A woman born, in Kenya, on Friday 13th struggles with bad luck and tragedy before finding a way to live with her fate.
A true life story of love, loss and happenstance of time and place, "Born on Friday 13th is an inspirational story of survival and perseverance in the face of obstacles, big and small. It is an affirmation that we can all make the most out of our lives, even if it looks like we've been dealt a bad hand.
Anna was born in Kenya and, with her family, had a fairly idyllic early childhood, riding horses and enjoying the love of family and friends. But then her father became ill and sent her to meet her mother. Anna was angry that he didn't come with her and didn't tell her mother that he wasn't feeling well. Three weeks later, he died and young Anna blamed herself for his death.
The political climate in Kenya changed when the country won its independence. Fearing for the safety of her family, Anna's mother sent her daughter to South Africa. Anna was 12 years when she was put on a boat for South Africa with a woman and her four sons. She had no idea when or if she would ever see her mother again....