When Lydia Mkunde falls in love, it is hard, fast, and at first sight. She doesn’t listen to the ‘small voice’ telling her that Jabez Kimoni is not the one. Happily-ever-after is a nightmare, and she wishes to end the pain when the man she marries becomes someone she can’t recognise. Hoping to find solace in the church, she is betrayed by those she trusts. Her only hope is in the God she trusts, and redemption is the restoration of her happiness.
The Pains We Live
The story offers insights into the complexities of family relationships, personal convictions, and the quest for self-discovery. It presents a relatable tale of a young girl grappling with her identity and aspirations amidst societal and familial pressures.
A great read indeed!
Mama Sophie Kiwelu is an incredible woman. She’s sharing her story to uplift others, because it’s her testimony that will inspire everyone out there who reads it.
I’m so proud of her.
God bless and all the best.
Sophy’s read is always so true in life, what we go through or know someone who has gone through that kind of life. Very passionate and captivating. God bless you Sophie in your journey to writing such true novels.
This ia a rela life situation in African socities,people pretending to be hollier than thou and to hide within the religion,yet the deeds is totally different feom what they believed in;example of elder Masumbuo,is the typical african male chauvinists,who despite being an elder,he judges people(Lydia) as curse woman for having left her marriage deapite the hardship she went through.
A worthy reading the book.
I enjoyed reading this book especially because of the hilarious depiction of different characters like Hezron who raised his two hands during a vote because the contender had no votes 😄
A great read, the characters come to life. Engulfing, involving, one cannot ignore the pain felt by Lydia. It is a pain one can relate to. She is a sensitive and wise woman who values her family and is guided by her Christian beliefs in her roles as mother and wife.
It is a wholesome read with a happy ending.