Strawberry Field: A Story of Courage & Triumph

by Susan Borges

What makes us who we are? Is it biology? Is it environment? Is it a combination of both? It is an age-old argument and one that may never be settled. One thing that is certain, however, is the fact that some people triumph over challenging circumstances better than others. Susan Borges offers a beautiful illustration of this in her new novel, "Strawberry Field." Judge Carolyn Lowell struggles with her assignments in a court of family law. She finds dealing with parents who use their children as tools against one another very painful. The endless parade of mentally and physically neglected children leaves Judge Lowell extremely upset and forces her to examine why she feels so strongly about these kids. In doing so, she reflects on her own childhood and the ordeals she and her sisters had to endure as children. A childhood devoid of the parental love and support any child should have, Carolyn overcame every challenge with ingenuity, strength and sheer determination of will. She remembers the role her sisters’ love played in providing strength and stability when they were young, and with it Carolyn came through her childhood with her character and sense of self intact. She realizes that she can give the children in her court that same chance, and in doing so heal some of the scars from her own life. Poignant and compelling, "Strawberry Field" is a story of courage, character and the indomitable nature of the human spirit.

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Published December 1, 2003