Joan E. Wakeland-Taylor's book, The Run For Freedom Golden Nuggets For Success In Life and Business, had been described as, a must read, a fabulous journey to success, she is a beacon of light, courageous, honest, kind and spiritually grounded. Just the kind of woman we all need to learn from! Joan’s life continues to be an amazing journey. From her experiences growing up in Jamaica, then coming to America with a child, $50 and a suitcase, to navigating a corporate career in the pharmaceutical industry. She is a rare combination of honesty, spiritual grounding, kindness, sense of humor, hard work, strength, selfless giving, loving and tolerant. She makes everyone feel valued and important!! ….Love you Joan, Mike W. Dalton, M.B.AThe book "The Run For Freedom Golden Nuggets For Success In Life and Business,” is a fresh look to a subject that we all need to gain more knowledge on.…Robbie Motter, Founder Global Society of Female ExecutivesJoan E. Wakeland-Taylor has written the quintessential inspiration for rising above and moving forward to lead a life of meaning and impact… Patti Cotton, President, Cotton GroupJoan is donating proceeds from this book to Helping Hands Orphanage in Malawi Africa. Helping Hands Orphanage is committed to meet their objective to provide help to the helpless orphans and the elderly. This is done through the provision of education, farming, nutrition (feeding program), Good traditional values, sporting activities, teaching the Word of God, and through the learning centers and clinic outreach programs.