Rules of the Road: The Tonga Proverbs

Dr. Steady Moono's life has taken him away from his native Zambia, and he worries that his children will never know Africa in a real and intimate way. When he relates stories of sharing a fire with elders, who in turn shared their wisdom and guidance, he tries to keep his children's imaginations from failing them. They did not have the experience of growing up surrounded by the many beautiful traditions and rituals of life in the savannah plains of southern Zambia, as he did.

With this in mind, Dr. Moono gathered some of the most beloved proverbs of his childhood to help inspire those young minds. Paired with illustrations by Monica Lord, these traditional Zambian lessons are available to a new generation. These sayings represent universal truths that can make all the difference in one's life. Simple yet profound, within them hides great wisdom, warmth, and humor.

If you feel as if you are lost in the wilderness of life, the wisdom here may help guide you to peace and safety.