About The Book
This book is profoundly moving about Emily and her harsh life. It navigates the life of this small girl, who grew up in a small Jamaican town. Her mother Lily, a single mother, raised her in a poverty-stricken environment.
Emily learned to live by navigating challenges because she was nurtured by a hardworking strong and supportive mother who embraced her with the importance of education, viewing it as a path that would lead them out of poverty.
This book explores the and chapters of Emily’s life with themes of family bonds, hope, encouragement, resilience and persistence. Through the vivid depiction of Emily’s surroundings, illustrated by the toll of consistent struggles, emotional distress and daily sacrifices, they made for a better living future.
Through the spectacle of Emily’s childhood growing up, this book poignantly explains Emily’s struggles with undiagnosed dyslexia and abuse, and how she used her strength to overcome the inherent obstacles. It touches on her childhood trauma which she battles with since she was only eight years old.
It’s a narrative that becomes a voice to many similar strugglers who put themselves in Emily’s shoes; her inspiring story heals the wounds and inspires the positivity of those who face similar distress.
