From the Pit to the Palace The Autobiography of Cynthia Mother Pratt

"From the Pit to the Palace" is the captivating true story of a young girl who grew up in Nassau, Bahamas from a life of extreme poverty to become the second in command as the Deputy Prime Minister and first female Minister of Defense for the country. She also held the Position of Prime Minister during his period of illness. A memoir like no other, this book discusses her struggles and successes during her journey.

This book will inspire and motivate those who are considered poor, at-risk, and less than, to dream and dream big. As a woman, Cynthia "Mother" Pratt earned many firsts, as a Bahamian she has earned many firsts, as a Christian woman, she has demonstrated integrity and the tenants of God's command on our lives. Her story is inspirational. It will help you believe in yourself and what you can become if you believe and do the work. She has done so much work to uplift herself and those around her. Mother Pratt is one of the most influential women in Bahamian history, and this is her story.

Cynthia A. "Mother" Pratt is the former Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas. She attained the office when the Progressive Liberal Party came to power in the national elections of 2002. She also served as the Acting Prime Minister of the Bahamas (2005). Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas (2002 - 2007). As Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Security 2002-07 she oversaw the Defense Force and Police. Pratt was Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Progressive Liberal Democratic Party. A former nurse and teacher, Mrs. Pratt is mother of 6 children. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in health and education with a minor in sociology from St Augustine's in 1983. In February 1995, she was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the University.Dr. Beverly L. Downing is Associate Provost at Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX. She is the CEO of BLD Education, LLC, dba BLDContract, located in Austin, Texas. A higher education leader and longstanding friend of Mother Pratt, Dr. Downing is pleased to support this book.