Boy Who Never Gave Up: A Refugee's Epic Journey to Triumph

Emmanuel Taban, a 16-year-old Sudanese boy, was abducted and tortured by government forces, falsely accused of spying for the South Sudanese rebels. He fled to South Africa, living on the street and facing many dangers. Despite having only five years of schooling, he completed school and medical studies, specializing as a pulmonologist and making a ground-breaking discovery in the treatment of hypoxemic COVID-19 patients. His life story is one of survival against all odds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers SA

In 1994, at the tender age of sixteen, Emmanuel Taban found himself abruptly thrust into the midst of a war-ravaged Sudan. Tragically, in the preceding months, he had been abducted and subjected to unimaginable torture at the hands of government forces, who falsely accused him of spying for the South Sudanese rebels. Despite the unbearable pain and trauma he endured, Emmanuel managed to escape his captors, holding onto the faint hope of being reunited with his family. However, his journey took an unexpected turn, leading him on a long and arduous trek through numerous African countries, ultimately culminating in South Africa.

Arriving in South Africa with nothing but the clothes on his back and five years of schooling under his belt, Emmanuel faced an uphill battle. He spent countless months living on the streets, braving numerous dangers and hardships. Yet, his unwavering determination and resilience remained steadfast. Driven by a burning desire to pursue a proper education, Emmanuel completed his schooling and then went on to pursue his medical studies. After specialising as a pulmonologist in 2018, he made a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially revolutionise the treatment of hypoxemic COVID-19 patients.

Emmanuel's life story is a testament to the human spirit's indomitable strength. Overcoming extreme poverty, racism, and xenophobia, he has emerged as a remarkable individual. His journey from a war-torn Sudan to a successful physician in South Africa is a heart-warming and inspiring tale of survival against all odds. Emmanuel's story serves as a reminder that no matter how bleak the circumstances may seem, with determination, resilience, and a unwavering pursuit of education, one can overcome adversity and achieve greatness.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781776191413