth of Catherine's Purpose"
By Dr. Tabatha Barber-Duell
ISBN: 9781480873674 (softcover); 9781480873681 (hardcover); 9781480873667 (electronic)
Available at Archway Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Dr. Tabatha Barber-Duell knows the hardships of Cathy's story firsthand. Her life went down a similar path, but with perseverance, she was able to redirect her purpose and become a successful physician who is now devoted to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health. Barber-Duell currently lives in Spring Lake, Michigan.

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