Justa N. Njiru

Jane, 36, a widowed mother of eight is no ordinary woman. A lack of education, no stable income, and the ever-present threat of poverty are no excuses for this mother, who folds her sleeves and ensures that all her children get the highest level of education they can aspire. Justa, the sixth born of the brood recounts her mother’s resilience amidst a tough background. We glimpse Jane’s life through her daughter's eyes and from those who closely engaged with her. In addition to the parenting lessons, we learn the power of limitless human resilience. Every chapter carries an inspiration that we can pick and tailor to our specific situations, This is a memoir, a legacy celebration.