Publisher: Human Change Communications Company, Nigeria
The story follows a boy’s misfortune and struggle that started from the very moment of his birth. His mother, Becky, gives birth on a depressing, rainy day. His father abandons mother and child. This rough start sets a challenging tone for the boy’s early life. He struggled in school before eventually becoming a goldsmith’s apprentice. The story highlights the stark contrast between the societal expectation of joy surrounding childbirth and the harsh reality of financial hardship that can turn a “gift” into a perceived burden. It focuses on Becky’s despair and resentment towards her newborn. Not out of malice, but from the immense pressure of unpaid hospital bills and her husband’s unemployment.
£12.00
About the author
Omoruyi Uwuigiaren is a writer, web designer, entrepreneur and author of the new books, The Mystery of Taiwo Da Silva, The Refugees, Queen Abigail and the Snail Prince. With over a decade of writing for children, Ruyi has an authentic voice that shines through his works and makes him stand out. He studied Mass Communications.
Ruyi’s previous books include Baby Thomas, Pirates of the Sub-Sahara, The City Heroes, and The Famous Friends. He is the editor of Ruyi’s World of Books and Stories. When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, Ruyi loves cooking his favorite African meal, develop cartoons characters, enjoys working on the farm and otherwise spends far too much time at the computer.