A young woman, legally blind since birth, must decide whether to surrender to her infirmity and remain dependent on others for the rest of her life or go off to college, get a degree, and strive to become self-sufficient. Against enormous odds, she chose to make her own way in the world. This is her heroic story.
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I found the story of Carmella's struggles to adjust to college life though blind and away from home for the first time to be nothing short of heroic. If you, like I, enjoy true stories of people who overcame adversity in a quest for achievement and personal fulfillment, this is a book for you. --Bob Lamb, sr. editor, Red Letter Press
About the Author
Carmella Broome, from Beech Island, S.C., earned a bachelor's degree at Columbia Bible College, majoring in psychology anb biblical studies, and an advanced graduate degree in counseling at the University of South Carolina. Now a professional counselor, she lives in Columbia, S.C., with her guidedog Maggie, a yellow Labrador retriever.
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By Carmella Broome "I am the author of Carmella'... (Columbia, South Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Carmella's Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Perfect Paperback)
Since I am the author of this book, I am not an objective source so won't go into rating it, etc. I want to provide information and perspective for those interested in this book. Carmella's Quest is the story of my first year at a small liberal arts college (North Greenville College/University) in the upstate of SC. I describe my struggles for independence and self-sufficiency as a young woman who is blind, academic challenges and successes, friendships and romantic relationships, and other ups and downs of that year. Events take place in the 1994-95 academic year. The book is Christian but not preachy and parents can feel comfortable allowing their adolescent daughters to read it. It will appeal to other readers who happen to be blind, but I believe young women from various backgrounds can relate to my desires to fit in, have a social life, decide on career goals, and so on. I believe Carmella's Quest is an interesting read with enough variety to keep readers entertained and a range of serious and more light-hearted experiences. It is a straight-forward and easy read that gives readers a glimpse into a very important part of my life.
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Carmella's Quest - Inspiring!!!,
This review is from: Carmella's Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Perfect Paperback)
Carmella's Quest is a wonderful story of a young lady's journey into an unknown world. Although Carmella's experience was literally "sight unseen", her story is one that many, many people can find inspiration in...life always gives us "sight unseen" lessons and how we chose to learn from them is the true test. Carmella's book can inspire any college bound person about to make this new journey into the unknown "sight unseen". I could relate intimately with the mother/daughter moments and laughed and cried as I remembered my own experiences with my sighted daughter when she went away to college. What an amazing, inspiring, story!
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This is a very insightful book. It was a very heartwarming look at a person living life with a disability. She is remarkable.
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