Unexpected - by Tori Kruse (Hardcover)

About the Book

In Unexpected: How to Persevere Beyond Your Limits, Tori Kruse, entrepreneur, international speaker, and Miss Missouri USA 2018, shares the roller coaster of sometimes exciting, sometimes turbulent experiences between when she said yes to times of uncertainty and her dreams said yes back to her. This funny and heartfelt personal development memoir is packed with questions and action steps on how to get clear on your purpose on the way to eliminating the world's assumptions and becoming the dynamic, whole, unexpected version of yourself that you are meant to be.

Book Synopsis

In Unexpected: How to Persevere Beyond Your Limits, Tori Kruse, entrepreneur, international speaker, and Miss Missouri USA 2018, shares the roller coaster of sometimes exciting, sometimes turbulent experiences between when she said yes to times of uncertainty and her dreams said yes back to her. This funny and heartfelt personal development memoir is packed with questions and action steps on how to get clear on your purpose on the way to eliminating the world's assumptions and becoming the dynamic, whole, unexpected version of yourself that you are meant to be.

When Tori Kruse was a determined athlete in Glenwood, Iowa, she had no idea how the days of disciplined basketball drills and perseverance, would lead her down the road of entrepreneurship. In college, she pivoted from sports to pageantry and ultimately ended up on one of the most coveted stages in the country. But it was no easy feat; it took her six tries to earn the crown she worked so hard to achieve. While it took intense commitment, the road to winning Miss Missouri USA 2018 was just one step on the path of becoming the woman she didn't see coming.

This compelling book is an honest retelling of the fiery moments that challenged Tori's confidence and the steps she took to rebuild herself. From tomboy to pageant queen, from broken-hearted to motivational speaker, Tori shares her wisdom for living the life you deserve for the benefit of the people you'll impact, but most of all, for the happiness of yourself.

The book serves as a great gift for anyone navigating the unpredictable process of living in their truth. It is your secret weapon to healing your wounds and showing up in the world as the dynamic, whole, unexpected version of yourself.

About the Author

If you type her name in Google you will find Tori Kruse in a sparkling crown and sash from her days as Miss Missouri USA 2018. You will see she has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, E!, INSIDER, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. You will see she thrived as a print and runway model, hosted red carpet events, and worked as a freelance sports reporter.

What you won't see is the struggle, the failures, the heartbreak and pain she had to overcome. Her greatest accomplishment is not what she has achieved, but rather what she discovered along the journey. As former Miss Missouri USA, Tori learned to perform the external life everyone expected. What she did not expect was the internal journey of discovering the unexpected. She set out to win a title, but her greatest achievement was uncovering, unlocking, and unleashing her authentic self.

Don't let the high heels fool you, Tori is fierce and relentless in her pursuit to help women live an unexpected life by showing them how to persevere beyond their limits. When Tori is not out speaking, she is coaching powerful women and always making time for what keeps her grounded - faith and family.