Belonging

A journey of courage and resilience

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Front cover of Belonging by The Honorable Marie Paule Woodson

About the book

A story that is both unique
and deeply familiar.

Belonging invites the reader on a journey from the vibrant streets of Haiti to the halls of power in Florida. This book is not just a chronicle of one woman’s life; it is a testament to the courage and resilience that define the immigrant experience.

Chronicling the struggles and triumphs that shaped Marie Woodson’s identity, fueled her dreams, and inspired her unwavering commitment to public service, Belonging is both a unique and familiar story that encourages readers to fuel their own fire and fight for what they believe in and to find the place where they belong.

Woven from the threads of hope, determination, and the belief that together, we can forge a better future, in this narrative, Woodson shares the lessons learned, sacrifices made, and the unyielding spirit that has guided her path. This is not one single person’s story, it is a story of belonging, a reminder to create spaces for others to belong, and that with courage and love, we can overcome any obstacle.

The crossing

One road, two worlds.

The cover is not a metaphor a designer invented. It is the road she actually walked.

Where it begins

The vibrant streets of Haiti, and the family and community that shaped an identity long before any title did.

What it costs

The struggles, the sacrifices, and the unyielding spirit that carried her through the immigrant experience.

Where it leads

The halls of power in Florida, and a commitment to public service built on everything that came before.

This is not one single person’s story. It is a story of belonging, a reminder to create spaces for others to belong.
The Honorable Marie P. Woodson

About the author

The Honorable
Marie P. Woodson

Marie Woodson is currently serving her fourth term as a State Representative for District 105 in Broward County.

  • Florida House of Representatives, District 105
  • Broward County, Florida
  • Belonging is her first book

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