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Charlene T. Williams

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in Tampa, The United States

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https://www.ctwilliamspublishing.com

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Biography, Memoir, Nonfiction

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Charlene T. Williams is a 26-year United States Navy veteran, author, and advocate whose life's work sits at the intersection of service, survival, and purpose. Born and raised in West Tampa, Florida, she rose through the ranks of the Navy while navigating racism, gender discrimination, and institutional silence — emerging not broken, but determined to tell the truth.

Her debut memoir, *The Sadness Beneath the Uniform: Duty, Service, and Survival*, is the story she was never supposed to tell; a raw, honest account of what it means to serve with honor while carrying wounds no uniform can hide.

Beyond the page, Charlene is Chief of Staff at Jim Beatty Golf Ventures LLC, President of C. T. Williams VETS Adaptive Sports & Beyond LLC, and a seven- ...more

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The Sadness Beneath the Uniform: Duty, Service, and Survival: A Black Woman's Journey in the Navy and the Weight of the Anchors

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Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being

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As the author of this memoir, my hope is that readers find strength, encouragement, and hope in these pages. This book was written for veterans, service members, military families, and anyone who has ever carried invisible burdens while continuing to ...more
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