Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Zambia-from the close-knit neighbourhood of a Ndola police camp to the life-changing halls of a distant boarding school-Finding My Brothers and Sisters is a deeply moving coming-of-age memoir about identity, acceptance, and the quiet power of belonging. Growing up with albinism, a young boy navigates a world of unspoken questions, watchful glances, and the yearning to fit in alongside his childhood friends.
When quiet adult conversations and a decision at a headmaster's desk alter the course of his youth, he is thrust into an unfamiliar journey. What awaits him is a moment that redefines his entire world: walking into a classroom filled with children who share his exact features, experience, and reflection. Heartfelt, nostalgic, and inspiring, John M. Chiti's memoir captures the delicate nuances of family ties, the ache of leaving home, and the transformative wonder of discovering a community where you are truly seen.
A story for anyone who has ever searched for where they fit in the world.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Zambia-from the close-knit neighbourhood of a Ndola police camp to the life-changing halls of a distant boarding school-Finding My Brothers and Sisters is a deeply moving coming-of-age memoir about identity, acceptance, and the quiet power of belonging. Growing up with albinism, a young boy navigates a world of unspoken questions, watchful glances, and the yearning to fit in alongside his childhood friends.
When quiet adult conversations and a decision at a headmaster's desk alter the course of his youth, he is thrust into an unfamiliar journey. What awaits him is a moment that redefines his entire world: walking into a classroom filled with children who share his exact features, experience, and reflection. Heartfelt, nostalgic, and inspiring, John M. Chiti's memoir captures the delicate nuances of family ties, the ache of leaving home, and the transformative wonder of discovering a community where you are truly seen.
A story for anyone who has ever searched for where they fit in the world.
