1980. I was twelve years old, growing up in a small village in Tamil Nadu. Life was simple and quiet. We had no electricity at home, which meant no lights, no fans—and no studying after sunset. But somehow, it also meant no stress! Once school was done, I helped my father climb Palmyra trees at […]

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A Humble Beginning Born into a large family of eight siblings in a small Indian village, Jebamony Mathias’ childhood was shaped by hardship and humility. His father, a daily wage laborer, and his homemaker mother instilled in him the values of perseverance and faith. Against all odds, young Jeb pursued education with relentless determination – […]

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Every word in this memoir has been penned with a silent prayer. What you now hold in your hands is an honest, unflinching account of my life—a tapestry woven with pain, faith, and hope. I can say with conviction that it is 99 percent true. For years, I lacked the courage to share this story. […]

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