Title: Leipua of Love
Author: Senitila McKinley
Publication Date: 1989
Page Count: 101
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Leipua of Love is the story of a Tongan woman, who, for the sake of love, leaves her family and friends and all that is familiar and dear to brave the unknown with the man she loves. Senitila tells an involving story that is funny, sad, and spiritually uplifting. In all the trials she faces, she never forgets her relationship with God, a relationship such as you may never have encountered.
My Review:
This book has personal connection to me as it is written by my sister-in-law's mother. I felt very connected to the story for obvious reasons. It means even more to reflect on the story of Dave and Senitila, knowing now that Dave has passed. I love that Senitila has shared this inner part of her life and her journey to be the woman she is today.
I cannot imagine how difficult it would be to leave your family and travel across the world to be with a man you havent known for a very long time. I imagine she was scared, but hopeful. This story is truly a gem and I find it fascinating that Senitila came here without any understanding or knowledge about what the culture was really going to be like,
I for one am thankful that she trusted God and she let him guide her to our lives. What a different life mine would be without her.
Overall Rating: 9/10
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