This is a compelling account of the author's relationship with Joanna. Both women are Kenyan, both migrated to Denmark, both married Danes - but there the similarities end. Gathoni, the author is thriving, while Joanna – a victim of abuse – finds herself in a women’s shelter, has lost access to her children, and faces jail time and possible deportation.
Gathoni details their relationship as she learns of Joanna’s history with an abusive and manipulative husband, and its dire consequences for Joanna and her children. We follow the process as Joanna navigates the Danish social and legal system – and the efforts of Gathoni and a few others, who assist Joanna in her struggle to be acquitted of the crimes she has been unjustly accused of. It’s a story of friendship and compassion between two women of similar background, but very different circumstances.
'My Journey with Joanna' is a prequel of the next book in the series: ‘My Journey with Joanna Continues’ detailing the relationship between the two women. Joanna has verified all the information in the book as true to her experiences.