{"product_id":"the-degree-was-never-mine-john-monyjok-maluth-9798186510581","title":"The Degree Was Never Mine: Parents, Pressure, and the Search for Purpose","description":"What happens when a graduate hands his father the graduation gown and says: \u003cbr\u003e\"These belong to you. You are the one who wanted this degree.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat moment becomes the heart of this powerful and deeply human book about education, family pressure, identity, purpose, and the search for meaningful living in the modern world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn many societies, especially across Africa, parents sacrifice greatly to educate their children. They want stability, respect, and protection from poverty. But somewhere between guidance and control, many young people quietly lose themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome become successful on paper while feeling emotionally disconnected from their own lives.\u003cbr\u003eIn The Degree Was Never Mine, John Monyjok Maluth explores: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy parents push certain careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between guidance and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily pressure and emotional debt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduates who feel lost after success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalents ignored since childhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fear of disappointing parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducation beyond employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe future of work, family, and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow parents can guide wisely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow students can choose responsibly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWritten in a clear, thoughtful, and emotionally honest style, this book speaks to students, parents, teachers, church leaders, and anyone wrestling with questions about identity, responsibility, and purpose. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not a book encouraging rebellion against parents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is a book encouraging conversation, wisdom, responsibility, and humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you have ever felt trapped between expectations and authenticity, between survival and meaning, or between obedience and self-discovery, this book was written for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStart reading today and rethink what education is truly meant to produce: \u003cbr\u003enot just workers, but integrated human beings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Monyjok Maluth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798186510581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"John Monyjok Maluth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174251602175,"sku":"9798186510581","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-degree-was-never-mine-john-monyjok-maluth-9798186510581","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}