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Carmella's Quest: Taking on College Sight Unseen
Blog Created and Maintained by Carmella Broome
Created on 2008-12-07 16:41:09 (#17428713), last updated 2009-11-21
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Basic Info| Name: | Carmella Broome |
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| Location: | Columbia, South Carolina, United States |
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carmellasquest@hotmail.com BioI am setting up this blog primarily to promote my recently released first memoir, "Carmella's Quest: Taking on College Sight Unseen." It is published by Red Letter Press, a small publishing company in Columbia SC founded by writer and USC writing professor Bob Lamb. The book is about my first year of college at a small Baptist school (North Greenville) located in the upstate of SC. The story takes place in late 1994 and early 1995. In this reader-friendly and simple story, I recount my experience of leaving home for the first time, friendships, academic challenges, romances, and the life lessons I learned during that very important year.
What makes this book different from other college memoirs is that I also describe unique situations that arose for me as someone who is legally blind but not totaly blind who just wants to be considered "normal.". Another aspect of this story that may set it apart for many readers is that it is "clean" and does not include offensive language, or descriptions of wild college parties or other content that might concern parents. I just wasn't into that stuff and being at a Christian college meant such things weren't so much a part of the culture there. I enjoyed writing it, believe there is enough diversity of experience to keep readers engaged, and am excited to be able to share it and to see where it takes me.
I'm originally from a small town near Augusta, GA. I have been legally blind since birth due to complications related to prematurity. I live and work in the Columbia, SC, area. I am passionate about my career as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I have two undergraduate degrees (one from North Greenville College and one from Columbia Bible College) and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Living in a world set up to accomodate those who can see is not always easy, especially since life still offers a range of other difficult experiences that have to be dealt with on top of the "blindness thing." I strive to live a life of independence and integrity and am sustained by faith in God, my family and friends, and my wonderful guide dog. Despite life's challenges, I consider myself very blessed.
What makes this book different from other college memoirs is that I also describe unique situations that arose for me as someone who is legally blind but not totaly blind who just wants to be considered "normal.". Another aspect of this story that may set it apart for many readers is that it is "clean" and does not include offensive language, or descriptions of wild college parties or other content that might concern parents. I just wasn't into that stuff and being at a Christian college meant such things weren't so much a part of the culture there. I enjoyed writing it, believe there is enough diversity of experience to keep readers engaged, and am excited to be able to share it and to see where it takes me.
I'm originally from a small town near Augusta, GA. I have been legally blind since birth due to complications related to prematurity. I live and work in the Columbia, SC, area. I am passionate about my career as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I have two undergraduate degrees (one from North Greenville College and one from Columbia Bible College) and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Living in a world set up to accomodate those who can see is not always easy, especially since life still offers a range of other difficult experiences that have to be dealt with on top of the "blindness thing." I strive to live a life of independence and integrity and am sustained by faith in God, my family and friends, and my wonderful guide dog. Despite life's challenges, I consider myself very blessed.
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