Dr. April McRae Patterson
"Cut from a cloth that is no longer in production"
Meet The Dr. April McRae Patterson
The Cost To Wear The Crown
The Cost to Wear the Crown is written by a true Georgia Peach, Dr. April McRae Patterson, as a reflection of her personal and professional journey, highlighting the sacrifices, challenges, and triumphs she experienced on her path to success.
The book delves into the realities of balancing multiple roles as a Woman of God, businesswoman, speech-language pathologist, wife, mother, & public figure while navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship, leadership, and public scrutiny.
Through her story, Atlanta's "It Girl," as dubbed as a result of her feature on Vh1's Sorority Sisters, Dr. McRae Patterson aims to inspire and empower others, particularly women, to persevere in pursuit of their goals despite the obstacles that come with wearing the "crown" of success. The book offers lessons on resilience, self-awareness, and the emotional cost associated with high achievement while celebrating the rewards of staying committed to one's vision and purpose.
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Dr. April Patterson, a distinguished and dynamic speech-language pathologist and serial entrepreneur, shares her insights and experiences in her Empowerment book "The Cost to Wear the Crown".
"From building a fashion house to healing voices through her private speech therapy practice—and even standing tall under the glare of national reality TV—Dr. Patterson’s journey is a fearless testament to purpose-driven perseverance, unapologetic authenticity, and unstoppable success."
THE CROWN ISN’T GIVEN TO THE CROWD—IT’S GIVEN TO THE CALL
Born with divine purpose and a diamond birthstone symbolizing strength under pressure, Dr. April McRae Patterson never sought the crown—yet it was placed upon her by destiny. The Cost to Wear The Crown traces her journey from pain to power, from rejection to revelation. Through spiritual battles, personal losses, and crushing expectations, she learns that leadership comes with a price—but also with an eternal reward.
This life-lessons book is for every woman who has ever been told she's "too much." For those who lead while bleeding, love without reciprocity, and rise despite every attempt to bury them. It’s a mirror, a battle cry, and a guide for those ready to walk boldly in their anointing.
Ready to rise, rebuild, and reclaim your divine power? In The Cost to Wear The Crown, Dr. April McRae Patterson delivers a powerful, soul-stirring personal growth narrative that transforms pain into purpose and isolation into elevation. This is more than a book—it’s a spiritual awakening.
✨ From misunderstood girl to anointed leader, Dr. Patterson shares the raw, unfiltered truth of what it takes to walk in your calling. Her journey through rejection, betrayal, and heartbreak reveals a woman forged in fire and crowned by faith.
🛑 This is not your typical “happily ever after” story.
🔥 This is the story of what it really costs to carry purpose—and why it’s worth every tear, every trial, and every triumph.