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The Empty Chair

Book summary

Growing up in Soweto, Lerato longs for one thing money can never buy — a father’s love. As poverty, rejection and the pressure to fit in push her toward dangerous choices, she searches for acceptance in all the wrong places, including the attention of older men who promise the life she has always dreamed of.

When heartbreak, betrayal and painful consequences force her to confront the emptiness inside, Lerato discovers that healing begins when she chooses herself over her past. The Empty Chair: Growing Up Without a Father is a deeply moving story of loss, resilience, forgiveness and hope that reminds every reader that an absent parent may shape your childhood, but does not have to define your future.

Nyeleti Mashaba
Author & preacher

About the author

Writing for healing, faith and purpose.

Nyeleti Mashaba is a Christian author, preacher and passionate advocate for personal growth, healing and spiritual transformation. With a heart for encouraging people to discover their true identity in Christ, she writes with honesty, compassion and biblical wisdom.

Through her writing, Nyeleti addresses real-life challenges facing individuals, families and communities, offering hope and practical guidance rooted in God’s Word. Her work explores faith, relationships, healing, purpose and personal restoration.

Driven by a desire to see lives transformed, Nyeleti is committed to helping people walk in freedom, wisdom and confidence as they pursue God’s plan. When she is not writing, she enjoys studying Scripture, mentoring others, engaging in community development and encouraging people to live with faith, purpose and hope.

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Reader love

Kind words from readers.

“This book touched parts of my heart I thought had healed years ago. Lerato's story is honest, painful and incredibly inspiring. Every young woman growing up without a father deserves to read this book.”Nomsa Dlamini · Soweto

“I saw so many young people from my own community in Lerato's journey. This isn't just a novel — it's a conversation that families need to have. I finished the last chapter with tears in my eyes and hope in my heart.”Tsakani Makhubele · Giyani

“The Empty Chair is beautifully written and impossible to put down. It exposes the emotional wounds caused by an absent father while reminding us that healing, forgiveness and purpose are still possible. A powerful and unforgettable read.”Kabelo Mokoena · Johannesburg

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