{"product_id":"full-count-a-womans-journey-to-changing-the-game-9798951023940","title":"Full Count: A Woman's Journey to Changing the Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome journeys aren't planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're called.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome stories aren't just meant to be lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e They're meant to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the history, before the recognition, before the milestones, there was a moment. A pull that couldn't be ignored. A path that didn't come with instructions, only purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful and deeply personal memoir, Natola D. Hawthorne takes readers beyond the lines of the baseball field and into the heart of a journey defined by faith, resilience, and becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the \u003cstrong\u003efirst and only woman of color to umpire Division I baseball\u003c\/strong\u003e, Natola shares what it truly takes to step into spaces where you weren't expected and to remain there with confidence, conviction, and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom early uncertainty to defining moments on some of the game's biggest stages, she invites you behind the scenes of a world few get to see. Through quiet reflections, on-field challenges, and life-changing opportunities, this story reveals not just what she's done-but who she had to become along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't just a story about baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's about identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e About learning to stand in rooms where you once felt the need to shrink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e About embracing visibility, even when it feels uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e About understanding that the journey isn't just for you; it's for those watching, waiting for proof that they belong too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause what happens when the door finally opens...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e and the spotlight finds you?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith honesty, heart, and unwavering faith, Natola reminds us that breaking barriers was never the destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause when God calls you-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and life brings you to a full count-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethe only answer that matters... is yes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natola D. Hawthorne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hov Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 386\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798951023940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHawthorne, Natola D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Natola D. Hawthorne has never been afraid to step into places where she wasn't expected. Whether on the baseball field, in the classroom, or as a mentor to the next generation of officials, she has learned that purpose often begins where comfort ends. In 2023, Natola made history as the first woman of color to officiate Division I baseball. While that milestone opened doors, it represents only one chapter of a journey built on faith, perseverance, preparation, and the courage to keep saying yes when opportunities seemed impossible. Her career has taken her from local parks to some of baseball's most historic venues, including opportunities connected to Rickwood Field and Truist Park. Each experience has strengthened her belief that representation matters and that every barrier broken creates new possibilities for those who follow. As the founder of She Calls It All, Natola is committed to developing, mentoring, and encouraging women in officiating. Through education, leadership, and community, she is helping women and the underrepresented step into spaces where they have traditionally been scarce. Beyond the field, Natola is an educator, speaker, mentor, and lifelong learner who believes officiating is about much more than making the right call. It is about character, integrity, preparation, and the confidence to stand firm when the pressure is greatest. Full Count is more than the story of baseball. It is the story of answering a calling, trusting God's direction, and discovering that the greatest victories often happen long before anyone notices the scoreboard.Natola hopes her story reminds every reader that purpose rarely arrives with certainty, but it always rewards those willing to take the next step.To learn more about Natola's work, invite her to speak, or connect with She Calls It All, visit www.SheCallsItAll.org or scan the QR code on the following page.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Natola D. 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