Wambui Bahati

Wambui Bahati

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Wambui Bahati is an inspirational and motivational speaker, authorand entertainer. She began her formal theatrical studies at New YorkUniversity School of the Arts and made her professional theatricaldebut in Godspell at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. She went on to perform in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind –the musical, The Wiz and Crowns.

Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the one-woman musicals Balancing ActandI Am Domestic Violence.Both of these shows have received national acclaim for the unique waythat they provide outstanding entertainment while dealing withimportant issues in our communities.

Named John Ann Washington at birth, Wambui Bahati is her new legalname taken on during the "reinvention of herself." In Swahili Wambuimeans "singer of songs," Bahati means, "my fortune is good." The nativeNorth Carolinian lives in New York City and is the proud mother of twoadult daughters. She is the author of the highly acclaimed, tell-all,autobiographical self-help book, You Don't Know Crazy - My Life Before, During, After, Above and Beyond Mental Illness and the soon to be released 'They' Are Not Going To Save Us - 10 Ways to Love Heal and Save Ourselves.

Her passion: "Reminding You of Your Magnificence."

Second Book of the Gastar Series: Children of Discord

Second Book of the Gastar Series: Children of Discord

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<p>In the second of the four-part series of novellas, teen assassin Shevata re-enters the city of Gastar two centuries later, seeking the evil boy Goldeon as he plots destruction of the city.  The clash of the dangerous kids from the past affect the entire city, placing the people in danger.  Shevata also reflects back on her past actions and decisions and takes steps to re-claim her own humanity. Kindle, ebook versions to follow.</p>

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<h3>Inspirational</h3> <p><em>I have to admit that I had never heard of this person prior to reading her book. However, through her story &quot;You don't Know Crazy&quot; I have come to admire Wambui Bahati.</em></p><p><em>Bahati suffers from mental illness and although this is one of the cornerstones of her book, she uses as a stepping board to inspire and show the world that even though you suffer from mental illness, you CAN reclaim your life.</em></p><p><em>Bahati had a terrific life to the outside world, she even appeared in shows, however, what the world did not see is a woman quickly spiraling downwards. She lost it all - left with only two options, she chose to live.</em></p><p><em>This book is written in an honest and often extremely funny way. The author obviously chooses to express herself through humor and this was quite inspiring. She retells her story and as she describes the hell that she went through, I could actually feel myself in her shoes - living it in my own head and heart.</em></p><p><em>I like the positive message this book sends out and I really like Bahati's take on life. She also included, in the book, some wonderful natural remedies and lifestyle changes that have helped her and actually could benefit us all.</em></p><p>This was an excellent read. <br />- www.bookshipper.blogspot.com </p><hr align="center" size="1" width="60%" /><h3>Review of You Don't Know Crazy by Wambui Bahati</h3> <p><em>This is a story about a woman that went from performing live on Broadway to being on welfare. But, this isn't just another story of a fallen diva from fame. There are a lot of deep underlying issues that shapes Wambui Bahati's biography.</em></p><p><em>Wambui Bahati was diagnosed with manic depressive illness at the age of 43. The story talks about some of Bahati low points in her life. Many women will be able to relate to dealing with mental illness and the different struggles of dealing with life.</em></p><p><em>There are many characters that make up a story and it's not any different with &quot;You Don't Know Crazy&quot;. Bahati talks about her family, friends, ex-husband and other people she meet along the way. Bahati talks about her childhood and growing up in the south during the 50's. I can really relate to different parts of Bahati's story. For example, I can relate to her religious background and growing up in the south. I had a similar religious background and I grew up in the south. I can remember the church and family members telling me to live my life right or I would burn in hell. Bahati had a similar experience and didn't know what was right or wrong. Eventually, she was able to follow everyone else.</em></p><p><em>Also, I like that &quot;You Don't Know Crazy&quot; doesn't come off as preachy or self righteous. There have been many times that I have heard people say be positive or you should be inspired by this person success. I can remember reading a part in the book when Bahati was reading a self help book and she was so frustrated that she threw the book across the room. It was really hard for her to listen to inspirational quotes when she had problems paying the bills.</em></p><p><em>I know some people will find it shocking that Wambui Bahati had mental illness problems and was in different mental illness facilities. There are many people and families dealing with mental illness. Most of the time people don't even realize that there is a mental illness problem.</em></p><p><em>Wambui Bahati's story is so powerful and she is able to rise above it all. Also, this book is for anyone that's dealing with mental illness and it will inspire you to want overcome it.</em><br /> - Elizabeth Pou (Review Source: ezinearticles.com)</p>