I Give Because I'm Blessed - I'm Blessed Because I Give by Moji Taiwo Book Review


Author of I Give Because I'm Blessed - I'm Blessed Because I Give, Moji Taiwo and Nyabuoy Gatbel. 

Reading this book gave me a lot of Aha! moments as a young woman who comes from a similar background. The challenges that Moji overcame are the challenges newcomers are going through today. This book can be a blueprint for overcoming fears, challenges and other people's ideas and opinions about ourselves. It is one woman's testimony of staying true to herself. Moji stayed true to her innate feeling of humanity and a sense of purpose since arriving in Canada as a young woman from Nigeria in the 1970's. She had every reason to fail and give up and back up. But she stayed and carved a life unique and special to her. A life that now becomes a blueprint for young people, newcomers and any person that needs the inspiration to move past their own blocks. 

This book is all about mental fitness and being bold enough to stay the course. In a racially charged Alberta, Moji's skin colour didn't hold her back. She innately knew who she was and her worth. There was never a time where she would give in and give up her desired life because of someone's opinion of her humanity. Moji, always knew what she wanted and she was committed and got that desired result. She didn't let the world outside of herself deter her or force her into a life of settling for scraps. For the next 40 years, Moji a Nigerian-Canadian gave the world her heart in form of service. She has impacted many lives with her journey, her truth and her ability to serve across all barriers. 

Moji taught us that you can have the life you truly desire by staying the course. Also, to never take the opinions and negative commentary about oneself too seriously. Everyone is fighting their own hidden battle. Therefore compassion, friendship, understanding and trusting life are paramount to one's life journey and evolution. 




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https://www.amazon.ca/Give-Because-Im-Blessed/dp/1775123502

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