{"product_id":"fina-mean-while-winston-moctar-9798256186500","title":"Fin...a mean while: Once a Child","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce a Child\u003c\/em\u003e is a reflective and deeply personal memoir by Winston Moctar that explores the experiences, memories, and lessons that shape a human life. Through a series of thoughtful chapters and real life encounters, the author reflects on childhood, hardship, travel, friendship, and the search for meaning in a complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom growing up in poverty and navigating early struggles, to traveling across countries and meeting people from many cultures, Moctar shares moments that shaped his understanding of kindness, resilience, and human connection. The book moves between stories of family, friendships, loss, and unexpected encounters that reveal how ordinary moments can carry powerful lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the narrative, the author examines important questions about life, compassion, inequality, personal responsibility, and the value of human dignity. His reflections encourage readers to think deeply about their own experiences and the choices that shape their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core, \u003cem\u003eOnce a Child\u003c\/em\u003e is about growth. It shows how memories, mistakes, and relationships can guide a person toward greater wisdom and empathy. The stories highlight the power of kindness, the importance of self reflection, and the belief that even in a difficult world, individuals can still choose understanding and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will resonate with readers who enjoy memoirs that combine personal storytelling with philosophical reflection. It is a journey through the author's life, but it also invites readers to consider their own path, their own values, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Winston Moctar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256186500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Winston Moctar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 4.37w x 0.67d","brand":"Winston Moctar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666044162303,"sku":"9798256186500","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fina-mean-while-winston-moctar-9798256186500","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}