Fierce Compassion recounts the true story of
Miss Donaldina Cameron, who courageously rescued Chinese girls who were sold
into slavery in San Francisco in the early 1900s. I loved this book for
the amazing story itself, for the inspiring example of the heroine, and for the
captivating writing style that kept me turning pages late into the night.
The stories and the backdrop are fascinating for
themselves, especially thought-provoking in light of current events including
modern immigration trends and human trafficking awareness. Prior to
reading this book, I knew next to nothing about Chinese immigration to
California at the turn of the last century. In hopes that many of you
will also have the opportunity to read this book, I will refrain from explaining
the story. Suffice it to say that Donaldina Cameron lived a life of
tremendous adventure (including daring police raids), heartbreak (lost love),
and satisfaction in hard work (rescuing slaves and changing the tide of slavery
at the time).
One aspect of her story that particularly struck
me is the way in which she began her tremendous work. It all started when
an old family friend told Donaldina about an opportunity to teach rescued
slaves in Chinatown, San Francisco. Donaldina first told the woman that she
was definitely not qualified for that sort of thing. When encouraged to
consider trying it for just a year, Donaldina agreed try it… for a year.
It’s amazing what great things can follow a willingness to give something a
try.
Fierce Compassion is a beautiful and inspiring
true story of how Donaldina Cameron’s convictions, struggles, and dedication
were used by God to bring justice and compassion into brokenness.
You can find this book for yourselves here.
1 comment:
This was a well-written book, a compelling true story that has many inspiring encouragements for us all. Glad I bought it; hope you enjoy it too!
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