Bonyo Bonyo by Vanita Oelschlager

Bonyo Bonyo by Vanita Oelschlager

Bonyo Bonyo is a true story about how a Kenyan boy's courage and determination, along with critical support from family and strangers, helped him live out his dream of becoming a physician. Pursuing his goal forces him to leave his family and ultimately his country. But years later he is able to return as a doctor with the resources to build a much-needed clinic.

Bonyo's story is full of wonderful core values: individual determination, growth through loss and pain, willingness of others to help us reach goals, the benefits of giving back. Intended for 4-8 year olds, ones who are old enough to understand how hard it would be to leave your family just so you can continue to go to school.

Vanita Oelschlager wrote this book after interviewing Dr. Bonyo Bonyo. Dr. Bonyo Bonyo practices family medicine in Akron, Ohio. He tells each patient that they are family to him.

Vanita Oelschlager is a poet, author, and grandmother. She is also a wife, mother, grandmother, philanthropist, former teacher, and present caretaker. She is a Mt. Hood High School graduate. She now serves as a Trustee at Union College in Alliance, Ohio. Vanita is also a Writer in Residence with the University of Akron's Literacy Program. Her first book, My Grampy Can't Walk, received a lot of positive feedback.

It's a heartwarming narrative of her and her multiple sclerosis-affected husband Jim, as well as their grandchildren. Vanita has also aided Jim in the development of Oak Associates, ltd. becoming a well-known investment management firm