Resurrecting the category of blog posts entitledBook of the Month, I would like to introduce my very favorite book of2012: Fierce Compassion, by Kristin and Kathryn Wong. Fierce Compassion recounts the true story ofMiss Donaldina Cameron, who courageously rescued Chinese girls who were soldinto slavery in San Francisco in the early 1900s. I loved this book forthe amazing story itself, for the inspiring example of the heroine, and for thecaptivating writing style that kept me turning pages late into the night.
The stories and the backdrop are fascinating forthemselves, especially thought-provoking in light of current events includingmodern immigration trends and human trafficking awareness. Prior toreading this book, I knew next to nothing about Chinese immigration toCalifornia at the turn of the last century. In hopes that many of youwill also have the opportunity to read this book, I will refrain from explainingthe story. Suffice it to say that Donaldina Cameron lived a life oftremendous adventure (including daring police raids), heartbreak (lost love),and satisfaction in hard work (rescuing slaves and changing the tide of slaveryat the time).
One aspect of her story that particularly struckme is the way in which she began her tremendous work. It all started whenan old family friend told Donaldina about an opportunity to teach rescuedslaves in Chinatown, San Francisco. Donaldina first told the woman that shewas definitely not qualified for that sort of thing. When encouraged toconsider trying it for just a year, Donaldina agreed try it… for a year. It’s amazing what great things can follow a willingness to give something atry.
Fierce Compassion is a beautiful and inspiringtrue story of how Donaldina Cameron’s convictions, struggles, and dedicationwere used by God to bring justice and compassion into brokenness.You can find this book for yourselves here.
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