The Hesitant Freshman: A Dream Left Behind

By Jones Samwenda

A moving and relatable coming-of-age story, The Hesitant Freshman: A Dream Left Behind is a journey of discovery, heartbreak, and resilience.
Wila Sakamana's life has always been shaped by dreams; dreams of filmmaking, stories, and a future of creativity with his childhood friend, Etambuyu. But as he stands on the cusp of adulthood, his parents' expectations clash with his aspirations. After receiving an acceptance letter to a prestigious filmmaking school, Wila is faced with an impossible decision: follow his passion for cinema or live up to his family's rigid vision of success.
Torn between his dreams and his duty, Wila embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his fears, his parents' pressures, and the unraveling bond with Etambuyu. The Hesitant Freshman is a poignant exploration of dreams, love, and the price of following your heart in a world full of expectations. With rich characters, emotional depth, and a story that resonates with anyone who's ever been made to choose between their dreams and reality, this is the first book in the Wila Sakamana Series.
In a society where expectations can be suffocating, will Wila find his way back to the dream he left behind; or will it slip away forever?
The journey begins here; before Wila must make the hardest choice of his life in The Reluctant Dropout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DZ32YKFX
• ISBN13: 9798312783179
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"