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Fallen Candle
A young lady hardened by betrayal and loss turns her back on her home when she starts drowning in tradition. She finds herself in another country, but soon learns that love and loss are interchangeable.
The story starts in the patriarchal heartbeat of Tsholotsho and carries on in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and spills over to the heart of Johannesburg. It details the struggles of widows in the black community, the plight of immigrants, the exploitation of the fast-food industry and searches the lines imposed on Africans.
Some of the issues highlighted
The abuse of women within their marriages and even when they become widows. The exploitation of immigrant women. The social hierarchy of immigrants in South Africa. The socioeconomic state of Zimbabwe, particularly Bulawayo from 2008 to 2019. The tribal imbalances and marginalization in Zimbabwe.
The story starts in the patriarchal heartbeat of Tsholotsho and carries on in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and spills over to the heart of Johannesburg. It details the struggles of widows in the black community, the plight of immigrants, the exploitation of the fast-food industry and searches the lines imposed on Africans.
Some of the issues highlighted
The abuse of women within their marriages and even when they become widows. The exploitation of immigrant women. The social hierarchy of immigrants in South Africa. The socioeconomic state of Zimbabwe, particularly Bulawayo from 2008 to 2019. The tribal imbalances and marginalization in Zimbabwe.
304 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2020
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Busisekile Khumalo
15 books375 followersBest-selling author of The Harvard wife, Nomaswazi, Lola's Heart and Fallen Candle
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September 16, 2020
"A man does not cheat because of his profession but because it's who he is."
The protagonist is her father's world, a brightly shining candle and dotted daughter whose being is crushed when her cheerleader succumbs to the dysfunctionalities of Zimbabwe. She loses her brightness, gets hurt along the way but finds so much more in the end.
What do you do when you find yourself at a funeral of your narcissistic loser husband whom you once loved but only received marital abuse left, right, and center. Do you allow yourself to cry for the bastard or to cry for what could have been your life if things were different🤔. Butho was a silly excuse of a man all that abuse and neglect weren't even necessary he should have just divorced her or something.
Things women do to keep a man chaai but I'm glad Emihle and Zimkhitha managed to have the talk and find closure.
I love how gogo Dineo anchors on the issue of validation for Mihle- how she sought to find meaning from her marriage, loss of her father, and everything else she did but chicca was already enough on her own she just needed reminding. What I didn't like though is how the writer used vernacular words without interpreting them only to discover the translations in the end(sha you could have hinted ka in the beginning)🤦🏾♀️. Otherwise, it's a well-thought story nicely paced with many triggers that hit home. Highly recommend it.
Themes covered that stood out for me:
- The sacrifices women make in marriages
- Marital abuse including from in-laws
- Deaths and Losses(her father, husband, baby, former boss Mrs. P and now lover Abe)
- Illegal immigrants, their struggles and impact on society "these white people were already exploiting us but now its worse because they know they can easily replace us with your cheap labor (Zimbabweans)
- Spirituality, culture and ancestral beliefs
- the Sex scenes😋😋😋
- A chance to love and finding love after a loss "while my head was all over the place when I started dating Butho, with Abaeze I feel grounded and he doesn't make my heart race but he calms it and I'm serene". The contrast in these 2 lovers who passed through Mihle's life: Butho being the first love, no control over her life what-so-ever, losing herself and everything in the relationship. Abe, on the other hand, she chose to be with him, brought order and pushed her to better her life, she finds purpose and friendships now that's the kind of love that 🔥🔥🔥
PS....yes we read the snippet of Oyama's story(The Princess and the Piper) we just can't wait for the book to come out🥰
The protagonist is her father's world, a brightly shining candle and dotted daughter whose being is crushed when her cheerleader succumbs to the dysfunctionalities of Zimbabwe. She loses her brightness, gets hurt along the way but finds so much more in the end.
What do you do when you find yourself at a funeral of your narcissistic loser husband whom you once loved but only received marital abuse left, right, and center. Do you allow yourself to cry for the bastard or to cry for what could have been your life if things were different🤔. Butho was a silly excuse of a man all that abuse and neglect weren't even necessary he should have just divorced her or something.
Things women do to keep a man chaai but I'm glad Emihle and Zimkhitha managed to have the talk and find closure.
I love how gogo Dineo anchors on the issue of validation for Mihle- how she sought to find meaning from her marriage, loss of her father, and everything else she did but chicca was already enough on her own she just needed reminding. What I didn't like though is how the writer used vernacular words without interpreting them only to discover the translations in the end(sha you could have hinted ka in the beginning)🤦🏾♀️. Otherwise, it's a well-thought story nicely paced with many triggers that hit home. Highly recommend it.
Themes covered that stood out for me:
- The sacrifices women make in marriages
- Marital abuse including from in-laws
- Deaths and Losses(her father, husband, baby, former boss Mrs. P and now lover Abe)
- Illegal immigrants, their struggles and impact on society "these white people were already exploiting us but now its worse because they know they can easily replace us with your cheap labor (Zimbabweans)
- Spirituality, culture and ancestral beliefs
- the Sex scenes😋😋😋
- A chance to love and finding love after a loss "while my head was all over the place when I started dating Butho, with Abaeze I feel grounded and he doesn't make my heart race but he calms it and I'm serene". The contrast in these 2 lovers who passed through Mihle's life: Butho being the first love, no control over her life what-so-ever, losing herself and everything in the relationship. Abe, on the other hand, she chose to be with him, brought order and pushed her to better her life, she finds purpose and friendships now that's the kind of love that 🔥🔥🔥
PS....yes we read the snippet of Oyama's story(The Princess and the Piper) we just can't wait for the book to come out🥰
February 12, 2021
We are all born to shine. 'Don't ever dim your light to fit in with others. Shine bright. Those who see your spark will shine with you.'
'You have an inner light, a special glow that no one else has.'
This is the life story of a Zimbabwen girl, Emihle, who grew up knowing she was a candle that had to bring light to her family. Her father instilled in her that she can be anything she wanted to be, regardless of being born a girl. Later, life happened and she allowed herself (as a candle) to fall. Her husband and in laws dimmed her light and she allowed it. She was emotionally and physically abused and she succumbed to abuse.
When she lost her husband she had to escape because they were forcing her to marry the husband's brother. By her escaping, she knew she deserved better but could not see her inner strength. She needed validation. She found herself in the hands of a very caring Nigerian old man who wanted to help her find herself again, reach her goals and be anything she wanted to be. Bless Abe's soul. Pity he couldn't live long but died a happy man after a great orgasm, bless his soul. But had he not died, I doubt ikhandlela likayise would have found her light again. Though she knew she had to stand on her own, the man was too kind not to spoil her until she could find herself dependent again.
When she had lost it all, her father, her son, her husband, her marriage and her then boyfriend, she had to be reminded that she was born to lead, to shine and to be a light to herself and her family.
It is never too late to go back to your dreams, to go back to the drawing board and find yourself again. The candle is always there, flickering hope and second chances, yours is to find it and grab it with both hands and shine. We all fall at some point, we lose ourselves and stop believing in our inner strengths just because of what society expects of us and general life challenges but it is doable.
Themes covered
Spirituality, marriage, death, autism, love, immigration, abuse and many more.
Busisekile ensured this time around that we leave our dictionaries alone. Simple English and understandable language used. She took us deep into Zimbabwe. Their culture and terms of things, so you get more knowledge of how they live and how are conditions that side. She paints her towns in such a way that you create your own image of how things are in that country. Well narrated and full of lessons.
Thanks maKhumalo. This was brilliantly dilivered.
'You have an inner light, a special glow that no one else has.'
This is the life story of a Zimbabwen girl, Emihle, who grew up knowing she was a candle that had to bring light to her family. Her father instilled in her that she can be anything she wanted to be, regardless of being born a girl. Later, life happened and she allowed herself (as a candle) to fall. Her husband and in laws dimmed her light and she allowed it. She was emotionally and physically abused and she succumbed to abuse.
When she lost her husband she had to escape because they were forcing her to marry the husband's brother. By her escaping, she knew she deserved better but could not see her inner strength. She needed validation. She found herself in the hands of a very caring Nigerian old man who wanted to help her find herself again, reach her goals and be anything she wanted to be. Bless Abe's soul. Pity he couldn't live long but died a happy man after a great orgasm, bless his soul. But had he not died, I doubt ikhandlela likayise would have found her light again. Though she knew she had to stand on her own, the man was too kind not to spoil her until she could find herself dependent again.
When she had lost it all, her father, her son, her husband, her marriage and her then boyfriend, she had to be reminded that she was born to lead, to shine and to be a light to herself and her family.
It is never too late to go back to your dreams, to go back to the drawing board and find yourself again. The candle is always there, flickering hope and second chances, yours is to find it and grab it with both hands and shine. We all fall at some point, we lose ourselves and stop believing in our inner strengths just because of what society expects of us and general life challenges but it is doable.
Themes covered
Spirituality, marriage, death, autism, love, immigration, abuse and many more.
Busisekile ensured this time around that we leave our dictionaries alone. Simple English and understandable language used. She took us deep into Zimbabwe. Their culture and terms of things, so you get more knowledge of how they live and how are conditions that side. She paints her towns in such a way that you create your own image of how things are in that country. Well narrated and full of lessons.
Thanks maKhumalo. This was brilliantly dilivered.
January 21, 2021
Mihle - What a beautiful name!
Fallen Candle - Ikhandlela likayise.
When a candle falls down, either its flame is extinguished or it burns down everything in its path. The latter is what Mihle did.
With Butho dead, culture dictated that she marries his brother but she wasn't having it. She narrowly escaped and found her way to Joburg without papers, like most border jumpers do.
The story is set up in Zimbabwe (Tsholotsho and Bulawayo) and South Africa (Johannesburg). It touches on cultural practices common in rural Zimbabwe and addresses topics of betrayal, loyalty, death, endurance, forgiveness, healing and love.
It's beautifully written, in simple language.
I loved Mihle's come up.
I enjoyed the culture.
I also loved the appearance of Oyama from the author's previous books, The Harvard Wife & Lola's Heart).
All in all, it was a beautiful read.
Fallen Candle - Ikhandlela likayise.
When a candle falls down, either its flame is extinguished or it burns down everything in its path. The latter is what Mihle did.
With Butho dead, culture dictated that she marries his brother but she wasn't having it. She narrowly escaped and found her way to Joburg without papers, like most border jumpers do.
The story is set up in Zimbabwe (Tsholotsho and Bulawayo) and South Africa (Johannesburg). It touches on cultural practices common in rural Zimbabwe and addresses topics of betrayal, loyalty, death, endurance, forgiveness, healing and love.
It's beautifully written, in simple language.
I loved Mihle's come up.
I enjoyed the culture.
I also loved the appearance of Oyama from the author's previous books, The Harvard Wife & Lola's Heart).
All in all, it was a beautiful read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2020
This is such a touching and relatable well written story. An easy read and definitely a page turner.
Set in Zimbabwe and South Africa, this is a story about a candle that lost its light and fought to gain it back.
The story touches on themes like Betrayal, witchcraft, pain, love, friendships, economic collapse, farmers lifestyle and many more...
Emihle went through the most, from losing her father, abused by her husband and ill treated by her in laws, it was too much for someone so young, she went through the pain most people experience in their 30s yet she wasn't even that age yet.
I love how she grew a backbone and faced her fears, from a young broken woman who took a leap of faith and illegally immigrate to a foreign country to fulfill her dreams and bring that light her father loved and saw in her, to a strong confident woman who stood up for her herself and shine again, at the end it worked out for her.
Then there's Abe, see i haven't read many books with Nigerians but I'm glad Abe isn't your typical drug smuggling / human trafficking Naija, as much as he was a married man and sugar daddy , he had good intentions and Emihles's best interest at heart, it felt calming to read about him.
Emihle and Zimkhitha suffered for love, I'm glad they became civil and buried the hatchet, women are always the ones subjected to fight each other for a man, I feel Butho should have found decent ways to get what he wanted without hurting anyone's feelings.
The war and greed between families when it comes to inheritance will always be many families downfalls, your closest enemies are usually the ones you call family.
I cried, I laughed and I highly recommend this book.
xoxo
Set in Zimbabwe and South Africa, this is a story about a candle that lost its light and fought to gain it back.
The story touches on themes like Betrayal, witchcraft, pain, love, friendships, economic collapse, farmers lifestyle and many more...
Emihle went through the most, from losing her father, abused by her husband and ill treated by her in laws, it was too much for someone so young, she went through the pain most people experience in their 30s yet she wasn't even that age yet.
I love how she grew a backbone and faced her fears, from a young broken woman who took a leap of faith and illegally immigrate to a foreign country to fulfill her dreams and bring that light her father loved and saw in her, to a strong confident woman who stood up for her herself and shine again, at the end it worked out for her.
Then there's Abe, see i haven't read many books with Nigerians but I'm glad Abe isn't your typical drug smuggling / human trafficking Naija, as much as he was a married man and sugar daddy , he had good intentions and Emihles's best interest at heart, it felt calming to read about him.
Emihle and Zimkhitha suffered for love, I'm glad they became civil and buried the hatchet, women are always the ones subjected to fight each other for a man, I feel Butho should have found decent ways to get what he wanted without hurting anyone's feelings.
The war and greed between families when it comes to inheritance will always be many families downfalls, your closest enemies are usually the ones you call family.
I cried, I laughed and I highly recommend this book.
xoxo
October 8, 2020
She is beautiful, her skin is dripping in melanin like melting chocolate...is my favorite line in the book. It is wonderfully articulated and teaches us alot about the customs in Zimbabwe, making us fall in love with its people and get over oursleves as south africans thinking that people are at our mercy here in the country when actually back home they have good homes, we are all in the city to work or looking for something. The story is too real because it makes me realise that some of the things we go looking for are within ourselves.
The writer likes using common or familiar names like "Gogo Dineo" why? I notice even her previous strory Lola's Heart she used Linda Mtoba's child's name "Bean" why?...I think it lack a bit of creativity on that part...but of course i understand she wants the book to be relatable....but it already is! Her writing makes one connect with the kind of people their culture, its very well done or well researched if she didnt experience these herself.
I dont like the Prologues and epilogues....expetially when there is a whole chapter of an coming new book, i didnt read that whole section....I'll read it once the book is out, dont want to anticipate *lol* I love how the sequel connects to the other books like that part of Oyama at the hospital...very well done!!! Looking forward to the Princess and Piper! Yey!
The writer likes using common or familiar names like "Gogo Dineo" why? I notice even her previous strory Lola's Heart she used Linda Mtoba's child's name "Bean" why?...I think it lack a bit of creativity on that part...but of course i understand she wants the book to be relatable....but it already is! Her writing makes one connect with the kind of people their culture, its very well done or well researched if she didnt experience these herself.
I dont like the Prologues and epilogues....expetially when there is a whole chapter of an coming new book, i didnt read that whole section....I'll read it once the book is out, dont want to anticipate *lol* I love how the sequel connects to the other books like that part of Oyama at the hospital...very well done!!! Looking forward to the Princess and Piper! Yey!
August 23, 2021
I loved everything about this book. The many topic points, the history, the lessons, the twists - I loved it all.
September 26, 2020
Fallen candle is about the life journey of Emihle *khandlela likayise* her Father's daughter, the hardship that she endure from loosing her father, to marry to the absent, abusive Husband, to the abusive mother in law. Most of all the death of her dream.
After the death of her husband, circumstances forced her to run away from her home/her country to South Africa, to try and relight her candle.
Unfortunately as an illegal immigrants, it became very difficult for her to restart her life. Moreover the anger that she has carried over the years made it so difficult for her to find herself again.
Again in SA, she lost Mrs P her employer. ABE her boyfriend. On the other hand Meetin Abe even for a short period of time, he was able to give her physical material to burn her candle again. Gogo D gave her spiritual material to burn her candle again. Finally she all that she need to start over, is she going to use the material or she will let her candle die? Find out for yourself
1. patriarchy still exists in African families
2. As women we are still made to believe that we cannot do it without males.
4. In African families, if you are not working, you are a liability, feeding you it like paying tax and you have no word at home(Bonga and her mother's relationship after she graduated and couldn't find employment took a toll, she was forced to move out and rely on old men for living)
3. The fight between mother in laws and omakoti is not going anywhere
4. African culture i.e ukungenwa was created to oppress female.
5. It not easy to be an immigrants, without papers.
6. As Black families we still have a lot to learn about children born with conditions such as Autism, because all most 90% we still believe that these children are a curse and lunatics that do not deserve to live and be loved.
7. Khosi is a proof that, if we as females can support it each, there is alot that we can achieve. Zimkhitha and Emihle 's relationship at the end is a proof that for all the days of our lives we have allowed males to divide us, to cause fights and hate among ourselves while they enjoy the luxury of being a jam between the bread's slide getting warmth from both sides.
Thank you Busisekile, there is alot i could say about the book and I learnt a lot.
Font size and page colour used is excellent.
Cover page 8.7 /10.
After the death of her husband, circumstances forced her to run away from her home/her country to South Africa, to try and relight her candle.
Unfortunately as an illegal immigrants, it became very difficult for her to restart her life. Moreover the anger that she has carried over the years made it so difficult for her to find herself again.
Again in SA, she lost Mrs P her employer. ABE her boyfriend. On the other hand Meetin Abe even for a short period of time, he was able to give her physical material to burn her candle again. Gogo D gave her spiritual material to burn her candle again. Finally she all that she need to start over, is she going to use the material or she will let her candle die? Find out for yourself
1. patriarchy still exists in African families
2. As women we are still made to believe that we cannot do it without males.
4. In African families, if you are not working, you are a liability, feeding you it like paying tax and you have no word at home(Bonga and her mother's relationship after she graduated and couldn't find employment took a toll, she was forced to move out and rely on old men for living)
3. The fight between mother in laws and omakoti is not going anywhere
4. African culture i.e ukungenwa was created to oppress female.
5. It not easy to be an immigrants, without papers.
6. As Black families we still have a lot to learn about children born with conditions such as Autism, because all most 90% we still believe that these children are a curse and lunatics that do not deserve to live and be loved.
7. Khosi is a proof that, if we as females can support it each, there is alot that we can achieve. Zimkhitha and Emihle 's relationship at the end is a proof that for all the days of our lives we have allowed males to divide us, to cause fights and hate among ourselves while they enjoy the luxury of being a jam between the bread's slide getting warmth from both sides.
Thank you Busisekile, there is alot i could say about the book and I learnt a lot.
Font size and page colour used is excellent.
Cover page 8.7 /10.
September 21, 2021
What a read! I found myself crying, hurting, cursing MaMloyi and all the Tshabalalas, I hated Butho with passion until Zimkhitha opened up. Somehow, in my twisted mind I understand him and even though there's no where his pain is elaborated, I felt it.
I became emotionally attached to Emihle that I cried, laughed, became sad every time she did. Everything about her made it feel like a girl next door my hometown. The Mawunga turn, the Arenel company, the Majaivana songs that her father loved so much.
I walked with her every step of journey while holding my breath in the process. Abe's death hit hard but I understood why he left so early, Mihle had to shine on her own without anything or anyone shadowing her light.
That part where Toby finally said “Mihle” I cried tears of joy and my hope was restored. I found myself quoting the Bible “Suffering may endure the night but joy comes in the morning” and indeed it has to be dark before the candle can shine even more brighter. I enjoyed this book very much 😍👌🏽👏🏾👏🏾
I became emotionally attached to Emihle that I cried, laughed, became sad every time she did. Everything about her made it feel like a girl next door my hometown. The Mawunga turn, the Arenel company, the Majaivana songs that her father loved so much.
I walked with her every step of journey while holding my breath in the process. Abe's death hit hard but I understood why he left so early, Mihle had to shine on her own without anything or anyone shadowing her light.
That part where Toby finally said “Mihle” I cried tears of joy and my hope was restored. I found myself quoting the Bible “Suffering may endure the night but joy comes in the morning” and indeed it has to be dark before the candle can shine even more brighter. I enjoyed this book very much 😍👌🏽👏🏾👏🏾
July 26, 2023
Wow, Fallen Candle was an amazing read! I was captivated by your work, and it was hard for me to put the book down. At times, I found myself feeling quite angry with you! Page 154 was particularly intense, and I had to take a break before continuing. I truly enjoyed how you presented Emihle's story and skillfully connected characters from your other books, like the Naidoo family – that was truly brilliant. I had been hesitant to read "Her Silent Screams Magnified," but after learning about Farah and her brother in the Naidoo's story, I feel more courageous to delve into it now. The way you depicted Muzi's narrative in the book was also incredible! It's fascinating to discover that Emihle is the student nurse from "Princess and the Piper." Without a doubt, you have become my favorite author! We Thank God for you. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. I would to read more about NokuBonga, I think she too deserves a book!
August 13, 2024
Captivating
Emihle, a 26 year old widow learning to navigate through hardships of life.
The book is set in Zimbabwe and Johannesburg. I love how the book gives an insight into Zimbabwe and a bit of history of it. Emihle's journey was captivating to read about. We learn about culture and traditions and how, at times, widows get exposed to abuse by their in-laws.
I love how she managed to have her light shining again despite the challenges she faced. Abaeze, one in a million, I got hurt and struggled to understand why their journey ended, but towards the end of the book, I learned that he came into her life for a reason.
Overall, the book is fascinating to read.
Busi never disappoints with her writing and surely knows how to keep her readers glued to her books.
I highly recommend this book and any of Busisekile's books. You won't regret it 👌
Emihle, a 26 year old widow learning to navigate through hardships of life.
The book is set in Zimbabwe and Johannesburg. I love how the book gives an insight into Zimbabwe and a bit of history of it. Emihle's journey was captivating to read about. We learn about culture and traditions and how, at times, widows get exposed to abuse by their in-laws.
I love how she managed to have her light shining again despite the challenges she faced. Abaeze, one in a million, I got hurt and struggled to understand why their journey ended, but towards the end of the book, I learned that he came into her life for a reason.
Overall, the book is fascinating to read.
Busi never disappoints with her writing and surely knows how to keep her readers glued to her books.
I highly recommend this book and any of Busisekile's books. You won't regret it 👌
March 19, 2021
I really enjoyed that book, your writing skills are a bomb. I loved how you stayed within the storyline and how you kept your English simple.
I hated how Emihle suffered, ugowishile lomntana yerrr 🙆♂️🙆♂️But at the same time I liked how she fought for a better future. How she worked her ass off and never took any handouts. If it was somebody else she would've gladly received them but nah not Emihle she wanted to take the journey back to herself all on her own.
It's an eye opener for a lot of young ladies out there who have lost hope to keep fighting, and that hardwork pays off.
That woman was a true alpha female, trial and tribulations came but she never backed down, she fought until her candle burnt again.
November 26, 2025
Bravo!
What a flowing way to tell a story. I found myself immersed in the characters and relating with the struggles and triumphs. I read the book overnight and missed sleep to finish it.
I especially enjoyed how we were given both sides of the characters’ stories, so I understood why they made the choices they did.
The crazy twist about Abaeze though caught me unaware, i was hooked in the emotion.
I really enjoyed the theme of female empowerment and self saving.
Great job 👏
What a flowing way to tell a story. I found myself immersed in the characters and relating with the struggles and triumphs. I read the book overnight and missed sleep to finish it.
I especially enjoyed how we were given both sides of the characters’ stories, so I understood why they made the choices they did.
The crazy twist about Abaeze though caught me unaware, i was hooked in the emotion.
I really enjoyed the theme of female empowerment and self saving.
Great job 👏
August 10, 2024
What a read!
This is an excellent book for anyone who has ever felt isolated from family or close friends at a difficult time. I loved learning about the history of Zimbabwe. This book made me feel warm inside.
I’m still sad that Abe died, he was truly Emihle’s silver lining in her cloud.
I loathed Butho till Zimkhitha spoke up. Then after I began to understand his real intentions and even when his sorrow was not emphasised, I felt it in his letter.
This book has healed my soul.
Without a doubt Busisekile Khumalo has become my favourite writer
This is an excellent book for anyone who has ever felt isolated from family or close friends at a difficult time. I loved learning about the history of Zimbabwe. This book made me feel warm inside.
I’m still sad that Abe died, he was truly Emihle’s silver lining in her cloud.
I loathed Butho till Zimkhitha spoke up. Then after I began to understand his real intentions and even when his sorrow was not emphasised, I felt it in his letter.
This book has healed my soul.
Without a doubt Busisekile Khumalo has become my favourite writer
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 1, 2021
What can I say ? If it has your name on it , I'm gonna read it Busi! That's how much faith I have in you and you didn't disappoint. I'm so glad Emi became the person she was meant to be and she moved past her husband's betrayal and ill treatment.
February 4, 2022
This is as just a great read. Over the stretch of the series the author has really improved her writing. Even though this book is part of the Harvard wife series, one can read it independently and still be able to follow the story. Such a great read
January 27, 2023
When I read this book, a song that rang on my mind was "we fall down but we get up." The lady didn't allow circumstances to bury her but she rose and became the best version of herself. Ikhandlela likababa❤️🥺
January 22, 2025
Captivating read. I love how we are taken through the emotions of the main character and how each trauma has led to the person she becomes. It's heartbreaking but shows that one can restart and reset at any time. With the right mindset, faith, and support, anything is possible.
November 10, 2020
Loved this read so much, I laughed cried and related to it. Very beautiful loved the characters and their personality. You're such a beautiful and phenomenal writer
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December 31, 2021You are such a phenomenal writer, I love how you have your way with words.
I literally hung on to your every word.
This was definitely worth the read, my highlight for 2021!!
I literally hung on to your every word.
This was definitely worth the read, my highlight for 2021!!
July 13, 2021
“You are my woman now, my voice should be the last thing you hear every night and the first thing you hear every morning.”
The death of her husband was a blessing, that man had already caused her enough pain. The only good life he gave her was after he passed on.
Before I knew that her mother was dealing with the pressure of not having a male child I blamed her for neglecting the only child she had. It’s sad because the man she wanted to give a son so much was content with having one child, the girl who was his candle. Whoever told females that their marriage is validated by giving birth to a male child did a very good job in instilling it. The society missed stressing the importance of giving birth to a female child because I would think that if you are to carry your father’s blood line you need a woman and if no one gives birth to them anymore then there won’t be children. It's funny because we grow up in societies where homes are built by women and the men are never around.
One would think that had she read the letter she wouldn’t have had to travel to eGoli except that part of her life was necessary in enabling the person she ended up becoming.
Somewhere towards the end I accepted that some people are not meant to make it big with a man holding their hand. She got a glimpse of love but her journey was meant for to walk alone.
I loved the book. If you are looking for something real, something close to home then this is your book.
“Please don’t, I know my place in your life. Don’t sell me something that will make me resent you tomorrow.”
The death of her husband was a blessing, that man had already caused her enough pain. The only good life he gave her was after he passed on.
Before I knew that her mother was dealing with the pressure of not having a male child I blamed her for neglecting the only child she had. It’s sad because the man she wanted to give a son so much was content with having one child, the girl who was his candle. Whoever told females that their marriage is validated by giving birth to a male child did a very good job in instilling it. The society missed stressing the importance of giving birth to a female child because I would think that if you are to carry your father’s blood line you need a woman and if no one gives birth to them anymore then there won’t be children. It's funny because we grow up in societies where homes are built by women and the men are never around.
One would think that had she read the letter she wouldn’t have had to travel to eGoli except that part of her life was necessary in enabling the person she ended up becoming.
Somewhere towards the end I accepted that some people are not meant to make it big with a man holding their hand. She got a glimpse of love but her journey was meant for to walk alone.
I loved the book. If you are looking for something real, something close to home then this is your book.
“Please don’t, I know my place in your life. Don’t sell me something that will make me resent you tomorrow.”
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