Nathan Banda

Moments That Shaped My Life: Life of an Ordinary Malawian Boy Nathan Banda

Moments that shaped my Life challenges the reader to appreciate and utilize the chances however small they may be. It is a story of determination in the midst of challenges.

From a tender age of seven, when his family moved into a new neighbourhood, Nathan slowly adjusted to the demands of the new community. His family was a typical Malawian family living on meagre resources in a small house. His parents?in particular his dad?had very high expectations for him, since he was the firstborn son of the family. He had to live up to these high standards constantly.

Things turned sour for him towards the end of his primary school as he struggled with vision problems. He moved into a new school in desperation. He then experienced the big disappointment of his life?a test that he struggled to contend with.

This is a story of determination, hope, perseverance, the power of love, and faith in God in overcoming the prevailing challenges and circumstances at various stages, even in a life of a young child. Expect some thrills and suspense as you follow through the moments that shaped his life at home, at school, and outside school to the very end of his primary school.