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Carmel Maria
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‘The Awakening – Story of a South African American’
Carmel Foster, a native of South Africa, who has lived a life few would envy but many will see themselves in. Born “Cape Colored”, as they say in South Africa. She is of mixed race, which made her a target of much ire or ill-will home and abroad. Her struggles go beyond her race. Born to a man who lived much of his life in the closet, Carmel familiarity with secrets and shame became all too apparent as her life progressed. From sexual abuse to homelessness a bad marriage to a move to the United States, her life has been paved by trauma and struggles.
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About
Carmel Maria
Foster
Carmel Foster grew up in a big family surrounded by many challenges. From living with a father who was a closet gay, to the experiencing sexual abuse at a young age, and facing a divorce and becoming homeless, she has overcome all throughout her life.
Carmel along with her young daughter moved to the U.S.A on a K1 visa and experienced a life turning struggle. She divorced and once again experienced a different type of abuse. This opened the doors for abuse on a higher level of power, harassment an sexual assault, except this time it received a stamp of approval.
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The Awakening – Story of a South African American
Below mentioned are the openings of each chapter for the readers to see how each chapter connects with the previous one and develop the story further. Place your order of the book today to start reading the full version now.
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Chapter 01
THE AMERICAN WAY
It is 2018, and the United States of America has enforced an unstated policy of snatching children from their parents. It is hard to believe, but the entire world has witnessed the brutal scenes of forcibly separating children from their parents, which the country’s authorities have pronounced to be illegal. On the news, you might have watched the horrible footage of little children crying and screaming as they are led away by security officials. The process of separating children from their parents and then detaining them in warehouse-like camps or detention centers is not something that the United States of America would ever do. Or is it?[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 02
CAPE COLORED
Try as I might, I cannot term my childhood easy by any stretch of the imagination. When I go over the times that I experienced as a child, I find little to very few beautiful things to reminisce about. This is unlike so many people around me who idealize their childhoods. I don’t blame them for viewing their childhoods through rose-tinted glasses – after all, this is a simpler time of their life when they had to live without worry or fear; when there were others around to take care of them; and when they were responsible for nothing, not even their own actions.[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 03
WHAT IS LOVE?
I lived in Zimbabwe in 1987, and that’s where I met my daughter’s father. He is an Indian born in Sri Lanka and have family all over the world, including London and India. When I had met him, we moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa, where I was born. No matter how much he wanted, he couldn’t love me the way he wanted to, mainly because of the arranged marriage.[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 04
I CAN, AND I WILL
I married my best friend, my soul mate. Growing up, I was no different from anyone else; I had the image of a perfect married life in my mind, and when I met my husband, I knew it would come true.[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 05
AMERICAN DREAM
Strange Things I got back from my trip to Philadelphia. There, I saw many eye-opening scenes. It was going to be a stiff completion but, as it turned out, also an unfair one. There were so many field workers who worked around the clock. They had no contract so, of course, they were not paid for overtime. There were many promises that were made, but we weren’t paid for it, like gas and mileage.[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 06
SAN FRANCISCO
When I look back, I am able to see why I was treated the way I was in the U.S. It was because I was an immigrant and later a domestic worker. In truth, my struggles began as soon as I arrived in the country to start a new life with my then fiancé.[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 07
In Pursuit of Happiness
When I pledged my allegiance to the American flag, there was just one specific question that I remembered in the exams. That question asked me to name one of the constitutions. Of course, I had spent too much time studying it, and so I remembered the specific one immediately: ‘The pursuit of happiness.’ However, now that I look at things, Trump’s administration has made everything so crazy that I am beginning to have doubts about my decisions.[/vc_column_text]
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Chapter 08
She is the Change
My Right as a Human Being Will Not Be Interfered Life in America has really been a challenge, especially in the dating arena. I fail to understand how the dating industry has turned into a business. Coming from a different country myself, dating a person who spends a lot of time with you, you would actually believe that people develop feelings. I grew really attached to this person, and I believed that he also developed feelings for me.[/vc_column_text]
Carmel’s Book
THE AWAKENING – STORY OF A SOUTH AFRICAN AMERICAN
This book will serve as a great source of motivation and inspiration from the real-life story of Carmel Foster. The woman who earned the status she deserved. The journey from South Africa to the United States of America.
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STORY OF A SOUTH AFRICAN AMERICAN
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Testimonials
What Readers Say
Read what some of our readers have to say after reading Carmel Foster’s autobiography. We value the feedback received from the readers.
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It is a truly inspirational story. I admire how confident and strong the author was throughout the entire story. A brilliant story must read!
Maria Simons
High School Teacher
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I genuinely like the story. The events described in it are highly relatable. The attention to detail and usage of words is just perfect!
David Walsh
Editor
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Carmel Foster is the definition of a strong woman. There is no argument or doubt in that. I found this book highly motivational for me.
Samantha Brown
Librarian
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Throughout my entire career, I have found it to be very rare where people share their true stories, every detail precisely in their books. Bravo!
John Gold
Story Writer
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People of courage and no fear like her deserve a lot more respect than this. They are stronger than how we think they actually are. Amazing work!
Ashley Green
Social Activist
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