A Pebble That Floats

A Memoir to Inspire

By: Imelda Lahoz Argel

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Hardcover | 25 March 2019

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A Pebble That Floats

Imelda Argel was born into a family of lawyers and in the 1970's she was on a rising career as a top corporate lawyer in Manila, Philippines.

But a painful betrayal forced her to restart life as a single mother in far off Sydney, Australia, where she encountered a culture that was far removed from the one in which she had been brought up.

Suffering from casual racism and discrimination, where she was often viewed as little more than a "mail order bride" and never valued for her skills and extensive legal experience, she was forced to adapt quickly.

In this memoir, she offers insights and practical stories on how she faced the challenges in her new country, battling the odds to regain recognition of her qualifications while coping with a downshift in lifestyle but eventually winning awards for her professional and community contributions and finding love beyond expectation.

Industry Reviews

One Woman's Victory

This is Imelda Argel's story, a tale of anguish - her struggle for her own redemption. Despite the broken vows from a husband who made her matter not, she vowed to reclaim her life for herself and her son in a new country. Through her life's trials and tribulations, she summoned all her strength and courage to get out of the abyss of dejection. Unrelenting and determined, she takes aim at life as best she could. And from the emotional depths, she floats right back to the top. By Benjie de Ubago, publisher, FilipinOz

"A Pebble That Floats" is a life lesson on how to leave behind an unfortunate marriage, seek success and later on enjoy its fruits. Ronald Manila, SBS Radio, Australia.

A must read for all who feel overwhelmed by life's burdens and sorrows. Tony Pastelero, lawyer, Chairman, University of the Philippines Student Council (1968-69), Philippines.

"Perseverance and strength of an empowered Filipino woman is felt in the book". Evelyn Zaragoza, Publisher, The Philippine Community Herald Newspaper, Australia.

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