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In this powerful and unforgettable memoir that has been thirty years in the making, Dr. Joseph Onigbinde, renowned medical practitioner, intellectual, and servant of God, traces the events leading up to the miraculous incident that changed his life forever.
Brilliant right from a young age, Dr. Onigbinde had to learn to depend wholly on God, especially after his father passed away. Although he had bright prospects as an academic genius, Onigbindeʼs trajectory was often in danger of being derailed by forces beyond his control. With a narrative that is as educative as it is gripping, Onigbinde impresses upon readers the fact that when everything and everyone else fails, God always comes through for his children.
And yet, Onigbinde, a former head boy of the famed Federal Government College Ilorin, is careful to show that being steadfast with God doesn’t guarantee one a life without problems, but rather, just as it is promised in Romans 8:28, the assurance lies in the fact that God will always make provisions for the faithful. These lessons and valuable other messages backed by the Scriptures, as well as songs and prayers, are melded together with Dr. Onigbindeʼs wealth of experience and wisdom, to give this layered memoir a value that transcends mere inspiration.
I Am A Miracle is an exceptional book. It enlightens, entertains and motivates. In documenting the ups-and-downs of existence, Dr. Onigbinde reveals the kindness and evil of men, but more importantly, he leads us to consider how spiritual battles are constantly being fought over our lives, our very destinies.
This memoir is not only a vindication of the author’s Christian faith, but also pays homage to the famed indomitable Nigerian spirit, while reinforcing the universal belief that “Winners never quit, while quitters never win.” This gem of a book should be owned by every aspiring student and the sturdy believer, particularly, of the Christian faith; the book also seats well with all avid readers and those who thirst for knowledge, and most critically, those who need to know that they are special, and as such, must never despair but keep on holding onto hope of benefiting from eternal life, more importantly, through Christ.
Usman Oladipo Akanbi
President, Association of Nigerian Authors