His Eye is on the Sparrow: Ethel Waters

And perhaps most memorable to many people of faith is Ethel Waters who is a famous gospel singer.

In her book "His Eye is on the Sparrow" the beginnings of her life are shared. Her mother was a 12 year old sexual assault victim who gave birth to her at just 13 years old.

Ethel Waters, conceived in such tragedy, went on and had a powerful impact in the life of her family and in Christians worldwide.