Not For the Faint of Heart

By: Terry, Ethel

ETHEL TERRY says, "I am a black woman, born during the Twentieth Century in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, just before the Great Depression. Now, in the Twenty-first Century, my ninety-fifth birthday is upon me, here in the State of Washington."

Her life has been a maze, much like the twisting and everchanging route of the great Mississippi River: abandoned at birth; rebuffed from maternal bonding; endured hardships during the Great Depression; ignored by her grandfather; and then repeatedly beaten and sexually abused by a relative.

Fortunately, she also had caring relatives who raised her and an influential mentor who taught and encouraged her to seek educational excellence while striving toward her goals.

Make no mistake--she had dreams and has proven to be a survivor in her nursing, mental health care, and businesswoman careers. As the autobiography unfolds, she describes these, including Louisiana cooking, which is sure to awaken your taste buds. On a more serious note, her discussion on personal grieving is particularly moving and may assist some in times of need.

Ethel Terry observes, "Some say existence itself is a gift--I believe that. I hope this book helps inspire others to overcome life's challenges and to seek fulfillment with the help of our Lord."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BTKDQNRS
• ISBN13: 9798888313749
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: 74th St. Publishing, Wa
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"