LaMonica Hambrick Burton
NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Spirits That Encounter Around Us, COMING JULY 18, 2025!
A True Story of Spiritual Encounters, Inner Healing, and the Unseen World Among Us
After 35 years of serving in the silent, often unseen corners of psychiatric care, the author—an experienced mental health technician—opens the door to stories that defy logic, yet demand to be told. Spirits That Encounter Around Us is a deeply personal, spiritually charged memoir that invites readers into the mysterious encounters she experienced—both on and off the clock.
This is not fiction. These are real moments: the chilling whispers, the unexplained presences, the emotional storms that seemed to move through rooms without a trace. Blending the wisdom of a caregiver with the sensitivity of a spiritual observer, she guides us through encounters with forces that exist just beyond the veil—forces that shaped her, comforted her, and at times, warned her. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply someone searching for meaning in your own journey, this book will challenge your perception of reality—and affirm that healing often begins with what we cannot see.
Raw, riveting, and rooted in truth—Spirits That Encounter Around Us is more than a memoir. It's a spiritual awakening.
LaMonica Hambrick Burton
I was born in Tacoma, Washington, on July 29, 1969, to Jeraldeen Johnson—her third and last child, and the first born to my father, Freeman Hambrick Jr. Though my parents weren’t married, my father remained a constant presence. He played the role of a father not only to me but also to my two sisters and a cousin whose fathers were not in the picture.
As a young girl, I watched my mother rise early each morning, tying a bandanna around her head, slipping into a purple windbreaker, jeans, and black boots. She was a pioneer—the first African American woman to work for the City of Tacoma in the 1970s. Hardworking and strong, she balanced her career with moments of joy. On her days off, she and her best friend would often head to the military base for an evening of music and dancing.
It was on that base she met Jerry, a serviceman from Florida. Their relationship blossomed, and after a few months of dating, they married. I was just six years old when we packed up and moved to Hollywood, Florida. I didn’t know where it was, but I was thrilled for the adventure. My cousins, who were more like sisters, were tearful—we were leaving behind not just family but traditions: Saturday piano lessons, Sunday church rides with Grandma, and the neighborhood pastor who picked us up for service.
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