CARRIED THROUGH: FINDING STRENGTH IN LIFE’S TRANSITIONS by Jared Mwatha

What happens when life forces you to choose between staying comfortable and surviving the transformation?

In this raw and redemptive memoir, Ngugi Mwatha chronicles his journey from the red-earth paths of rural Kikuyu to the entrepreneurial uncertainty of modern Nairobi, a journey marked by devastating loss, destructive choices, and ultimately, divine intervention.

When Ngugi loses his mother at age twelve, his world fractures. The subsequent years bring geographical transitions between rural and urban Kenya, the weight of premature responsibility, and a descent into alcohol abuse that nearly destroys his future. But in the midst of his lowest point, stumbling out of a Westlands nightclub at 2 AM, a question pierces through the haze: What are you doing here?

That question becomes the catalyst for a spiritual awakening that reshapes everything. Through the community of Mavuno Church, Ngugi discovers that transformation isn’t about perfecting yourself, it’s about surrendering to the process. He navigates the difficult work of rebuilding relationships, developing professional skills through service, and eventually taking the terrifying leap from employment security to entrepreneurial faith.

This memoir speaks to:

Anyone grieving the loss of a parent or loved one
Those struggling with addiction or destructive patterns
Young professionals navigating career transitions
Entrepreneurs contemplating the leap from employment
Christians seeking authentic stories of transformation
Readers interested in contemporary African narratives
Written with unflinching honesty and deep faith, Carried Through offers more than inspiration, it provides a roadmap for those standing at their own crossroads, uncertain whether to move forward or stay put. Through Kikuyu traditions, Nairobi’s evolving landscape, and the practical theology of a thriving church community, Mwatha demonstrates that the strength to navigate life’s transitions isn’t found in avoiding change, but in trusting the God who carries us through it.