Thursday, April 12, 2007

This is a really nice book, written about the childhood of Constance Beverly Briscoe. She never knew her name to be Constance, only known as Clare. Everyone called her Clare, even she called herself Clare Briscoe.

From young, she was abused. Physically, mentally, emotionally. At the age of 11, Clare went to a Social Services Centre asking if she could check herself in. As expected, she was rejected. That night, she went home and drank diluted bleach. She thot that she would just disappear from the face of this world, but it was not to be.
At 12, she went to the courts and took out a protection order against her step father. All by herself. That same year, she went to the hospital herself. To have a operation to take out 3 lumps in her breast, caused by constant pinching from her mum.
At 13, her mum moved out of the house, leaving her to fend for herself. No electriciy, surviving on candles. N she had to pay rent to her mum for staying in that house. To pay for the bills.

All these, she took it in her stride. Focusing on her goal to be a lawyer. She worked day and night just to pay for her school fees and bills. In 1996, Constance became a part-time judge, to be one of the first black woman to sit as a judge in the UK.

As i read this inspiring book, the 1st thot would be how peseverance is able to bring one to places. Focusing on the goals, rather than on the problems.

But more than that. as i read, the word "CONTENTMENT" came to me. How have we taken things around us for granted. A simple love from our parents. So many of us are blessed with parents that love us. but how often have we taken it for granted. the simple things of having electricity, a warm home to return to after a long and tired day. Have we ever thanked God for all these things that we have around us? Yet, we always grumble about why things are not happening the way it is. Why is this problem happening to me? But, sometimes, it's impt to be content with the things that we have. Im not saying that we should be satisified with just a simple, plain boring life. But...............

Constance may be described as ugly from young, but at the end of the day, i see the beauty in her peseverance. Her beauty in the decisions that she made to be what she is today! A truly nice book that gave me time to relax from all the studying. Enjoyed it alot! Especially so that I haven been able to find a nice book to read for a long time. If you are looking for a book to read, this wil be it.

On a side note, exams are coming to an end soon.. One more paper to go. Surprisingly, the past 2 papers have been great for me. Should be able to clear it with ease. This is the first time that I find exams such a breeze. Harhar. Hopefully, the grades will justify my confidence. Done all that i could, trusting in God for the rest!
L1v1nG 4 JeSuS at Thursday, April 12, 2007