Waiting for the Rain Sheila Gordon         This novel was extremely rewarding to read, as you got to experience personal accounts of afflictions like racism and develop a very good understanding of its implications. Gordon broaden my horizon. She wrote about the rash times of the unjust policy of apartheid in South Africa. During the unfair treatment a young boy endured, he had to decide if the value of friendship can overcome extreme tensions risen by …showed first 75 words of 546 total…

…showed last 75 words of 546 total…preached that believing in one's abilities will help motivate one to find the nerve and heart needed to go forward with each new day. Having the faith in one's self means and trusting that inner voice that offers one encouragement and reassurance in times of trouble. But most importantly, never letting someone else judge your ability or potential. If you make the commitment to yourself to realize your dreams, it is always in your reach.