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A Fight for a Dream
A story about faith, dedication, and the dreams of one African boy.Living in poverty in the heart of Africa, Tem Dany dreams of a better life. But to migrate to the western world is a path wrought with danger and hardship. Spurred on by his dream and unwavering faith in God, Tem finds an unlikely solution in the form of Uncle Sam.But migrating is only one step in his journey. Tem’s goal becomes to seek an education and then change the world. After a run-in with suspicious school administrators and the police, Tem finally finds himself one step closer to his dream. And when a unique job offer from the United Nations presents itself, Tem discovers his destiny might just be bigger than he ever imagined…With reflections on poverty, faith, and a drive for a better life, Tem’s story showcases life for many on the African continent and is a testament to the lengths that a dream can take you. Grab your copy of this inspirational book today!
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Published November 17, 2019
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March 14, 2020
Chapter One: The Birthday Party
Tem Dany is seven-years-old. Civil war is raging and his family is experiencing poverty and hardship. Corpses are scattered in the streets. Schools and cities are closed. Gunshots are the only sounds heard from the raging civil war, and rebel forces are on the offensive capturing ground.
Dany’s father made a promise to celebrate his birthday. Everyone thought it was a joke since the fighting has intensified. Houses were attacked and burnt. Youth in the community are involved in criminal activities and drug trafficking. These events dampened the thought of his birthday celebration.
Suddenly, a group of armed men crashed through the door to their home, grabbing his mother and sister. His father tried to intervened and was knocked to the ground by one of the armed men. Screams from his mother and sister enraged his father. He tried again to free his wife and daughter and was shot. His elder brother became enraged, dived on one the men, and was also shot. Dany could hear the screams from his mother and sister echoing in his ears, and passed out.
Chapter Two: Camp Fire
Dany was awakened by neighbors the next morning who heard the fighting. They gave him some drugs to control his trembling and buried the dead. The neighbors took him to a refugee camp for food and shelter. He joined the camp school. The families in the camp didn’t like him. They were scared of him and chased him away.
He started going to church every Sunday where no one chased his away. He began questioning himself about the people coming to church. He questioned “If God can bring back his family?”
Things improved and the rebels changed tactics to suicide bombing. One morning two girls entered the camp, their dresses torn and twisted, and lips cracked and dry. The nurse took them in for consultation. Suddenly, a deafening blast was hear which shook the ground. The dispensary was on fire. The fires expert came, investigated, and determined the two girls were suicide bombers. Dany decided he had to leave the camp, and one night he left in search of his mother and sister.
Chapter Four: Cleaning Up The New Dream
He had an accident one day when he was hit by a car while running from the police. He was taken to the emergency room, and registered for social welfare to take care of him. He saw all types of traumatized cases. He started to regret the wrong things he had done. He started thinking of God, and was afraid because he had turned against Him.
He thought he was going to prison and asked the nurse “What will happen to me?”
“Don’t worry they will take care of you.” She responded while smiling.
“Where are your parents?” She asked. He could not answer based on his emotion.
“At the orphanage, you’ll make new friend and you’ll have a new family.” She commented.
Dany had no desire to have a new family. He slipped away without anyone noticing and went back in the streets. Wondering the streets, he entered a railway station, and started picking up trash and cleaned the chairs. An old man came over wearing a security shirt and told him to stop.
“Youngman what are you doing and who are you?” The old man asked in a demeaning manner.
“I am Dany and I am looking for a job to have something to eat, please help me.” He said.
“My child come with me.” The old man responded. He identified himself as Uncle Sam, took him to his residence, and gave him some food and water. He looked at Uncle Sam as his savior.
Chapter Five: The Journey For A Better Tomorrow
He gave an account of his trials and journey to Uncle Sam. He was shocked, based on what he heard and told him to stop crying.
One day, Uncle Sam introduced him to a group of young men planning to go overseas. The old man gave him some money which he promised to return if things go well. They departed for North Africa. He heard stories about the Mediterranean Sea blocking their path. He thought about Moses and the Red Sea, and stretched his hand at the sea several time but it didn’t open.
Dany decided to join some youth going into town to avoid dying from hunger. The security men chased them. People started staring, he became scared, and looked for a place to hide, ate some food from the trash, and climbed a tree to evade the police. He saw two boys entering a building, and climbed down from the tree and entered the building.
“Who are you and what do you want?” A voice asked. His heart leaped and his legs trembled.
“I have nowhere to go and nowhere to sleep, please help me, I am ready to work.” He replied.
The men were drug dealers looking for boy to deliver drugs. They gave him a place to sleep. The next day they drilled him on what to do, and he started delivering drugs to their customers.
Chapter Eight: Dany’s Arrest
Remembering the words of Uncle Sam, he started making ways to obtain an education by hanging around a school. One day a teacher saw him and questioned him. He told her he wanted to get into the school to learn. She told him only the director can approve his request and told his not to hang around the school for security reasons.
He left thinking about how he could speak with the director. He walked around the school, and observed the director’s car. One day he waited outside the school for the car and dashed inside the gate. Two security men had been monitoring his activities. They caught him and tied his hands. The police came, took him, and placed him in a cell. He was interrogated as a terrorist. He gave the police the same answers he gave the school. The police called the school and he was released after being bailed out by the school director.
Chapter Nine: The New Challenge
The school director was supersized by his educational determination. During a conversation with the director he stated “Sir, I have a dream and you are the only one to help me attain it.”
“How can I help you attain your dream? By the way what are your dreams?” the director asked.
“Please sir, help me get into school. I will work all the cleaning jobs in school to compensate for my fees. I want to have a better future and I need to be educated first. Please help me, sir.” The director told him to come to his office the next day.
He was apprehended entering the school. The director asked that he be brought to his office. He explained his entire situation to the director starting from his birthday. The director told him to have faith in God and wait outside. He called a staff meeting and told everyone his decision to let Dany into school. The vice director spoke out against the decision. Dany expressed thanks, the director tapped him on the shoulder and said “Make me proud my boy.”
Chapter Twelve: The Courage Of A Mother
Back in Africa his mother considered going South to look for her daughter. She asked her employer the “fashionista” for permission. Her employer screamed at her in defiance. She went to her room packed her clothing and left heading South with grace for her friend Boyin. She started asking street girl questions about her daughter.
One street girl directed her to a room at the “Quarter General,” where she may find her daughter. Upon opening the door, the air smelled really bad. Then see cried “Muma, Muma my little girl.” She fell on the bed and embraced her daughter.
Realizing it was her mother, she cried like a new born baby “Mummy, see what they have turned me into? The doctors stated I need an operation and it will cost a lot of money.
She took her daughter up North and asked her boss to help her with her daughter’s operation and was banished. "Get out of here. This is not a bank or an orphanage. I have no pennies for you and I don’t need your service anymore. Move out here, nonsense.” Boyin, a maid, and close friend commented “Certainly being rich is equal to being heartless. They preferred seeing dogs well fed than saving an innocent soul. Where is mankind going?”
Chapter Thirteen: Dany Is Offered A Job
Overseas Dany was tending his trees and he heard a voice which caused him to run and hide. The person was Mr Turner, a Non-Government Organization (NGO) climate change person who wanted to speak with him about trees. He left some men to watched for Dany and they found him. Mr. Turner came back and introduced himself, his colleagues, and their mission as NGO members for environmental climate change planting trees.
He explained to Dany “We are in the same way as the United Nation (U.N) to promote and encourage people to plant trees and embark on a green revolution to cool the world and protect future generations. We have seen the wonderful job you have done so far and how you humanize the trees. I want to know what is your motivation, and if you can motivate others, and why not the whole world.”
Chapter Fourteen: The Climate Change Ambassador
Dany’s fears transformed to courage. He told Mr. Turner his life’s story about reuniting with his family which caused him to plant the trees. They were speechless. Mr. Turner stated “Come we will take care of you.”
Mr. Turner took him to his office and told his colleagues Dany’s story. They were impressed. He was given a place to sleep, and awakened the next morning by Mr. Turner for breakfast, then left for his office. Dany began praying “Lord, I beg of you, may this dream never end and if this is reality may your name be praised.”
He was taken to the campaign grounds where the media press had assembled. He stood in front of the cameras and made a startling speech regarding his journey and climate change. Then he thanked God. The audience unanimously put their hands together and applauded his bravery and intelligence. He realized at that point he is the world’s ambassador on climate change.
Chapter Fifteen: Dany Brings Smiles To Refugee Camps
His speech was retransmitted by several media outlets. His pictures posted in street and campaign rallies. His books distributed worldwide, and all across the world people started planting trees. He was invited to international conferences. He reminded leaders of the inverse relationship between education and terrorism, and promoted youth education to reduce their involvement in terrorism.
One day his mother was walking and saw a sign of Dany. She could not read and thought the poster were for people found dead. She took Boyin her friend to see the poster. Boyin told her “If that is your son, he is an important personality.” The discussion continued, and Boyin said “My friend you did not hear what I said. This boy is an environmental ambassador. He should be very rich; he can put an end to your suffering.”
Chapter Sixteen: The National Hero
They organized a tour in Africa to find his family. He arrived back in Africa as a national hero. He made an announcement on the radio. He went to the camps, and the people he stole from he refunded them with a considerable sum. He went to Uncle Sam’s residence. The old man was speechless when he heard Dany’s story. The old man went down on his knees and stated “So God has remembered me indeed, oh thank you Lord.”
Dany went back on the radio and made another announcement. His mother’s friend Boyin heard the announcement. She asked her employer “fashionista” if she could go and find them. Her employer became disgusted and told her some nasty words, and for her to go back to work. She had enough and told fashionista “You are a witch with a stone at the place of your heart. You call yourself a mother? Let me tell you, you are a shame to humanity because you don’t deserve to be called a mother. You can keep my salary and may it fill your empty life.” Boyin, departed to where Dany’s mother and sister were to give them the news.
Chapter Seventeen: The Television Program
Dany’s mother was informed about the upcoming television program. She asked where, and to be taken there to him. His sister was feeling weak; however, she wanted to see him before she dies. Her friend Boyin took them to the radio station. Mr Turner received the news when they arrived. He requested they be brought in. Dany recognized his mother, and shouted Mamaaaaaaaaaaa!” The cameraman captured the powerful portrayal.
His mother shouted “Dany, Dany.” Mums, his sister started shouting “Dany, my Dany.” No one could resist the tears. Boyin also cried for all the pain her friend had experienced.
Muma, his sister fainted right in front of the cameras from all the emotion. The program was interrupted, and Mr. Turner rushed her to the hospital.
Chapter Eighteen: The Happy Family
The television program captured viewers all around the world. Personalities called from all over the world to ensure Muma was alright. Doctors were dispatched from all over to put their experience together to keep her alive. The state paid the cost for her operation.
Dany told them how he achieved his success. He introduced Uncle Sam and they were happy to see him. His sister started rehabilitating vulnerable girls who had embraced prostitution to survive. Dany’s mother took her friend Boyin with her everywhere she went. The house of his late father was rebuilt and upgraded. He took his family and friends oversea to show them the legacy trees he had planted.
Despite all the wealth, his mother maintained her simplicity and modesty. They dedicated their lives and wealth to those needing support. Dany was happy to fulfill his dreams and his father’s. For what it worth, he had pursued his happiness and lived it to the end.
Conclusion
This is an awesome book to read regarding fighting for a dream. The plot is superbly written. One can tell the theme, and morals of the story while reading along. The ensuing conflicts leading to the climax are gripping. Descriptive excellence throughout the story shows the actions in an understandable way. Dany never gave up on his dream and on God. He stuck with both all the way and was regarded with success. The characters in the story played their parts very well. Returning to normalization turned out very excellent. This book is a must read. Do it now!
The Reviewer: Joseph S. Spence, Sr.
Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is a professional military veteran, poet, speaker, researcher, and book reviewer of over fifty books published in various mediums. He authored seven poetry books: His first, "A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul," a best seller. His second, "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul," won the Best Christian Poetry Award, and third, "The Awakened One Poetics," won second place in the Critters Writers Workshop, was and the publisher’s best seller. He co-authored four additional poetry books with the Worldwide Poetry Alliance, UK, with 100% of the royalty donated to charity for medical help.
His writings have appeared globally in journals, anthologies, magazines, ezines, the U. S. Army, newspapers, and other mediums. He was name "Apollo," the Greek mythical god of poetry by his military comrades for appreciation of his poems. He taught at Bryant and Stratton University, and resided in Wisconsin, USA
Tem Dany is seven-years-old. Civil war is raging and his family is experiencing poverty and hardship. Corpses are scattered in the streets. Schools and cities are closed. Gunshots are the only sounds heard from the raging civil war, and rebel forces are on the offensive capturing ground.
Dany’s father made a promise to celebrate his birthday. Everyone thought it was a joke since the fighting has intensified. Houses were attacked and burnt. Youth in the community are involved in criminal activities and drug trafficking. These events dampened the thought of his birthday celebration.
Suddenly, a group of armed men crashed through the door to their home, grabbing his mother and sister. His father tried to intervened and was knocked to the ground by one of the armed men. Screams from his mother and sister enraged his father. He tried again to free his wife and daughter and was shot. His elder brother became enraged, dived on one the men, and was also shot. Dany could hear the screams from his mother and sister echoing in his ears, and passed out.
Chapter Two: Camp Fire
Dany was awakened by neighbors the next morning who heard the fighting. They gave him some drugs to control his trembling and buried the dead. The neighbors took him to a refugee camp for food and shelter. He joined the camp school. The families in the camp didn’t like him. They were scared of him and chased him away.
He started going to church every Sunday where no one chased his away. He began questioning himself about the people coming to church. He questioned “If God can bring back his family?”
Things improved and the rebels changed tactics to suicide bombing. One morning two girls entered the camp, their dresses torn and twisted, and lips cracked and dry. The nurse took them in for consultation. Suddenly, a deafening blast was hear which shook the ground. The dispensary was on fire. The fires expert came, investigated, and determined the two girls were suicide bombers. Dany decided he had to leave the camp, and one night he left in search of his mother and sister.
Chapter Four: Cleaning Up The New Dream
He had an accident one day when he was hit by a car while running from the police. He was taken to the emergency room, and registered for social welfare to take care of him. He saw all types of traumatized cases. He started to regret the wrong things he had done. He started thinking of God, and was afraid because he had turned against Him.
He thought he was going to prison and asked the nurse “What will happen to me?”
“Don’t worry they will take care of you.” She responded while smiling.
“Where are your parents?” She asked. He could not answer based on his emotion.
“At the orphanage, you’ll make new friend and you’ll have a new family.” She commented.
Dany had no desire to have a new family. He slipped away without anyone noticing and went back in the streets. Wondering the streets, he entered a railway station, and started picking up trash and cleaned the chairs. An old man came over wearing a security shirt and told him to stop.
“Youngman what are you doing and who are you?” The old man asked in a demeaning manner.
“I am Dany and I am looking for a job to have something to eat, please help me.” He said.
“My child come with me.” The old man responded. He identified himself as Uncle Sam, took him to his residence, and gave him some food and water. He looked at Uncle Sam as his savior.
Chapter Five: The Journey For A Better Tomorrow
He gave an account of his trials and journey to Uncle Sam. He was shocked, based on what he heard and told him to stop crying.
One day, Uncle Sam introduced him to a group of young men planning to go overseas. The old man gave him some money which he promised to return if things go well. They departed for North Africa. He heard stories about the Mediterranean Sea blocking their path. He thought about Moses and the Red Sea, and stretched his hand at the sea several time but it didn’t open.
Dany decided to join some youth going into town to avoid dying from hunger. The security men chased them. People started staring, he became scared, and looked for a place to hide, ate some food from the trash, and climbed a tree to evade the police. He saw two boys entering a building, and climbed down from the tree and entered the building.
“Who are you and what do you want?” A voice asked. His heart leaped and his legs trembled.
“I have nowhere to go and nowhere to sleep, please help me, I am ready to work.” He replied.
The men were drug dealers looking for boy to deliver drugs. They gave him a place to sleep. The next day they drilled him on what to do, and he started delivering drugs to their customers.
Chapter Eight: Dany’s Arrest
Remembering the words of Uncle Sam, he started making ways to obtain an education by hanging around a school. One day a teacher saw him and questioned him. He told her he wanted to get into the school to learn. She told him only the director can approve his request and told his not to hang around the school for security reasons.
He left thinking about how he could speak with the director. He walked around the school, and observed the director’s car. One day he waited outside the school for the car and dashed inside the gate. Two security men had been monitoring his activities. They caught him and tied his hands. The police came, took him, and placed him in a cell. He was interrogated as a terrorist. He gave the police the same answers he gave the school. The police called the school and he was released after being bailed out by the school director.
Chapter Nine: The New Challenge
The school director was supersized by his educational determination. During a conversation with the director he stated “Sir, I have a dream and you are the only one to help me attain it.”
“How can I help you attain your dream? By the way what are your dreams?” the director asked.
“Please sir, help me get into school. I will work all the cleaning jobs in school to compensate for my fees. I want to have a better future and I need to be educated first. Please help me, sir.” The director told him to come to his office the next day.
He was apprehended entering the school. The director asked that he be brought to his office. He explained his entire situation to the director starting from his birthday. The director told him to have faith in God and wait outside. He called a staff meeting and told everyone his decision to let Dany into school. The vice director spoke out against the decision. Dany expressed thanks, the director tapped him on the shoulder and said “Make me proud my boy.”
Chapter Twelve: The Courage Of A Mother
Back in Africa his mother considered going South to look for her daughter. She asked her employer the “fashionista” for permission. Her employer screamed at her in defiance. She went to her room packed her clothing and left heading South with grace for her friend Boyin. She started asking street girl questions about her daughter.
One street girl directed her to a room at the “Quarter General,” where she may find her daughter. Upon opening the door, the air smelled really bad. Then see cried “Muma, Muma my little girl.” She fell on the bed and embraced her daughter.
Realizing it was her mother, she cried like a new born baby “Mummy, see what they have turned me into? The doctors stated I need an operation and it will cost a lot of money.
She took her daughter up North and asked her boss to help her with her daughter’s operation and was banished. "Get out of here. This is not a bank or an orphanage. I have no pennies for you and I don’t need your service anymore. Move out here, nonsense.” Boyin, a maid, and close friend commented “Certainly being rich is equal to being heartless. They preferred seeing dogs well fed than saving an innocent soul. Where is mankind going?”
Chapter Thirteen: Dany Is Offered A Job
Overseas Dany was tending his trees and he heard a voice which caused him to run and hide. The person was Mr Turner, a Non-Government Organization (NGO) climate change person who wanted to speak with him about trees. He left some men to watched for Dany and they found him. Mr. Turner came back and introduced himself, his colleagues, and their mission as NGO members for environmental climate change planting trees.
He explained to Dany “We are in the same way as the United Nation (U.N) to promote and encourage people to plant trees and embark on a green revolution to cool the world and protect future generations. We have seen the wonderful job you have done so far and how you humanize the trees. I want to know what is your motivation, and if you can motivate others, and why not the whole world.”
Chapter Fourteen: The Climate Change Ambassador
Dany’s fears transformed to courage. He told Mr. Turner his life’s story about reuniting with his family which caused him to plant the trees. They were speechless. Mr. Turner stated “Come we will take care of you.”
Mr. Turner took him to his office and told his colleagues Dany’s story. They were impressed. He was given a place to sleep, and awakened the next morning by Mr. Turner for breakfast, then left for his office. Dany began praying “Lord, I beg of you, may this dream never end and if this is reality may your name be praised.”
He was taken to the campaign grounds where the media press had assembled. He stood in front of the cameras and made a startling speech regarding his journey and climate change. Then he thanked God. The audience unanimously put their hands together and applauded his bravery and intelligence. He realized at that point he is the world’s ambassador on climate change.
Chapter Fifteen: Dany Brings Smiles To Refugee Camps
His speech was retransmitted by several media outlets. His pictures posted in street and campaign rallies. His books distributed worldwide, and all across the world people started planting trees. He was invited to international conferences. He reminded leaders of the inverse relationship between education and terrorism, and promoted youth education to reduce their involvement in terrorism.
One day his mother was walking and saw a sign of Dany. She could not read and thought the poster were for people found dead. She took Boyin her friend to see the poster. Boyin told her “If that is your son, he is an important personality.” The discussion continued, and Boyin said “My friend you did not hear what I said. This boy is an environmental ambassador. He should be very rich; he can put an end to your suffering.”
Chapter Sixteen: The National Hero
They organized a tour in Africa to find his family. He arrived back in Africa as a national hero. He made an announcement on the radio. He went to the camps, and the people he stole from he refunded them with a considerable sum. He went to Uncle Sam’s residence. The old man was speechless when he heard Dany’s story. The old man went down on his knees and stated “So God has remembered me indeed, oh thank you Lord.”
Dany went back on the radio and made another announcement. His mother’s friend Boyin heard the announcement. She asked her employer “fashionista” if she could go and find them. Her employer became disgusted and told her some nasty words, and for her to go back to work. She had enough and told fashionista “You are a witch with a stone at the place of your heart. You call yourself a mother? Let me tell you, you are a shame to humanity because you don’t deserve to be called a mother. You can keep my salary and may it fill your empty life.” Boyin, departed to where Dany’s mother and sister were to give them the news.
Chapter Seventeen: The Television Program
Dany’s mother was informed about the upcoming television program. She asked where, and to be taken there to him. His sister was feeling weak; however, she wanted to see him before she dies. Her friend Boyin took them to the radio station. Mr Turner received the news when they arrived. He requested they be brought in. Dany recognized his mother, and shouted Mamaaaaaaaaaaa!” The cameraman captured the powerful portrayal.
His mother shouted “Dany, Dany.” Mums, his sister started shouting “Dany, my Dany.” No one could resist the tears. Boyin also cried for all the pain her friend had experienced.
Muma, his sister fainted right in front of the cameras from all the emotion. The program was interrupted, and Mr. Turner rushed her to the hospital.
Chapter Eighteen: The Happy Family
The television program captured viewers all around the world. Personalities called from all over the world to ensure Muma was alright. Doctors were dispatched from all over to put their experience together to keep her alive. The state paid the cost for her operation.
Dany told them how he achieved his success. He introduced Uncle Sam and they were happy to see him. His sister started rehabilitating vulnerable girls who had embraced prostitution to survive. Dany’s mother took her friend Boyin with her everywhere she went. The house of his late father was rebuilt and upgraded. He took his family and friends oversea to show them the legacy trees he had planted.
Despite all the wealth, his mother maintained her simplicity and modesty. They dedicated their lives and wealth to those needing support. Dany was happy to fulfill his dreams and his father’s. For what it worth, he had pursued his happiness and lived it to the end.
Conclusion
This is an awesome book to read regarding fighting for a dream. The plot is superbly written. One can tell the theme, and morals of the story while reading along. The ensuing conflicts leading to the climax are gripping. Descriptive excellence throughout the story shows the actions in an understandable way. Dany never gave up on his dream and on God. He stuck with both all the way and was regarded with success. The characters in the story played their parts very well. Returning to normalization turned out very excellent. This book is a must read. Do it now!
The Reviewer: Joseph S. Spence, Sr.
Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is a professional military veteran, poet, speaker, researcher, and book reviewer of over fifty books published in various mediums. He authored seven poetry books: His first, "A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul," a best seller. His second, "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul," won the Best Christian Poetry Award, and third, "The Awakened One Poetics," won second place in the Critters Writers Workshop, was and the publisher’s best seller. He co-authored four additional poetry books with the Worldwide Poetry Alliance, UK, with 100% of the royalty donated to charity for medical help.
His writings have appeared globally in journals, anthologies, magazines, ezines, the U. S. Army, newspapers, and other mediums. He was name "Apollo," the Greek mythical god of poetry by his military comrades for appreciation of his poems. He taught at Bryant and Stratton University, and resided in Wisconsin, USA
April 22, 2020
A Shining Star
What a truly incredible, emotional, and sometimes pitiful story. Pitiful in the sense of how one human can treat another and this young man has experienced his fair share of prejudice from those who should know better. The story is one of determination, of courage and of empathy. From the tender age of seven, his world fell apart, when his father and brother were shot by the rebels in war torn Africa. Many years later, still searching for Hope, the author starts to plant trees and nurture them, so they become his family. This man, who has seen the true depths of human depravity, shines through with his remarkable story. His lasting message is, ‘Mother is a person who was not created in fear but in courage in determination. Thanks to all mothers of the world.’ I praise your mother and I applaud you. A shining star that has emerged from the storm.
What a truly incredible, emotional, and sometimes pitiful story. Pitiful in the sense of how one human can treat another and this young man has experienced his fair share of prejudice from those who should know better. The story is one of determination, of courage and of empathy. From the tender age of seven, his world fell apart, when his father and brother were shot by the rebels in war torn Africa. Many years later, still searching for Hope, the author starts to plant trees and nurture them, so they become his family. This man, who has seen the true depths of human depravity, shines through with his remarkable story. His lasting message is, ‘Mother is a person who was not created in fear but in courage in determination. Thanks to all mothers of the world.’ I praise your mother and I applaud you. A shining star that has emerged from the storm.
April 10, 2020
Have you ever read a book and wanted to rename it when you finish it. This was one of those books for me. When I first started reading I didn’t think I was going to be able to relate to it because the writer is African and the main place in the book was Africa. I was wrong. I felt all the pain and sadness of the main character.
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