I Am The Queen of My Own Body

About the Book

A self-help and empowering story about an AIDS-orphan-girl (Phumelela), in her late stages of HIV,  who discovers a  world within herself – her immune system – when she is about to die. In this world Phumelela encounters a fighter-cell (T-helper) that tells her that she is ‘the queen of her own body’, and that her ‘kingdom’ is in danger of invasion by an alien queen (AIDS). T-helper, also known as a T-cell is the leader of Phumelela’s CD4 soldiers. They are a type of white blood cells (lymphocytes) that contribute to maximizing the capabilities of immune function.  T-helper can be compared to a general of the CD4 soldiers on the battle field. With the support and love that she receives from her grandmother (Gogo), Phumelela must face and confront the intruding AIDS villain by using nutrition, medication and affirmations. Will she be able to take on the deadly disease which has taken millions of innocent children’s lives around the world?

With the Love of God, all things are possible!

About the Author

Siphiwo Sobopha was born on February 12, 1983 in eNgcobo, South Africa. He is a God-gifted artist, with a BA (degree) in Motion Picture medium. In college he majored in animation and sub-majored in directing and scriptwriting. Siphiwo has done a few short animations, of which some of them have won national (South African) awards for their strong narrative and cultural relevance. One that he is mostly proud of is his graduation project, which he wrote, directed and animated, that has been broadcasted by SABC (South African Broadcast Corporation) TV. It also won best animation in college. Siphiwo also illustrates and writes gags for his own, self-created, Sunday comic strip – also published in RSA. Siphiwo has done illustrations for some children’s books but this is his first children’s picture-book writing, tackling on a very serious and relevant subject matter. And this is what he endeavours to do – glorifying the name of God by inspiring and entertaining people with his creativity, artistic and spiritual talents.

“This book has been inspired by the Holy Spirit who dwells with me and lives in me. The world cannot accept Him. Because the world does not see Him or know Him. But I know Him for the wisdom and ability He has given me to write and illustrate this book for the HIV/AIDS orphans and victims around the world. All glory and praise go to Him.”

                                                                                Siphiwo Sobopha