When I'm weak then I'm Strong

About the Book

In this book, the author gives readers a glimpse at how an 11 year old boy with cerebral palsy is living positively. Meeting Masha in this book will leave you with a whole new perspective about life. Maybe there is nothing to complain or wallow about in life. Or maybe there are life lessons that are supposed to teach us something, or help us be better. It will inspire care givers educators to be open minded and empathetic in their practice when caring and addressing health needs of children with cerebral palsy and disabilities. It will teach children and youth to be best buddies and supportive of their peers with physical disabilities. It will remind families the importance of family support and above all trusting and yielding to the one who is above all things – God.

About the Author

Caroline Machiri is a wife and a mother of three; a public health practitioner, youth educator and co-founder and CEO of The Shepherd Foundation Inc., a non-profit organization in New Jersey that serves as a resource for individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy and brain damage. She holds a Master of Public Health Degree in Nutrition (MPH) from Liberty University. Their first son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after suffering from brain damage. She is originally from Zimbabwe.