Perdita Felicien, a former Canadian hurdler, Olympian wrote a memoir: "My Mother's Daughter". It is an intriguing title. When I told my daughter I was reading the book "My Mothers daughter", a memoir, she asked me if it was about the author's sister.
It is a story of resilience, courage and persistence.
Felician was born in Canada as her mom's third child. Her mom came to Canada as a domestic worker. As the story goes on, we learn how a single woman with so many responsibilities and a dream of better life became an immigrant to Canada.
Catherin, the mom, had to take refuge in a women's shelter to escape from her abusive husband. Working on low paid jobs, Catherine brought her kids to Canada and raised them here.
It is the story of a mother's determination to protect her children, raise them to have better lives amid the hurdles. That courage made her daughter succeed in life and represent her adopted country in the Olympics.
The writing style makes me turn the pages. It made me teary-eyed a few times.
The book reminds me how sheltered my life is! How lucky I was to get an education and a degree from my home country!
It is a great book to read. Felicien gives a portion of the book sale to "The Denise House", a shelter for abused women and children.
Will you be reading this book?
Bindu
Thankyou Bindu for taking the time to read my blog. Yes we are in incredibly horrible times at the moment but I am optimistic that things will eventually get better. Good will always win in the end.
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Thanks for dropping by Briony
DeleteWhat a great review. I was a single mom. It's not easy.
ReplyDeleteIt is therapeutic to write a memoir.
I agree, it is hard to be a single mom. Especially hard for some one who is immigrated with several kids. It was Catherine's attitude that helped her kids to thrive
DeleteIt sounds like a great book. I will check for it at the library!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great one. I hope, you will get it.
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