We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Maxwell Mkoki’s book ‘Behind You, Dad’, to our GrownUps members.
All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!
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About Behind You, Dad
A moving book of conversations between a father and his son that will resonate with families everywhere
Maxwell wanted his two-year-old son to have a better life. But without hope in his native country in Africa, he set out to explore the world in search of greener pastures. That exploration led the family to emigrate to New Zealand.
The son is now twenty, but one afternoon the father and son find themselves in deep conversation when the son asks to hear the story of how they came to be in this new land.
In Behind You, Dad, Maxwell unpacks his ‘bindle sack’ of memories, revealing hard-won true-life experience and knowledge about living as an immigrant and practical wisdom passed on from father to son about what it takes to get ahead—no matter what circumstances come our way.
Author Note:
‘The inspiration to write the book was a desire to build relationships between parents and their children, to share my experiences as a father and as an immigrant while encouraging the reader to introspect, reflect on their experiences, and possibly gain new insights.
The book is based on conversations that I had with my son, which I believe can benefit a wider audience regardless of location, situation, or status. I hope it resonates, inspires, and sparks meaningful conversations.’
About the Author:
Maxwell Mkoki was born in Zimbabwe and moved to New Zealand in 2005 as an Indentured worker. Ever since he landed, Howick and Pakuranga have been his home.
He has written a couple of short e-books on Amazon in the past. He is currently a full-time student at Auckland University studying Global Studies, a trans-disciplinary study focusing on solving our globalized world issues.
He is also a Philosophy student at the New Zealand branch of the School of Philosophy and likes reading about philosophical subjects.
Behind You, Dad is a relationship book about a father and son who discuss life’s challenges in new environments.
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- You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
- Competition closes on the 21st August 2024, winners will be notified via email by 22nd August 2024.
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