–a collection of genuine accounts, personal narratives

GUYANESE US-based writer Adele Rampersaud, heartened by the overwhelming response to the first book she wrote, Beauty in Broken, decided she wants to press on with her writing and so, her second book, Epitome of my Life, has recently been released, both available on Amazon, kindle version.

Having worked in the media for a decade, Adele developed a love for writing and wanted to share her life experiences which she believed could have served as a “survival path” for younger women.

“Not only women, but older adults too can also benefit from reading the books, both men and women. All of the stories are real-life experiences. Based on the feedbacks from book number one, I’ve decided to embark on book number two. The responses have been overwhelming thus far and I will move on to book number three, four and onwards,” Adele shared with the Sunday Chronicle recently.

Within the pages of her most recent book lie a collection of genuine accounts, personal narratives drawn from her experiences. “Each story encapsulates real life moments that traverse the spectrum of human existence. From triumphs to tribulations, these tales offer an authentic glimpse into the author’s remarkable journey,” Adele explained.

She expressed that these stories are a compelling testament to her journey of faith, doubt, rebellion, and ultimately, reconciliation with God. They are narratives that people can relate to, as they reflect on the struggles and challenges that have to be navigated in life.

“They illustrate the complex and often tumultuous nature of faith journeys, highlighting the importance of personal choice and responsibility in life, as well as the capacity for individuals to seek reconciliation and renewal in their relationship with God. Even in the midst of chaos and confusion, self-introspection and finding one’s way back on their spiritual path can turn situations around,” she said.

The inspiration to write her first book came one night in January 2019 as she sat on her bed and thought about ways she could express her bottled-up emotions. “I was at the time an emotional wreck. I was battling with a toxic relationship which made me sad most of the time. I was in love, and I hadn’t the courage and strength to walk away,” she reflected.

She started writing her feelings and soon after, realised that it was not only an avenue to express how she felt, but it was therapeutic as well. She then started writing about her past traumatic experiences, some of which she was still processing and battling with, in addition to her relationship drama at the time.

“Upon completion of the book, it dawned on me that I have been through a lot. And regardless, I remained resilient. Despite all my misfortunes, the result is beautiful. I have been using my testimonies to encourage and inspire younger women. My mistakes and calamities have become other people’s, especially young women’s, survival path.”

Adele’s word of advice to persons who face similar circumstances: “No matter what you are going through, never give up. Train your mind to extract the positive from every situation, like I did, every time I wanted to give up and throw in the towel.”

Her inspiration also came from her favourite author, Danielle Steel. “I read a book name ‘Kaleidoscope’ written by her when I was 16 years old and I said to myself that I wanted to become an author like her. The book had me in tears from the beginning to the end.”