Download or read book Journey to Self - An African Story written by E. K. Ndanguzi and published by E.K. Ndanguzi. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we decide to confront our inner fears is the person we become. Who had Jonathan become? A plane crash in the Indian Ocean leaves 10-year-old Jonathan and his 3-year-old brother Richie, fatherless with a distant and neglectful mother. Emotional and financial insecurity becomes Jonathan’s childhood. As an adult, Jonathan strives for a better future but Richie turns to alcohol like his mother. Despite his efforts, Jonathan feels as if forces around him ensure he keeps experiencing the same emotions of fear and insecurity. He then loses his job and his girlfriend Emilie simultaneously. When he gets a new high-paying job, it comes with Peter, a supervisor from hell, bent on getting rid of him. Jonathan is constantly fighting to survive. He tries desperately to cling to the dream of a life of love and comfort while constantly fearing what tomorrow will bring. It looks increasingly likely that he will lose this job too. Why was his life a series of vicious circles? WHO WAS IN CONTROL OF HIS LIFE? Journey to Self – An African Story, is a thought-provoking read that will have you going down an introspective journey of your own.