Publisher's Synopsis
"Painful Adjustments" is a selective account of events - life-altering and life-reinforcing events; personal and professional relationships that molded my life and worldview. At the age of 16, I came in visible contact with the Supernatural, in ways stark hard for the ordinary mind, but real and immensely reassuring of a God who knows, loves and cares to the minutest details of our earthly existence. Beginning from a memorable family upbringing and native gallantry, to a life of international exposure with the cream la crème of society. From days and years of mountaintop trails in the academic, ecclesiastical and professional clouds, to moments of personal struggle, physical danger and legal jeopardy. The life and ways of a careful reader is enriched and energized by every line. The book is a simple, stylish and alluring walk through the throes of nascent history and the ever-assuring impact of the power of God-given bookish knowledge, in the face of a childlike (sometimes crazy) faith in the divine authority to heal and bring untaught changes in people's lives and circumstance, everywhere. A young child through the Nigeria-Biafra war of the 60s, I, with my seven siblings, most noble parents and large ancestral stock, lived through all levels of abundance, hardship; uncertain days and years of exposure to danger, with the unfortunate economic aftermath of that senseless bloody event. The lessons of this war had instilled in every child and native folk a brilliant sense of calm, humble sense of care for personal safety, safety of others and of the broader humanity, everywhere. We were taught to endure, till the ground and build a future on based on learning, hard work corporation and community. We were taught to feed, honor and protect the needy and receive the stranger with no strings attached. Our homes were, and remain, open to all. Hearts we share... For all and with all... Known and unknown. Hence my personal dedication and eternal commitment to helping others find life, meaningful structure; healing; real essence and purpose in their personal journeys through life. All across the nations, I preach and write, counseling, warning; healing and guiding many to their eternal and earthly life goals. It is my wish that as you read these short stories and pointers, you discover for yourself the essence of life and find the grace to thrive in life and all it brings.