Behind You, Dad by Maxwell Mkoki

Maxwell Mkoki migrated from Zimbabwe to New Zealand in 2005, and almost twenty years later, he has written a book based on his experiences. This moving and insightful book is centred around conversations between a father and his son, touching on many aspects of living a fulfilled life and the many challenges that can be thrown at individuals, especially when starting over in a new country.

Behind You, Dad touches on many elements of life while encouraging strong relationships between parents and their children. This beautiful and well-written book promotes respect, togetherness, compassion and empathy and provides many valuable suggestions for succeeding in a new community. The lessons in this book will resonate with all families, but particularly for any families relocating in this increasingly global world.

The author shares his hard-won life experiences about living as an immigrant, and it is full of wisdom and practical strategies for making the best of life in a new country.

Inspiring and thought-provoking, Behind You, Dad will spark many conversations and is highly recommended for migrant families or anyone interested in their stories. But it has a much broader audience—it really is a book for all!

Castle Publishing