In the aftermath of the Dana Airlines 992 crash of June 3, 2012, in Lagos, Nigeria – in which my younger sister was killed – I wrestled with what my role would be to help instigate change to a corrupt aviation system that had caused the needless deaths of over 160 people. In addition, I wanted to do something to create a lasting legacy for my sister and all the unfortunate victims of that ill-fated flight.

Because I've always found writing cathartic, I began to journal and express the gamut of emotions I was feeling. Before long, I began to receive calls and emails from people, telling me how much my writing was helping them through their own healing process. That singular fact birthed the idea for this book, which has since taken on a life of it's own as I've expressed my thoughts succinctly but strongly, in an attempt to be a voice for change.

This book is the result of my life transforming journey that began on June 3, 2012, and while it specifically addresses the Nigerian context, it's applicable anywhere in the world where people are desperate for positive change.

Joseph Thompson