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A Blessing in Disguise: Miracles of t...
The Short and Tragic Life of Robert P...
When author Jeff Hobbs arrived at Yale University, he became fast friends with the man who would be his college roommate for four years, Robert Peace.
Robert’s life was rough from the beginning in the crime-ridden streets of Newark in the 1980s, with his father in jail and his mother earning less than $15,000 a year.
But Robert was a brilliant student, and it was supposed to get easier when he was accepted to Yale, where he studied molecular biochemistry and biophysics. But it didn’t get easier. Robert carried with him the difficult dual nature of his existence, trying to fit in at Yale, and at home on breaks.
KIMULWON – the 630 life story b...
At 10 p.m. on July 11, 2022, a deafening explosion on Langata Road echoed through the air as a car somersaulted over the tarmac, careening through three different roads before coming to a rest, an overturned wreck. Kimulwon Chesaina’s life ended abruptly, leaving a trail of mourning hearts in its wake. What were the events that led to this calamitous incident? Who was Kimulwon, beyond the headlines and the accident report? What were the triumphs and tribulations that defined his forty-eight-year existence? In this unvarnished narrative, meticulously documented by his sole brother, we journey through the intricate tapestry of Kimulwon's life.
We delve into themes ranging from a historical connection with the formidable Moi family, to the scars of childhood trauma, the dynamics of political patronage, the complexities of love and separation, the battle for mental well-being, the shackles of generational patterns, the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurship, the call to public service, and the quintessence of ‘I went to Alliance’.
This compelling account lifts the veil on a life that was both celebrated and challenged and will leave an indelible imprint on the hearts and minds of those who immerse themselves in this must-read narrative.
Tender Soul, Warrior Spirit by Lydia ...
Prepare to be inspired and moved by the riveting story of Lydia Muthoni Kabinga, a courageous cancer survivor and warrior for humanity whose outstanding service was rewarded with a state commendation by the late President Mwai Kibaki.
Lydia’s narrative weaves through her early days when sending a girl to school was almost taboo, a teenage pregnancy that rocked her world, and a blissful marriage that was soon followed by heartache and pain.
Yet, even in the face of trials and tribulations, Lydia found the strength to fight for her education, nurture her family, and selflessly serve those afflicted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic—a crisis that invoked fear, judgment, and exclusion.
And just when you begin to think Lydia's toughest days are behind her, the book takes a poignant turn and delves into her battle with colon cancer. In the face of yet another heart-wrenching trial, Lydia's warrior spirit continues to shine through.
Her unwavering faith in God, solid family values, and commitment to serving others provide the foundation for her resilience. Ultimately, this is a tale of triumph over adversity. It will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and inspire you to discover the warrior spirit within yourself.
The Journey from Kamagut village to S...
- NiHis Excellency President Dr. William Samoei Ruto is the current President of the Republic of Kenya from 13th September 2022 on United Democratic Alliance party (UDA) under Kenya kwanza Coalition. He is a Kenyan politician who is serving as the fifth and current president of Kenya.Prior to becoming president, he served as the 11th deputy president of Kenya from 2013 to 2022.He previously served in several cabinet positions such as the Ministry for Home Affairs, the Ministry for Agriculture and as Minister for Higher Education.
Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Li...
Born in a small Austrian town in 1947, a year of famine, he was the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star. By the age of 21, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr Universe. Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry.
But that was only the beginning. The Terminator spawned numerous sequels and made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars, as he had a series of hit films including Predator, Total Recall, True Lies and Twins. He married Maria Shriver, becoming part of the Kennedy clan, while going on to become the Republican governor of California, where he led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters and political turmoil.
It is the greatest immigrant success story of our time. His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice. Here is Arnold, with total recall.
Amílcar Cabral The Life of a Reluctan...
On 20 January 1973, the Bissau-Guinean revolutionary Amílcar Cabral was killed by militants from his own party. Cabral had founded the PAIGC in 1960 to fight for the liberation of Portuguese Guinea and Cape Verde. The insurgents were Bissau-Guineans, aiming to get rid of the Cape Verdeans who dominated the party elite.
Despite Cabral’s assassination, Portuguese Guinea became the independent Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The guerrilla war that Cabral had started and led precipitated a chain of events that would lead to the 1974 Carnation Revolution in Lisbon, toppling the forty-year-old authoritarian regime. This paved the way for the rest of Portugal’s African colonies to achieve independence.
Written by a native of Angola, this biography narrates Cabral’s revolutionary trajectory, from his early life in Portuguese Guinea to his death at the hands of his own men. It details his quest for national sovereignty, beleaguered by the ethnic-based identity conflicts the national liberation movement struggled to overcome. Through the life of Cabral, António Tomás critically reflects on existing ways of thinking and writing about the independence of Lusophone Africa.
To Be True To Oneself by Morningflowe...
TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY by Anthony Mbu...
Have you ever had something so tragic happen in your life that made you question everything? A relentless series of events that tested your faith?
In Triumph Over Adversity, Anthony Mbuthia deep dives into the pain of being burned as a child, enduring the scars they left behind and fighting the stigma that came with those marks. He also takes us through his struggles of being separated from his family for over 5 years and the heartbreaking experience of almost losing his mother.
Through these trials and tribulations, Anthony narrates his extraordinary path to overcoming adversity, offering a compelling testament of faith's unwavering strength. His story is more than just a narrative; it's a wellspring of inspiration, a beacon of hope, and a catalyst for bolstering your faith.
Join him in "Triumph Over Adversity," and let his incredible journey serve as your source of inspiration and a faith rekindler, showing you that even in the darkest of times, triumph is possible.
A moving Horizon memoir by Francis Mu...
MY TENTH LIFE by Susan Ngure
This book is about navigating dangerous and treacherous journeys drawn from my experiences. It’s about that feeling and drive that I must see tomorrow. It’s about the triumph of the human spirit. It’s about cultivating and enjoying friendships. It’s about looking back and acknowledging change in oneself and being happy with who one is. Before I was mercifully ushered into what I call “MY TENTH LIFE”, I lived through nine others – just like a cat. Nine lives have taken me through the trenches of physical pain, raging storms, and harrowing paths and dug emotional scars in my soul.
However, this book is about my “MY TENTH LIFE”- the one I presently live. The one that is as good as a newborn’s, birthed and strengthened through these experiences. The one that is not devoid of pain but filled with the promise of tomorrow’s freshness.
The one unbound by a crumbling soul. The one I have been happy to choose, enjoy, and share with you. In it I give you a picture of the nine lives and why I cherish my Tenth. Hoping that through my life, you can see yourself, like a mirror. And with the experience of the Book, I hope you can be encouraged to write yours, because my story will only be complete with yours!
How it happened by Burudi Nabwera
This is the life narrative of Hon Burudi Nabwera, Kenya's first ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. It tells the story of his family lineage, early life, education, diverse careers (political, corporate and diplomatic) that spanned over half a century. He also describes his family life and how this influenced his career choices.
All these are weaved into the historical events of Kenya, from the time of the missionaries, colonialism and his role in agitating for independence in both the national and international arenas. As such, he worked closely with many influential leaders in Kenya including the first 3 presidents: Hon Jomo Kenyatta, Hon Daniel arap Moi and Hon Mwai Kibaki. His mentors included Hon Oginga Odinga and Masinde Muliro amongst others and shares profound reflections on all these relationships and how they enabled him to achieve all that he did. This is a story that will inspire one to accept failure and setbacks as a stepping stone to ultimately finding one's purpose.The Odyssey of an African Man by Edwa...
The Mkapa Years: Collected Speeches 3...
This collection of speeches, in three volumes, by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania’s Third Phase Government, Benjamin William Mkapa (1995–2005), will serve primarily as reference documents to the vision of what he attempted to achieve in his ten years of leadership. His tenure as leader came at a time when Tanzania’s economy was in a dire condition. The legacy of the command economy, which had been in place for much of 1970s and 1980s, was still felt. There was resistance to change to adopt a market economy, evident in the political tensions and debates about privatisation, an approach following Structural Adjustment Programmes, imposed by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, that had led to stagnation of the economy; high inflation, deteriorating health, education, communication and transport sector services; and general gloom in the country especially among the poor.
The bold steps he took during the first half of his administration did not immediately endear him to the public. However, in ensuing years, slowly but steadily, positive results were achieved, and the social cost of change that the people had endured was appreciated. Relations with development partners and the multilateral agencies, that before he took office had sunk to the lowest ebb, were restored and Tanzania received the largest debt relief ever and henceforth was no longer unfit to borrow. Tanzania was on its way to new growth potentials and a vibrant private sector led economy.
These collected speeches tell this story and tell it well, in great prose laced with wit and quotations from world political and literary sources; evidence of his erudition as a literature student and journalist.
Tippu Tip: Ivory, Slavery and Discove...
Tippu Tip, notorious to some, intriguing to others, was a Zanzibari Arab trader living in the turbulent and rapidly changing Africa of the late 19th century. This biography transports the reader into his extraordinary world, describing its exotic cast of characters and the principal factors that shaped it.
His colorful life culminated in his engagement as governor of a province in the ‘Congo Free State’ of the Belgian King Leopold, and in his involvement in Stanley’s astonishing expedition to relieve Emin Pasha, governor of the Egyptian southern province of Equatoria. This book is the first thorough investigation in English of this significant figure.
The lucid narrative unfolds against the political and economic backdrop of European and American commercial aims, while allowing the reader to see the period through African and Arab eyes. The fascinating figures who strutted the 19th-century African stage, and their hardly believable exploits, give this book an appeal reaching beyond the African specialist to the general reader.
Joan Wicken and Her Lifelong Collabor...
Many people have wondered about the life-long relationship between Joan Wicken and Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's stalwart and founding president. This book provides the first in-depth window into the life of this British woman, who was in many ways Nyerere's staunchest and most loyal supporter. She was his personal assistant, speechwriter, confidant, sounding board, and friend.
Finally in her own words, Wicken tells us about getting to know Nyerere and their decades' long collaboration. Readers will find out how she came to play such a significant role in Nyerere's life and, in essence, the building of Tanzania. She tells us much about the man as a person and how he experienced events in the country after Independence and leading up to his death.
In this interview with Aili Mari Tripp, Wicken talks about her early life and how she became Nyerere's personal assistant. Tripp shows us a side of Joan Wicken that very few would have seen. Her wit and dry humour is on display as she discuss the Mwalimu she served for almost 40 years and the country she called home for most of her adult life.