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OverviewWhen her grandmother dies because help comes too late, seven-year-old Amaka vows to become the kind of healer her community never had. That vow carries her from the red earth of rural Nigeria into the unforgiving corridors of medical school, where ambition collides with memory and knowledge demands a price. Armed with a sponsorship that feels both like blessing and burden, Amaka must navigate class divides, cultural expectations, and the quiet weight of being a girl who refuses to bend. In the anatomy lab, as she learns to cut into death in order to save life, she confronts questions that are as spiritual as they are scientific: Can faith and medicine truly walk together? Can healing be both clinical and sacred? What does it mean to become Christ's hands in a suffering world? The Oath and the Cross is a rich, thought-provoking novel that invites discussion about: - The intersection of faith and science - Gender expectations and educational opportunity - Rural healthcare inequity - Grief as motivation - The cost of ambition - What it means to serve one's community An emotionally layered story perfect for readers who enjoy meaningful conversations long after the final page. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Felix ShabaPublisher: Felix Shaba (Phd) Imprint: Felix Shaba (Phd) Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9789786840666ISBN 10: 9786840666 Pages: 212 Publication Date: 28 February 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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