Velma Osborne

Autobiography of Velma Osborne

At the time of my upbringing there was not any President Barack Obama (or his fabulous, intuitive wife, whose healthy food programs brought her fame because it fought obesity in school children). No, but I am glad that I have arrived in spite of past awful racial discrimination. As a New York City Harlem child in the late 40s, 50s and early 60s, I went from having an extremely poor self-image as a child to later becoming a very happy, successful middle aged, as well as a progressive new senior citizen. Oh, did I forget to mention additionally I had a congenital condition that caused other snags in my life. Likewise, I was able to overcome that hindrance also! I am glad I made it--so glad! My noteworthy trip through life, which is inclusive of college degrees, is told in order to motivate you and you and you. "Velma Osborne's upbringing is humble yet unforgettable. She includes many examples of personality traits and details that connect the reader to each situation in the book. The tone ranges from serious to humorous, creating an unpredictable style of readability. The author invites the reader to experience her upbringing including her progression into the church. This was a time of social transformations Blacks had to face. This book aids readers who are not Black an opportunity to empathize with the author. Chapter sizes are congruent to each other creating a streamlined appearance in the text. Readers will find the content is well balanced. This book is a joy to read!