Claudius Pereira

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Echoes of Footprints : London Release

Echoes of Footprints : London Release Lambourne Room , Town Hall , ILFord On 18^th May 2012 at 7 pm.

The chief guest Mr. Denver Dias, Principal – William chartered Accounts- in his address began by declaring that it is his honor to pay tribute to the Pereira family through his speech. After learning about the journey the book went through, Denver realized that a strong family virtue is emitted by the children of the Pereira family. After a meeting with one of the children, Claudius Pereira, in Bangalore at his Ranch - Whispering Meadows, his bond with the Pereira family has strengthened. His favorite part of his visit to Whispering Meadows was getting the chance to see the museum dedicated to Clarence Pereira by his seven children.

The museum brings back memories to Kolar Gold Fields where he grew up. He cannot help but thank the teachers that have helped instill strong virtues into him during his childhood in Kolar Gold Fields. Denver stated that the Pereiras and the Ranch is a symbol of giving, for all the revenue of the farm goes back to the people. The same giving virtue is also mirrored by the seven Pereira children.

He stated that Clarence Pereira would be extremely proud of his seven children and all their success in life. He stated that no matter what walk of life we come from, we all have been shaped by the education we have had and value the education we give to our children. This is exactly what Clarence gave to his children and is evident in everything his children have achieved. Ultimately, Denver stated that although all the children of Clarence Pereira have left the mines of Kolar Gold Fields, except Patricia, the mines of Kolar Gold Fields still remains in front of them, never behind.

The Curtain Raiser: By Robin Pereira (Former District Station Master)

Mr. Robin gave a wonderful insight about struggle the family encountered , he stated how the courage of one man -their dad Clarence Pereira had turn the tide in their lives.

He said the story of Philip, loses his mother when 15. Unable to see his dad struggle. Quits his studies and travels 4000 kms away from home to help the family financially. Patricia at 13 takes the role of a mother were she innocently replies “ My dad’s dream became mine”. Donald ,had no money to pay his school fees. The platform was set to excel or perish. He gets a distinction in his academics. Lucy. At the peak of your career having a lucrative job in Singapore-quits to take care of her ageing father and ailing grandmother. James, 4200 feet below ,in the gold mines, and accident occurs, the bone chilling story on how he was nearly killed yet he saved many lives. Bernie, the support she received from the Christian Children’s Fund,she is settled in Detroit USA ,she remembers her humble beginnings .The last sibling, a story of an entrepreneur- Claudius Pereira. Unsuccessful 34 times in his job interviews. Plunges into business. Tastes Success. Hits the nadir only to lose everything ,he rose from the ashes & chose to rise and not fall, live and not die.

Robin concluded by saying this is a book for every family, the youth , a son, a daughter, mother or a father. A book for whatever profession you are in. A book for an entrepreneur. A gift for yourself or someone you love .The biggest take away from the book is – “FAMILY VALUES”

Mr. Lincoln Pereira , Director, Ministry of Justice in Her Majesty Court, London –in his address spoke about the journey of the Pereira family had taken ,he said - this book is -A LIFEBUOY FOR DROWNING FAMILIES- at a time when societies & families are fragmenting and falling apart, this is an amazing book of a family that got saved from devastation because of a courageous father .Every human being comes from a family and then proceeds to form a further. He said - Echoes of Footprints will set out to do the work it has been ordained for. May the chapters of the book enable struggling families to hold on for just a little longer; and may those who already have fairly good family life seek to make it better as they read the encouraging story of the seven children who triumphed against all odds.

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Author speaks Claudius Pereira

Chief Guest Denver Dias Address

Robin District Station Master Curtain Raiser

Lincoln Director of Courts address

Book release By Denver Dias

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Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Echoes of Footprints Final Launch : Detroit (USA)

Final launch of Echoes of Footprints: Saga of Pereira Family

From Our Special Correspondent, Daijiworld Media Network

Detroit (USA), May 26 - 2012:

The autobiographical cum biographical accounts of seven children of Clarence Joseph Pereira, who single-handedly raised the family despite the tragic death of his beloved wife when the last child was barely three amid dire poverty and enormous struggles, graphically narrated in the book, Echoes of Footprints, had its successful launch in Detroit, USA, on Saturday, May 26, after the grand release functions in Bangalore and London, UK.

Mayor of City of Sterling Heights Richard J Notte, who is serving his tenth term as the first citizen in 1993, released the book in the presence of a select guests from different parts of America and Canada at a glittering function at the Sterling Conference and Banquet Center of Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA, and said he was privileged to be the chief guest.

Daijiworld.com is the media partner of the book, published by Bangalore-based ATC Publishers and printed by Bangalore-based Brilliant Printers Ltd.

``Clarence Joseph Pereira, who took his children to the promised land of success despite the struggles and hardship that he endured, and the grateful gesture of the seven children in paying a tribute to their father in the form of a book is a beacon of hope in the present context of fading family values and gratitude,” the Mayor said.

The forgotten virtue of gratitude comes alive and into full flower in the book as seven grateful children come together in Echoes of Footprints to tell an incredible story of how one man from the once booming and prosperous -- Kolar Gold Fields -- survived the terror and horror that befell him, he said.

``That Clarence Joseph Pereira raised his seven motherless children to decency, godliness and great achievement is a glowing testimony to the greatness of family life,” he said pointing out that it was hard to overestimate the importance of the family in the present age, more so of fathers.

He wished the Pereira family well as they shepherd the next generation to the future.

Edward Stutz, Franchise Business Head of Arby’s Restaurant Group, the Guest of Honor, who graduated from Central Texas College and had served in United States Army, addressed the gathering and stated this book was a lifebuoy for drowning or fast disintegrating families, especially in the West and Europe, at a time when families are fragmenting and falling apart, an amazing book about a family that was saved from devastation because of a courageous father.

“As a family goes, so goes the nation,” he said adding that it could be modified as, “As the father goes, so goes the family.” Clarence Joseph Pereira, born to a rich aristocratic mother, was all set to be a heavyweight boxer of repute when fate pulled the rug from under his feet.

``In spite of not knowing where the next meal would come from, Clarence Joseph Pereira set out on a journey of life to lead his seven children out of the doldrums of distress and raise them to levels of greatness. Not only did he take his children from rags to tremendous riches but in addition clothed them with virtues and grace that all the money in the world cannot buy,” he said.

The book, Echoes of Footprint, captivates the heart, fires the imagination and stirs within the reader dormant dreams of personal situations as it shows how belief in God plus deep, united and committed family love and reverence to a parent can turn a mess into a miracle, a scar into a shining star.

He said he was inspired by some of the quotes and narrations in the book such as, “I shall Aspire to Inspire before I Expire” and “We have not inherited this planet from our forefathers but merely borrowed for our children “

He said Echoes of Footprints is a different kind of book. It is an autobiography penned by Claudius Joseph Pereira. But it is also a biography of his father, Clarence Joseph Pereira. But then it is also the autobiographical accounts of the other children and also their own biographical takes of their beloved father.

Interestingly, Nigel Fernandes, Managing Director of Asian Trading Company, the publishers, and Anil Peter Rego of Brilliant Printing Press, which printed the book, had flown to Detroit for the last of the three country launch.

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