And yet my past still weighed heavily and dragged me down… and kept me there, because it was never far away. We all carry our childhood experiences with us. They shape who we are. The impact on our lives is inescapable. On Trudy Smith's journey, we know from the beginning that her tale has a happy ending. Whatever trials and tribulations Trudy will endure, the end result is one of success and fulfilment. Smith allows the reader to meander with her through her life against a backdrop of the South African veld with colourful imagery and descriptive prowess, taking comfort and strength from her successes and victories. A reflective look back over her life, everyone has something they can take away from her inspiring story.
And yet my past still weighed heavily and dragged me down… and kept me there, because it was never far away. We all carry our childhood experiences with us. They shape who we are. The impact on our lives is inescapable. On Trudy Smith's journey, we know from the beginning that her tale has a happy ending. Whatever trials and tribulations Trudy will endure, the end result is one of success and fulfilment. Smith allows the reader to meander with her through her life against a backdrop of the South African veld with colourful imagery and descriptive prowess, taking comfort and strength from her successes and victories. A reflective look back over her life, everyone has something they can take away from her inspiring story.