Review: Teka Legacy

by Dee Osah

Teka Legacy by Dee Osah tells the story of an idealistic woman and a family who are brought together through a serendipitous series of events, and their journey to find peace, happiness, and security. It is a heartwarming entanglement of family, faith, and romance reminiscent of "Hallmark Movie Channel" movies.

Although bland at times, the author's storytelling enticed this reader to turn the pages and partake in the journey the characters would embark on even though where the characters would eventually end up was quite predictable. In true Hallmark movie fashion, the story was slow to build, and therefore slow to capture my interest. However, as it went on, I became more engrossed. This was in part due to the slight twists and turns of the plot, the endearing qualities of the main characters, and the intuitive feeling that I was cautiously being taught about the challenges of a culture that I have had limited insight into.

Yet it was the family dynamics of the Teka's that truly pulled me in. We seldom get to choose who our family is, and because of this, we may take them for granted or set unrealistic expectations, ending up hurt, angry, or disappointed. The Teka family, a diverse group that was "hand-picked" to be put together, loved each other despite their differences and their challenges. Using the physical and emotional scars of both the female and male protagonists, the author formed the foundation of the transformative path that all would have to travel, each in their own way. The "family" was in no way perfect, but showed that they were perfect for each other. So much so that this reader began to wonder if Teka Legacy is not pure non-fiction but largely based on the personal experiences of the author, or someone quite close to her.

The sometimes poorly demonstrated parallel timelines, and repetitive sharing of internal thoughts, led to my not having high expectations for this book. I was pleasantly surprised. If you are looking for a light read, and will not be turned off by the blatant Christian theme, or clean mushiness, you just may be surprised too.

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