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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
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When Joseph Cook, a well-known speaker, starts telling Rama what her speaking topic should be, Rama is more than a little annoyed. Rama wants to raise money so she can start her school for Hindu child widows. Her mind is on the school, not the plight of child widows before they arrive. Rama's topic is the school's curriculum. Cook advises a different approach. He tells Rama to talk about the children. Rama doesn't want to take that approach. She thinks she's already talked the topic to death. Reluctantly, Rama agrees to tell the stories again. It turned out to be a good choice.
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Pandita, as stewards of God’s bounty, we want to know our efforts will bear fruit.”
Rama bristled. “I don’t understand. Do you want me to explain what I’ve explained so many times before? Child marriage, and the reasons high caste women don’t remarry? Their pitiful conditions? Their need for education?”
“No. Touch your listeners’ hearts. Introduce your audience to a real child widow. Show these good people the child’s pain. People didn’t understand the need to end slavery until they encountered real slaves. Do you understand what I’m saying? Convict your audience by the strength of your testimony. Let them see God’s grace upon you.”
More stories, Rama thought as she inclined her head.
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