Literature / Testimony
Dunia News – May 2025
In her deeply moving book “Rising from Shadows: A Tale of Faith and Strength”, Nigerian writer Idah Stephen Sampson—born on May 24, 1995, in the quiet village of Apiapum, Cross River State—offers more than just a personal narrative. Her work is a heartfelt testimony, a lifeline extended to all those who have suffered in silence, in the shadows, unable to name or voice their pain.
Raised in a devout Christian household marked by strict values and little room for expression, Idah faced hidden struggles early in life. Behind the façade of a respectable upbringing were untold hardships: abuse, spiritual torment, emotional confusion, and battles that words could not capture.
“This book is a testimony of pain, survival, awakening, and transformation,” she writes. “It is for anyone who has ever questioned their faith, their worth, or their place in the world.”
With sincerity and strength, Rising from Shadows breaks taboos and illuminates the path to healing. Idah reminds readers that resilience is possible, that faith can be restored, and that scars can become sources of power.
This book speaks to:
The child whose voice was never heard,
The youth who wandered in search of meaning,
And the adult still trying to piece together their past.
More than a memoir, this book is a beacon of hope, a courageous act of healing through storytelling.
— Dunia News
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