title: Shattered No More: An Inspiring Story of one Boy's Journey from Trauma to Triumph
author: Pamela White-Taylor
description: This mother and son team have experienced the healing journey together and have worked collaboratively to tell Trents story through their first book, Shattered No More. Pam and Trent often speak to large groups about their experiences and have plans for additional books, curriculum materials, and self-help guides in the future. Trent is a 14 -year-old boy who has dedicated his life to helping children and families who have experienced trauma. At the young age of 14, Trent frequently speaks to large crowds about his experience in foster care. His compelling story has been featured in The Wake Weekly, News and Observer, and 919 Magazine on multiple occasions.Trent has appeared on WRAL News and has starred in a promotional video. He also founded the Mercy for Americas Children Kids Division in 2012 and mentors many children in the process of being adopted through the foster care system. In addition, Trent serves on the Board of Directors for Mercy for Americas Children as a Child Representative. Trents efforts have been recognized by the community through recognition as a World of Children Award Nominee and a two-time Kohls Kids Award Nominee. This humble, young man reminds others frequently that everything he does is to bring awareness to the needs within the foster care system. Trents willingness to openly share his story will inspire hope in the hearts of many. Pam is an adoptive mother to two boys who have changed her life in unimaginable ways. After a very complicated adoption process, Pam pursued her passion of forming a non-profit organization that promotes and supports adoption of children in the foster care system. In 2012, Pam and her husband, Mac, founded Mercy for Americas Children. Pam serves as Executive Director for this thriving organization. She has an extensive background in Child Development and Behavior Analysis that has proven very valuable when supporting families who are fostering or adopting through the foster care system. Pam has been recognized for her accomplishments and was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women in 2014. In addition, she has been recognized by Whos Who Among American Business women and was named a Woman of Influence  by the International Womens Leadership Association. Pam has a true heart for children and families and has dedicated her life to promoting positive change in her community.
zlib_text: **For Dalton’s plan to work, he had to make everyone else think he and Sydney
  were a couple.**
  
  If he was to keep her safe, he had no other choice.
  
  “Syd?” he whispered.
  
  “Uh-huh?”
  
  He sensed she was feeling a little buzzed from the champagne. Good, maybe she
  wouldn’t nail him with a karate kick after what he was about to do.
  
  “I’m sorry,” he said. “But I’m going to have to kiss you.”
  
  She straightened, but before she could protest he cupped her chin between his
  forefinger and thumb.
  
  Tipped her head.
  
  And tasted the most amazing girl he’d ever kissed.
  
  **PAT WHITE**
  
   **RENEGADE SOLDIER**
  
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  TORONTO • NEW YORK • LONDON  
  AMSTERDAM • PARIS • SYDNEY • HAMBURG  
  STOCKHOLM • ATHENS • TOKYO • MILAN • MADRID  
  PRAGUE • WARSAW • BUDAPEST • AUCKLAND
  
  To Margaret Watson, for your friendship and inspiration.
  
  **ABOUT THE AUTHOR**
  
  Growing up in the Midwest, Pat White has been spinning stories in her head
  ever since she was a little girl—stories filled with mystery, ro