This book is for anyone who believes in the power of the invincible human spirit. Bitisho is on a mission to build schools and libraries for low-income students in Africa and to continue her work with Special Education students in Monterey County, California. Bitisho says, “Believing in yourself is a trait that God gave you, but you must learn to grow it, cultivate it, embrace it, nurture it, and increase it. God will meet you halfway, but it’s up to you to do the rest.”
In My Journey to a New World, Bitisho shares her riveting story of survival and unyielding determination. Experience her challenging childhood in South Kivu, the upheaval of the 1996 civil unrest, and her family’s daring escape to Tanzania. My Journey to a New World highlights the power of the human spirit and offers a profound reflection on hope and perseverance amidst adversity. Bitisho’s story is one of steadfast resilience and unwavering strength of character.
This book is a must-read! The book narrates a story of resilience, determination, and a reminder to get right back up when we are knocked down with situations that can lead many to give up. I became more curious to want to know what is the next chapter after each chapter. Fascinated with the courage and the role Bitisho and her husband Mathias played in supporting their children to strive and become successful citizens of this country. Now citizens of the United States, their contributions to the nation-building of the USA from their hard work is beneficial to the NEW Homeland. The journey from a war-torn country to the United States has not been easy for the Author and her family but has definitely paid off. To get somewhere, someone must work hard and this is true for many immigrants in this country. At the end of it all, hard work pays off. I would recommend Fox to read this Book.
I felt a bit scared when I read the chapter that covered the birth of Melissa and how Bitisho, due to have her Baby Girl, ended up being carried to the clinic in a Wheelbarrow. The Lord is good all the time. Also, the discrimination that the Author’s children, Harley and Melissa, went through while in K-12 schools still resonates to date for People of Color; however, it is fascinating how Harley and Melissa overcame that. Harley and Melissa both hold their Masters of Business Administration (MBA) today. Cheka, the niece, is now a mother of two and is also doing well.
— Bahati Sindano Nepa