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I’ll take some self love with that: A memoir by Cece Ojany Bekhor
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For 10+ years this Kenyan author has been working with leaders from all over the world, as their leadership & wellbeing coach. Cece hears alot of people’s stories & where relevant she shares her own stories of past triumph & tragedy.
This book covers her life till now – stories & lessons learned. So come on a journey with the author- from being born & raised in the rollercoaster city of Nairobi, to the pros & cons of Kenya’s 8-4-4 education system. Through the ups and downs of being an immigrant in Australia. The single life, the married life, getting jobs, losing jobs, starting a business. The births and deaths experienced, the paradox of parenting – all of it. And of course, the author’s global adventures in search of wellbeing and self love.
Life is a grand adventure. The author hopes that reading hers will inspire you.
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