A woman of substance

More than 40 years ago, Barbara Taylor Bradford wrote the book: "A Woman of Substance."  I read it when I was 18 and Although Emma is a fictitious character, she has had a great influence on my life. She thought me the importance of taking initiative and self-determination. These traits applied over time lead to self-confidence.

 In this episode, I draw a parallel between the heroine and my life.  Emma Harte taught me to have an open mind on rules and prepared me at a young age to question the old status quo.