JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Bula Buka Publishers is proud to welcome Letago Gloria Rantho to its growing family of African storytellers. Her deeply personal and courageous memoir, “And Yet She Bled Forward”, is scheduled for release at the end of September 2026.
In “And Yet She Bled Forward”, Rantho transforms pain into power and adversity into purpose. The memoir chronicles her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), paranoia, and domestic violence—emerging as a symbol of unwavering resilience and faith. Rising from profound hardship into influential leadership roles as Founder and Anchor of The Pink Dress Disorder and Founder of The Healing Atelier, Rantho’s life stands as a testament to the extraordinary strength of the human spirit.
“This book is a fearless story of triumph, victory, and empowerment—a compelling reminder that our scars need not define us, but can instead become the foundation upon which greatness is built,” Rantho shared. “Through every setback, betrayal, and battle, I chose to bleed forward, proving that even in life’s darkest moments, hope, healing, and purpose remain possible.”
More than a memoir, “And Yet She Bled Forward” is a movement—an invitation to confront the wounds of the past, embrace the journey of healing, and discover the courage to rise again. Rantho’s story stands as living proof that brokenness can become beauty, pain can become purpose, and survival can become legacy.
A proud daughter of Mamone, South Africa, Rantho has dedicated her life to empowering women through her ministry of encouragement, firmly believing that mental illness is spiritual and that prayer brings healing. Through her work, she encourages women to “name and shame monsters” for breakthrough.
By joining Bula Buka Publishers, Rantho aligns with a mission to empower storytellers, elevate African narratives, and deliver publishing with excellence, authenticity, and creative edge.
The book will be available in bookstores across South Africa and the SADC region upon its September 2026 release. Readers will find the book at leading retailers including Exclusive Books, Bargain Books, Takealot, and select independent bookstores.
For now, “And Yet She Bled Forward” is available for pre-order at www.bulabuka.co.za/shop.
Letago Gloria Rantho is an author from Mamone, South Africa. Despite a troubled childhood bruised by her own role model, she overcame profound hardship to rise into influential leadership roles. She is the Founder and Anchor of The Pink Dress Disorder and the Founder of The Healing Atelier, a healing institute. Through her ministry of empowerment, she encourages women to embrace healing and breakthrough, firmly believing that mental illness is spiritual and that prayer brings restoration.
About Bula Buka Publishers
Founded in 2014, Bula Buka Publishers is a proudly South African publisher and book distributor dedicated to empowering storytellers, elevating African narratives, and delivering publishing with excellence, authenticity, and creative edge.
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