Bonyo Bonyo
The True Story of a Brave Boy from Kenya
by Vanita Oelschlager
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Pub Date Apr 01 2010 | Archive Date Aug 27 2024
Description
Bonyo Bonyo is a true story about how a Kenyan boy's courage and determination, along with critical support from family and strangers, helped him live out his dream of becoming a physician. Pursuing his goal forces him to leave his family and ultimately his country. But years later he is able to return as a doctor with the resources to build a much-needed clinic.
Advance Praise
Bonyo Bonyo: The True Story of a Brave Boy from Kenya
tells the story of Bonyo Bonyo's journey to become a physician. The
story is told in Bonyo's words by Vanita Oelschlager who interviewed
him and wrote this unique book. Born in the early 1960s near Kisumu,
in western Kenya, Bonyo was inspired to pursue medicine after the
tragic death of his infant sister. With help from his family,
community members and strangers, Bonyo was able to attend boarding
school many miles from his home and, ultimately, to complete his
university and medical training in the United States. This training
allowed Bonyo to attain his life's goal of establishing a medical clinic
in his home village. Bonyo Bonyo's story emphasizes the value of
education coupled with hard work and focuses heavily on the themes of
togetherness and community support. This beautifully illustrated and
richly detailed book is recommended for purchase.
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9780981971438 |
PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 42 |
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