My name is Nzilani, Mary’s last baby, Pauline, Muviti’s unwanted daughter, God’s child, and this is my story.
The events in this story are recalled from a child’s memory and from family oral history. Please forgive my memory if some dates or ages aren’t historically accurate. The people are real, and the events in this story really happened. Sometimes I have changed a name to protect the privacy of these real people who shaped my life. They can tell you their story, I can only tell you mine.
Born as the last, unwanted girl-child, of the discarded first wife of the chief in a remote African village, Nzilani grew to be a highly educated global ambassador, sharing God’s love with the world. Her story reveals how she faced obstacles of culture, poverty, status, and circumstance. And how sacrifice, faith, determination, hard work, and forgiveness led her to find and fulfill God’s promise.
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When we truly accept without reservation God’s holy call upon our lives… – nothing is impossible.
I am inspired by Pauline’s determination to pursue her education, despite the many obstacles she faced.
Pauline has written from her heart—…to show us how our Heavenly Father has answered her prayers, time after time.
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Judy Shannon
This is a heartfelt story of a young girl overcoming the life she was born to, and becoming the woman God called her to be. It is difficult to comprehend that women today still must fight to survive and overcome cultural norms. May we all be inspired to fight for the lives and the future of women everywhere.
Robin Rempel
Terrific read! A real page turner written with authenticity. Such a transparent glimpse into the sad life of a Kenyan family, and a little girl whom God raised up from the ashes of ugly selfishness to display his brilliant glory and redemption. Thank you, Pauline, for honestly sharing your story, God’s glory, and continuing to live out trust in a faithful, trustworthy Lord. Shine on! Daniel 12.3!
Canfield
Nzilani: Finding Her Father’s Love is a precious story of perseverance and hope. Nzilani shows us what it means to walk in faith. She is an inspiration and a reminder that we can do all things through Christ.
Mark Mwanzia
A series of miraculous events!
I’ve been sitting here for the past 15 breathless minutes, genuinely trying to think of a better way to begin this review, but I’m at a loss. I’m at a loss for words for a proper introduction to this True Story. It is a thought-provoking book that demonstrates how God is not limited by our circumstances.
Joan O
The title of the book is what my attention. I cannot imagine how challenging it was for Nzilani as a child, but I can imagine the joy and fulfilment she had re-living the memories as she penned this extremely powerful and inspiring story that is packed with emotions. Her 1st memoir, Nzilani did it with a finesse only a talented author could possibly do.
Her story affirms Ben Carson’s quote “It does not matter where we come from or what we look like. If we recognize our abilities, are willing to learn and to use what we know in helping others, we will always have a place in the world.” Finding her father’s love is very well and gently written, allowing readers to live in that moment, to get the experience of the journey walked by this young girl in a remote part of Kenya in Africa.
These words from- Nzilani: Finding her Father’s Love -are deep and beautifully written “The baby girl was determined to come, and Mary never made it to her matrimonial home. I do not know if there were clothes to cover the baby, but I do know that the baby was safely delivered. She should have been called shame or another name depicting an unwanted child and her arrival should have brought shame to Mary. Conversely, this unwanted child brought joy and gave Mary a reason to live”. They sum up the book about cultural obstacles, poverty, and circumstance and how sacrifice, faith, hard work and forgiveness can make what the enemy intended for destruction to good (Gen 50.20).
The story of Nzilani reminds me of the birth of Jesus and how that love continues to transform the world. The story of her childhood may not depict the amazing woman she has turned into. I am still awed by what God has done and continues to do this young beautiful African girl! I enjoyed reading the book from start to finish. A good buy for me and my children.
Charity Mumbe
Beautiful and inspiring read Mama Wesley. I honestly could not put the book down.
Seadet
As someone who doesn’t know what a father’s love is (since I’ve lost him when I was 6 years old), but has tasted this love in the Lord Christ, I can say that I could feel your story very well. The story touched my heart. I was able to be witnessed God’s power once again through the miracles He has done in your life. May all hopeless girls find hope and joy in the Lord. Glory be to the Lord!