The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival Author: Bozoma Saint John

The Urgent Life by Bozoma Saint John is a powerful memoir that pulses with emotion, courage, and unapologetic truth. Known globally as a marketing powerhouse and cultural icon, Saint John steps away from the boardroom to share her deeply personal journey through love, devastating loss, and the radical decision to live with urgency.

In this intimate narrative, she recounts:

The whirlwind romance and heartbreak of losing her husband to cancer

The challenges of single motherhood and navigating grief while in the public eye

Her rise in corporate America as a Black woman breaking barriers

The spiritual and emotional reckoning that led her to redefine success

How choosing joy, vulnerability, and authenticity became acts of survival

Saint John’s writing is bold, lyrical, and deeply human. She doesn’t shy away from pain—instead, she transforms it into a manifesto for living fully, loving fiercely, and embracing every moment. The heart-shaped design on the cover, rendered in vibrant red and pink, symbolizes both the fragility and strength of the human spirit.

This memoir is more than a story—it’s a call to action for anyone who has faced loss, questioned their path, or longed to reclaim their voice. It’s especially resonant for Kenyan readers navigating personal reinvention, grief, or the pursuit of purpose in a fast-changing world.