'Moses' drawn from the water is a play of purpose; to draw the attention of the good meaning citizens of the international community to the challenges of 'Child Destitution' in the African hinterland. The book like most of Dr. Herbert's works starts with a prologue; Daybreak in Hades; a poetic adaptation from his other works. Then the drama: Moses an African orphan, picked by the riverside and adopted by a childless couple goes to Europe and qualifies as a medical doctor. He marries a Caucasian Nancy, whom he met at school and who has a passion for destitute children. Both return to Moses' home country after studies and establish 'the riverside foundation' to turn lives around for good. Were lives really turned around.? It is a dramatic depiction of love, empathy and determination as the lady doctor adapts to life in a novel cultural setting in the African hinterland. The epilogue; 'My Jewel', a poem was also adapted from another work with the same title by the author.