My Life

About the Book

My Life. Dakta Okom-The Tree Stump is an autobiography of the first Ophthalmic Clinical Officer of Kitgum district who rises from the family of a peasant and porter to find financial liberation in education.
This is a story of grit, tenacity and resilience of a man facing generational abject poverty and unwavering resolve to break ranks with his past and secure a date with prosperity in his future.
After 3 generations, the death of a son over failure to pay fees inspires a family to break the poverty jinx by educating a son to become an Ophthalmic Clinical Officer.

About the Author

Ojul Odora Onesimus is a retired Ophthalmic Clinical Officer based in Kitgum District, Uganda. Prior to scripting an account of my life, my career started as a teacher, I subsequently enrolled as a clinical Nurse before retiring as an Ophthalmic Clinical Officer. My storytelling competence is moulded around the culture and tradition of my people, where the fireplace (Wangoo) is designed for home-schooling. ‘My life’ is a firsthand account of my inspiring life journey through decades of civil war and civil service in Northern Uganda. An account of resilience and endurance of a man with a vision of transformational education. This autobiography is my debut work, as a published Writer. In this book, I highlighted a journey of triumph over many daunting adversities to showcase the power of how one man’s story can inspire a generation. I use this story to pass on wisdom attained from my lifetime experiences to my descendants.