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 Not set

VanitaBooks LLC

Biographies & Memoirs | Children's Nonfiction

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.

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...