More Than a Crown

What happens when the spotlight fades, and the real story begins?

Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson's journey defies the glittering surface of her Miss America pageant past. In More Than a Crown, From Trauma to Triumphs¿ Lessons from a Life Unfolding, she peels back the layers of a life that has been anything but perfect-and all the more powerful for it. From boardrooms to hospital rooms, heartbreak to healing, Elizabeth shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind her rise in the corporate world, her battles with cancer, and the personal trials that tested her spirit.

With grace, grit, and a touch of humor, she recounts surviving a marriage to a narcissist, navigating the male-dominated media industry of the 1980s, and enduring near-death experiences that reshaped her perspective. Her second act-both professionally and personally-reveals the transformative power of risk, resilience, and real love.

This book is more than a memoir-it's a mosaic of lessons learned through a life well-lived and a career well-built. Elizabeth invites readers into her journey, sharing candid reflections on love, loss, reinvention, and resilience. Alongside her own hard-won insights, she weaves in wisdom gleaned from mentors, colleagues, and trailblazers who've shaped her path. From boardroom breakthroughs to personal turning points, each chapter offers a blend of life lessons, business strategies, and timeless truths that speak to anyone seeking purpose, growth, or a fresh perspective.