For such a time as this by Pauline Dewberry: Book Review
The book’s title, “ For such a time as this ”, is based on a Bible quote which is part remonstration and part piece of advice. The original quote was directed at Esther, who, it is suggested, holds her regal position at a moment of importance in history, and she must take full advantage while she can. It could be taken more generally to mean that we are all living through moments of which we should make the most. Pauline Dewberry’s creative non-fiction tome is a testament to the quote. Throughout her experiences taking on leukaemia, she finds solace in the love from her cats, and offers comfort to others undergoing treatment for cancer, in equal measure. The book is also a fascinating primer in what it’s like to undergo courses of chemotherapy while suffering through a very harrowing illness. Maintaining an awesome sense of humour throughout her ordeal, Pauline also explores her faith with respect to God's timing in answering the many prayers offered up for her. She is at