01/02/2026
Yes — the book you’re referring to is Women and Children: The Soft Vessels: A Call for Men to Rise as Protectors, to End Abuse and Uphold the Sacred Worth of Women and Children by Khokhovula Gundabaloyi. It was published on 5 October 2025 by Empire Mountain Books (Publishing) and is available in both paperback and e-book formats.
Overview of the book:
Women and Children: The Soft Vessels is a non-fiction work that serves as a passionate appeal to men to confront and end cycles of violence, abuse, and silence that harm women and children. The author frames women and children as “sacred vessels” — inherently valuable yet vulnerable — and challenges societal norms that tolerate or perpetuate harm. Through a mix of real-life testimonies, ancestral wisdom, spiritual teachings, and practical lessons, the book urges men to embrace their role as protectors and advocates rather than oppressors. It explores physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse, the devastating impact of violence on families and communities, and offers guidance on healing and breaking harmful generational cycles.
Key themes and focus:
The dignity and sacred worth of women and children
The deep wounds caused by gender-based violence and cultural silence
The responsibilities of men as guardians and protectors
Pathways toward healing, restoration, and positive community change
Teachings drawn from spiritual insight, cultural wisdom, and lived experiences
Details:
Author: Khokhovula Gundabaloyi
Title: Women and Children: The Soft Vessels: A Call for Men to Rise as Protectors, to End Abuse and Uphold the Sacred Worth of Women and Children
Published: 5 October 2025
Publisher: Empire Mountain Books (Publishing)
Pages: Approximately 470 (paperback)
Language: English
Formats: Paperback and e-book (various digital formats available)
Women and Children: The Soft Vessels: A Call for Men to Rise as Protectors, to End Abuse and Uphold the Sacred Worth of Women and Children by Khokhovula Gundabaloyi
