Find Me Unafraid Book Report

The book Find Me Unafraid: Love, Loss, and Hope in an African Slum was assigned to the class, and after receiving the assignment I assumed it would just be another boring book that education is notorious for using in Composition classes. To my surprise, I was very intrigued by this book and what it had to offer. What Kennedy and Jessica’s story taught me most was about perseverance. The two made some great changes in the slums, but I believe that their perseverance was what lead them to all their success. Others may argue that it was Kennedy’s unconditional love for the community that lead him and Jessica to the ability to help so many. That definitely part of it, but the root of their success came from each individual having so much drive …show more content…
… So I made it onto the plane” (Odede 225-226) He really drives home how much courage it took. Also, getting a grant and support for the girls’ school in Kibera as well the building of it, building a health center, and providing clean water to the slum are other incredible instances of the two persevering together. In their first few years together, the two of them got more done then some ever accomplish in their entire life. While some might argue their success is due to their love for the people and the community that makes up the Kibera slum. Both share a great amount of love towards those people. Kennedy’s love for Kibera is understandable as well as relatable, it is where he grew up and his family is there. For Jessica it seems somewhat odd though, but she has grown to love the individuals and the community as Kennedy does. The reader can really feel Jessica’s love when she says,
“In Kenya, I truly feel I have my own family and community, and beyond that, I see daily proof of our work as patients flow through the health clinic getting treatment and the girls at the school thrive.” (Posner