Imagine growing up being called names that cut deep— names meant to shame you, silence you, or define who you are. What if those labels followed you from childhood into adulthood, showing up at school, at work, in church, and even across different countries and cultures?

In False Labels and Faces of Grace, Mary N. Muchiri invites us into her real-life journey of being wrongly labeled sometimes cruelly—and how she found healing, not through revenge or bitterness, but through the powerful grace of God.

Muchiri, a retired associate professor of English with a PhD in Applied Linguistics, brings both personal and academic insight to her story.

Born in Kenya and later living in the U.S. and U.K., she faced racial slurs, tribal prejudice, gender bias, and even rejection within Christian communities. She was called a thief, a traitor, a liar, and worse. But with each chapter, she shows how God’s grace met her at every low point, turning what was meant to hurt her into something that helped her grow stronger in faith.

She reminds us that only God sees our hearts, and that He alone defines who we are. Muchiri’s story is a powerful message for anyone who has ever been misunderstood, mistreated, or labeled unfairly.

False Labels and Faces of Grace continues the author’s rich legacy of storytelling that connects faith, culture, and healing. Her previous books—Saved Through Fire, Papers on Language and Culture, His Banner Over Me Is Love, The Power of Story, Becoming a Kenyan American and You Have Been Chosen—all reflect her passion for telling stories that matter. These titles are available on Amazon.

With grace as the answer to every false label, this book encourages readers to walk in freedom, forgive boldly, and love with strength.

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Rating: 4.8/5 Stars
Reviewer: Sophia Rogers
Date of Review: May 9, 2025