In The Life Changer, Ummi (the main character) also has four children namely: Omar, Teemah, Jamilah and Bint. Personalities of every child differ and are an expression of his/her age and status in the family.

The eldest is a teenage boy Omar just admitted to the university and thus the center of pride and enthusiasm of the whole family at the beginning of the novel. Teemah is snarky and inquisitive, whereas, Jamilah is more introverted. Bint is the youngest and she is bright and her teacher regards her intellect also admires her swiftness of thinking and confidence in the scene where they open up the seven-day novel.

The relationships of the kids of Ummi indicate a very close interconnected family that has mutual respect and a sense of humor. The brother and sister are always full of joy, teasing one another and arguing, sharing stories, which once again outlines a healthy and communicative family.

They are different in age and personality, but they can listen to each other as well as to the mother, demonstrating the balance in love, respect, and curiosity. This gives life to life lessons that Ummi gives them through her storytelling, not only to entertain them, but to educate them about the world and prepare them to face life, especially when Omar moves to the university stage.

The life changer novel written by Khadija Abubakar Jalli shows clearly how the major theme of change and transformation can be displayed through the characters, setting, as well as the life experiences of a person, particularly concerning the aspect of university life and personal development. Even the title indicates that life is in constant motion and that some choices or events can heavily change the direction of a person.

1. Movement to a New Stage of Life
The transitional moment is the most direct one; it is the transition form high school to university, so that we can think of Omar and Salma. The process of entering university actually stages the first step to another life, Omar is full of opportunities and on the other hand responsibilities. This is the point that the whole story is triggered by as Ummi starts thinking how education can become a kind of life changer when treated well.

2. Self-Realization, Personal Growth
Other characters in the novel undergo personal transformations: some are better and some are worse. For instance:

Salma goes through numerous turning points as she is the one to reap the fruits of her actions. Her pride and lack of judgment end up showing her regrets, and that way, experiences can give people self-realization and improvement.

Ummi in her accounts looks back at her transition of being a student in university to being a mother, and how it is maturity, experience and being a mother have molded her.

3. Transformation of Moral and Social
The novel demonstrates the way university can change behavior, values, and identity of people. There are some who change in a positive way learning to be self-sufficient and take charge. Others go into bad habits like cultism, cheating and fraud and this depicts that change without strong principles can bring about downfall in morals.

4. Education as a Change Agent
Education has been displayed as a strong instrument of change and especially for women. The plot demonstrates the possibility of learning to make decisions and challenge conventions, and pursue a better life, through the voices of such characters as Ummi and Salma.

In The Life Changer Novel by Khadija Abubakar Jalli, family relationships have been significant in molding the characteristics, principles and significance of the children particularly in connection of Ummi (mother) and her children. This novel employs family storytelling in order to show the impact that parents have regarding the perception of their children on life, education, and morality.

1. Guidance and Ethical Training by the Parents
As a mother, Ummi has an active role in directing her children through stories bestowed with life teachings, especially regarding life in the university. Her discussions alongside the inclusion of Omar in the university demonstrate a positive attitude towards children management which is quite practical. She not only celebrates his success but she uses that time to prepare him and his siblings of what they are to face in their future. This reveals how good involvement of the parents contributes to the development of responsible, value-oriented children.

2. Open Communication
The open and respectful communication in the family is described. The children listen to their mother and take part in her stories, it shows a home environment with conversations and education promoted. This type of openness is a way that Ummi can transfer wisdom to her children that is truly relatable and effective at making her children self-aware and able to think critically.

3. Constructive and Coherent Family Organization
The family is depicted to be supportive and united, celebrating everything together and being sincerely interested in each other’s lives. This emotional support is useful for the confidence and identity of these kids. In her case, when Omar is enrolled at the university, he will be proud and motivated by the fact that his family cheers him along, supporting good actions and the desire to work hard.