Nqaba: Grief & Hope 2nd Ed.

We have all asked the question: Why does God allow bad things to happen to good

people?

In this profound expression by Thulani ‘Yeyeye’ Gumede, the author recalls his

spiritual journey in the aftermath of losing his six-month-old son, Nqaba, to cot

death.

When little Nqaba earned his wings, his parents were understandably devastated.

Devoted Christians, this tragic loss saw Thulani and Nompilo, his wife, give up on

God after wrestling with the hard questions of life: Why did we have to lose our

child? Why not me instead?

In this heartfelt account, Thulani expresses the emotional upheavals that he

experienced with no holds barred as he digs into the deep and dirty pain and

suffering. He admits to the fact that he stopped praying and reading the Bible.

He confesses about how he started hating God. He even shares the extremely

personal, emotionally-charged letter that he wrote to God, Creator of heaven and

earth, questioning the reason for loss, hurt and pain, and purpose of life.

How does it all unfold? Does God answer his questions? Does Thulani return to

God? This gut-wrenching account uncovers more than just a story; it bares the very

soul of a person who has lost his most precious gift – his son, his heart, his soul –

after only six short months.

This must-read book, Nqaba: Grief and Hope, is written mainly for those who have

lost their loved ones, but it is also a helpful book for those who do not know how to

deal with loved ones who are grieving.