"“Mbona is a Zulu word meaning ‘I see’.
Mbona Private Nature Reserve is a glorious slice of paradise nestled in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, South Africa, which I have the privilege to call home.
These stories, which were gathered over many years of living on Mbona, were originally intended to be a podcast, but then I decided to compile them into this audiobook.
Herein I share moments, experiences, events, and memories. I’m sure those who know Mbona will relate to much that is shared here, but whether you know Mbona or not, I do hope that you will be inspired to adventure and make your own treasured memories.
Happy listening, happy memory making.”
– Sonja Wood"
"“This story began life as a podcast!
When I had recorded 11 episodes I decided to convert the podcast into an audiobook. I therefore continued from chapter 12, with this in mind.
So here it is, Talking Audiobooks, as the title states, this is me talking to you, about my journey in this field of narrating, creating, publishing and distributing audiobooks.” – Sonja Wood"
"My objective in writing this book is to share how God’s love has been our greatest source of support and strength through our life’s journey. I emphasise how God has been our councillor, comforter, director and ever-present source of strength in times of suffering."
"This book is an adventure story of high drama, deep emotion and intense trauma. Pain, tears, confusion and desperation are frequent companions. The reader is invited to share the innermost feelings of a mother watching her children suffer. Nevertheless, joy and laughter keep bursting through the prevailing struggles of life. The reference point to which this life story is anchored is the Word of God as found in the Holy Scriptures, and revealed in the person Jesus Himself, and awareness of whose intimate, immediate abiding Presence is the key to transforming tragedy into triumph. – Jonathan Leach
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2"
"A day to day account of the life of a home educating family.
How a learning lifestyle occurs naturally in daily living as well as seeing to all the necessary practical needs of family.
We hope this journal not only encourages you to relax and enjoy your learning lifestyle as a home educator but also that it prompts you to begin a journal of your own.
'This is a personal daily journal of a month in the life of my family. So many families asked me: “How do you do it?” They wanted to know how much time I spent home educating (Homeschooling) my children. I replied: “As much time as I spend being a parent!” The best way that I could share how this is possible, was to write a daily journal of a month in my life.' - Sonja Wood"
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