Re: Did you find the author Inspiring?

[dorebri2020]

I deeply admire how he was able to overcome every challenge thrown at him, but particularly his perseverance in continually improving his education in the face of insults and discrimination. Most of all, I admire his courage and will to share this story with others who may be inspired by his words. It takes a large amount of courage to share one's entire life story, and I am deeply impressed by his doing so.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I deeply admire how he was able to overcome every challenge thrown at him, but particularly his perseverance in continually improving his education in the face of insults and discrimination. Most of all, I admire his courage and will to share this story with others who may be inspired by his words. It takes a large amount of courage to share one's entire life story, and I am deeply impressed by his doing so.

His courage to share not only the goodm but also the "dark and dank" bad moments is quite courageous. Facing all the challenges thrown at him head on was inspiring, too. He went from being looked upon ad a peasant in Guiana to racial discrimination in other parts of the world. That did not change who he was, but only showed how his character persevered the challenges.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I admire anyone who is able to overcome adversity and succeed in life. And the author seems to have experienced adversity in every phase of his life (childhood, school, discrimination due to his color, etc) and still he did not let that stop him. Very inspiring!

He had also been discriminated against as a child in his home. His cousin Joan was "brown skinned" and that stipulated she was privileged. Due to this he was the one to do most of the chores and leg work, and he did all this work while taking care of his sister,....and making sure he was still the best student not only in his school but in the entire country. If that is not inspiring, then what is.

[Nym182]

I am only about page 10 or so and I am already inspired by the author! I have a tremendous respect for hard workers and those who strive to make not only their own lives better, but those around him.

[Renu G]

I would say very inspiring! Most people would have gotten discouraged over the discrimination the author faced but he never gave up. Just goes to show with determination and the will to succeed anyone can accomplish anything they want.

This is so true!

[MatereF]

His tenacity and fighter spirit. He also rose above the racism and discrimination that existed in the environment around him. He is a true example that one can make it regardless of their background.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

His tenacity and fighter spirit. He also rose above the racism and discrimination that existed in the environment around him. He is a true example that one can make it regardless of their background.

He came from severe poverty and a childhood that consisted of taking care of his sister, and working on chores- In that span of time he had to complete his school assignments and read ahead to get an edge. Inspiring is an understatement.

[ChaosofaMadHatter]

I feel like both his courage and his flexibility in the face of stacked odds were equally admirable.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I would say very inspiring! Most people would have gotten discouraged over the discrimination the author faced but he never gave up. Just goes to show with determination and the will to succeed anyone can accomplish anything they want.

This is so true!

He faced so many challenges and there were so many chances where he would have been more than justified giving up. That he kept giving his all, challenge after challenge speaks to his resilience and determination.

[Nisha Ward]

The author's work wasn't just inspiring. It was awe-inducing with the amount he was able to succeed and still maintain that goal of enhancing all human life, not just his own.

[Nisha Ward]

I admire anyone who is able to overcome adversity and succeed in life. And the author seems to have experienced adversity in every phase of his life (childhood, school, discrimination due to his color, etc) and still he did not let that stop him. Very inspiring!

He had also been discriminated against as a child in his home. His cousin Joan was "brown skinned" and that stipulated she was privileged. Due to this he was the one to do most of the chores and leg work, and he did all this work while taking care of his sister,....and making sure he was still the best student not only in his school but in the entire country. If that is not inspiring, then what is.

Yup. Colourism is a huge problem in the Caribbean, so having to deal with that in his own home and still come out on top and as good as he seems to be is something that should be learnt from.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I admire anyone who is able to overcome adversity and succeed in life. And the author seems to have experienced adversity in every phase of his life (childhood, school, discrimination due to his color, etc) and still he did not let that stop him. Very inspiring!

He had also been discriminated against as a child in his home. His cousin Joan was "brown skinned" and that stipulated she was privileged. Due to this he was the one to do most of the chores and leg work, and he did all this work while taking care of his sister,....and making sure he was still the best student not only in his school but in the entire country. If that is not inspiring, then what is.

Yup. Colourism is a huge problem in the Caribbean, so having to deal with that in his own home and still come out on top and as good as he seems to be is something that should be learnt from.

It was very intructive on the issues faced all over the world, even within racial groups. Issues such as coloring made the author's journey all the more inspiring.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I would say very inspiring! Most people would have gotten discouraged over the discrimination the author faced but he never gave up. Just goes to show with determination and the will to succeed anyone can accomplish anything they want.

It is indeed an undeniable fact that anyone who is determined and has the will to succeed will always achieve their goal. This is what the author clearly sends out.

Many who faced the knd of conditions and hard life the author lived through would have definitely given up long ago. That he persevered through sll that he did and still excelled in his persuits, it quite inspiring.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

His tenacity and fighter spirit. He also rose above the racism and discrimination that existed in the environment around him. He is a true example that one can make it regardless of their background.

He lived in a family where colorism mattered and in a country where colonialism had put the local government to rest. Having seen all this and choosing to excel in such a world despitr the bias that would be directed his way was truly inspiring.

[cornelia_SD]

The perseverance and determination of the writer is very inspiring. It's difficult to live in a third world country, life will never be easy if you want an honest and good living. I hope there would be more people like him.