The Mimosa Crown
Country: Philippines
Author Name: Leila Rispens-Noel
Publisner Name: 8Letters Publishing and Bookstore This publishing house supports Filipino authors, producing high-quality books for all ages to entertain, educate, and inspire. They offer publishing services, developmental editing, copywriting, and proofreading. Coaching on defining an author's voice and establish
Original Language: English
The Mimosa Crown is a gut-wrenching tale of the Filipino woman’s resilience and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.
Abandoned by her profligate husband, Wendy, the book’s main character, takes full responsibility for providing for a family that includes two young children, a jobless sister, a sick mother, and an elderly father.
On her journey, Wendy encounters Iris and Cynthia at the Manila airport.
Iris, a seasoned domestic helper with 15 years of experience in Hong Kong, and Cynthia, an optimistic newcomer dreaming of a new life in Canada, quickly form a bond.
Together, they navigate the myriad challenges faced by domestic workers in this bustling city.
The book describes how Wendy and her fellow women OFWs braved the uncertainties and perils of Hong Kong for jobs (and wages!) they could never get in their country.
The difficulties they faced run the gamut of government neglect, cruel employers, and the loneliness and fear that come from taking the destiny of their families into their own hands.
It celebrates the triumph of women’s self-awareness as full human beings endowed with
...dignity and rights.
The women OFWs featured in the book discover they can help themselves and others if they form a community.
And so they do, and the Mimosa Crown community is born from the trials and hardships of their work.
The group helps members and non-members survive the gut-wrenching circumstances that working abroad entails.
In response to their shared struggles, they establish the Mimosa Crown, a symbol of their unity and strength.
Far from home, they learn that seeking support during difficult times is not a sign of weakness, but a testament to their resilience.
Presented as a work of fiction, the book guides readers through the reasons behind migration, the experiences of migrants along their journey, and the moment they eventually return home for good.
A powerful tale of perseverance and courage, The Mimosa Crown illuminates the unbreakable bonds forged among women overcoming adversity.
It shows how unity and resilience can empower those striving for better opportunities, rising above the harshest conditions.
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