Sara L. Armstrong "A Woman of Authority"
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The Shattered Pearl , by Sara Armstrong
The Shattered Pearl is an account of the ten years that Sara Armstrong spent in Uganda, East Africa. It begins with an inside look at the Peace Corps in 1966 against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Sara found herself the only black Peace Corps trainee in a group of 150. Once in Uganda, Sara taught science and math and traveled around East Africa. In April 1968, Sara married a Ugandan, resigned from the Peace Corps and began a new life. On January 25, 1971 Idi Amin Dada seized power and plunged this tropical paradise into a cycle of unimaginable terror and bloodshed. During the next six year, as this incredible tragedy unfolded, Sara moved freely around Uganda witnessing many things that were not reported in the press. She lived as a Ugandan but saw events from an American viewpoint including the historic raid on Entebbe Airport. The Shattered Pearl is a gripping, entertaining account of an incredible journey filled with adventure, love, joy and terror. (198 pages)
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Women often try to be everything to everybody. Career, children, relationships, education make so many demands on their time they forget to take care of themselves. After Me, You Come First is a practical guide to making choices. It discusses working women, working moms, stay at home moms, single parenting, child care and the challenges to those who don’t have children. It also addresses the increasing number of men and women in the Sandwich Generation who are caring for elderly parents while still raising their own families and working. It is a manual of self-care for everyone but especially directed to women. The book shows you how being selfish can be a good and even necessary thing. The authors Sara Armstrong and Lillian Redding bring a wealth of life experience to this subject. They have survived marriage, single parenting, loss, joy, pain, utter exhaustion and have learned how to say no without guilt. (113 pages)
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THE SHATTERED PEARL 8 Jan 2007 by Jameela Siddiqi I ordered this book having done a keyword search on "Uganda" -- since most of my fiction is based in Uganda. In my novels, I have used the backdrop of the Uganda Asian expulsion to unfold my stories so, naturally, I'm interested in any writing about Uganda. As a Lulu creator myself, I'm very happy to order anything published by Lulu. I received the book today and began reading it this evening. Having lived through some of the horror of those days, it's always an eye-opener to see someone else's experiences -- especially when, half way through the book you realise that that someone else, (the author), taught you biology in Form 3 & 4 while attending the Parvatiben Madhavani Girls' School in Jinja! I have a vivid memory of the author because I had assumed she was Ugandan -- but she spoke with an American accent! I had no idea she was teaching in Jinja, because her husband remained in traction at Jinja hospital. I had no idea about her personal life, only that she made biology especially interesting for her classes. And yes, I had to fight back tears at the end of the book, when she informs us that James died in a car accident in the US -- when all the the time one is fearful of what may have happened at any time in those crazy, lawless Amin days. Thank you for a fantastic read! You have filled in some missing pieces for me, as I left in 1972.
-- Jameela Siddiqi --
I began reading this book and could not put it down. Like a moth to the flame, I was drawn into Sara’s world. I cried with Sara and I laughed with her; we became one. As an African American woman of about the same generation as Sara, I felt all that she felt while she was training for the Peace Corps. I too fell in love with East Africa and the children she taught. I felt the joy she experienced with herbeloved husband and the delightful children their love created. With Sara, I witnessed Idi Amin Dada’s climb to power and how he changed the face of the county and Sara’s life. When the fear that engulfed her and her new family fell like a dark shadow all around them, I was propelled to the next page to read more. I was freighted out of my wits during her pivotal moment of fight or die. I was deeply touched by the book because of Sara’s honesty and courage. This is a must read for anyone interested in a very personal account of the early reign of Idi Amin Dada, a beautiful love story, and the joy and release one experiences when the decision is made to overcome ones deepest fears.
--by Anna Kendall--
What a remarkable story told in a most captivating style! The power of this personal journey is that it speaks to all ages. It has kept my youth and young adults spellbound and full of questions of the author; it has touched hearts of women's and men's groups who want to know more. I highly recommend it as a book club study choice, a youth group exploration of issues of faith and justice, a clergy group seeking inspiration for mission efforts... for everyone. I did not put it down until I had finished it. Sara is an exceptional storyteller... and human being!
--by Elaine Amerson --
This book is a must read! It is a story of the triumph of the human spirit to overcome obstacles. I began reading it while on vacation and could not put it down. It is a personal, reflective, narrative placed in the context of a world event.
--by Larry Hygh--
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READ CUSTOMER REVIEWS
THE SHATTERED PEARL 8 Jan 2007 by Jameela Siddiqi I ordered this book having done a keyword search on "Uganda" -- since most of my fiction is based in Uganda. In my novels, I have used the backdrop of the Uganda Asian expulsion to unfold my stories so, naturally, I'm interested in any writing about Uganda. As a Lulu creator myself, I'm very happy to order anything published by Lulu. I received the book today and began reading it this evening. Having lived through some of the horror of those days, it's always an eye-opener to see someone else's experiences -- especially when, half way through the book you realise that that someone else, (the author), taught you biology in Form 3 & 4 while attending the Parvatiben Madhavani Girls' School in Jinja! I have a vivid memory of the author because I had assumed she was Ugandan -- but she spoke with an American accent! I had no idea she was teaching in Jinja, because her husband remained in traction at Jinja hospital. I had no idea about her personal life, only that she made biology especially interesting for her classes. And yes, I had to fight back tears at the end of the book, when she informs us that James died in a car accident in the US -- when all the the time one is fearful of what may have happened at any time in those crazy, lawless Amin days. Thank you for a fantastic read! You have filled in some missing pieces for me, as I left in 1972.
-- Jameela Siddiqi --
I began reading this book and could not put it down. Like a moth to the flame, I was drawn into Sara’s world. I cried with Sara and I laughed with her; we became one. As an African American woman of about the same generation as Sara, I felt all that she felt while she was training for the Peace Corps. I too fell in love with East Africa and the children she taught. I felt the joy she experienced with herbeloved husband and the delightful children their love created. With Sara, I witnessed Idi Amin Dada’s climb to power and how he changed the face of the county and Sara’s life. When the fear that engulfed her and her new family fell like a dark shadow all around them, I was propelled to the next page to read more. I was freighted out of my wits during her pivotal moment of fight or die. I was deeply touched by the book because of Sara’s honesty and courage. This is a must read for anyone interested in a very personal account of the early reign of Idi Amin Dada, a beautiful love story, and the joy and release one experiences when the decision is made to overcome ones deepest fears.
--by Anna Kendall--
What a remarkable story told in a most captivating style! The power of this personal journey is that it speaks to all ages. It has kept my youth and young adults spellbound and full of questions of the author; it has touched hearts of women's and men's groups who want to know more. I highly recommend it as a book club study choice, a youth group exploration of issues of faith and justice, a clergy group seeking inspiration for mission efforts... for everyone. I did not put it down until I had finished it. Sara is an exceptional storyteller... and human being!
--by Elaine Amerson --
This book is a must read! It is a story of the triumph of the human spirit to overcome obstacles. I began reading it while on vacation and could not put it down. It is a personal, reflective, narrative placed in the context of a world event.
--by Larry Hygh--
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"Keep Your Apron in Your Purse: How to be Your Own Superhero
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"Everybody Has An Accent"
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Phone : (770) 517-2558 Email: lillian@sarmstrong.biz
