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Anarchy in west Africa
Just like a popular adage posits, experience is the best teacher. Books are better educators. Making a quick reminisce to my high school days, my literature teacher introduced a Novel entitled FACELESS by AMMA DARKO a Ghanaian author this book exposed the evil activities in the western part of Africa especially in Ghana as at 2014. The main theme of this book tells about poverty and violence that compelled children into streetism that is engaging in vices such as prostitution, theft, etc This story began with little Fofo of 14 years who often sleeps on the streets of Agbogbloshie a popular Ghanaian market The market was popularly referred to sodom and Gomorrah,due to the evil activities been carried out by residents of the area . Fofo gradually joined other adult to watch pornography And drink alchohol . Just like the wishes of every street children, she alway dream of living in a convenient apartment as seen in most wealthy homes . However, a notorious street lord called Poison attempted rapping fofo but she excaped the abuse and ran to her best friends house Odarley. The Next day,Upon visiting her mother (maa Tsuru) , she was informed about her elder sister(Baby T) death and how poison threatened to kill her too if she dares to expose his crime. Fofo mourned Baby T bitterly in silence maa tsuru advised Fofo to Escape for her safety. The story behind baby T ‘s death was manslaughter she was beaten to death and her naked body was dumped at the open market square. This tragedy led Fofo into a cry for Justice and vengeance for the death of Baby T . Fofo luckily came in contact with a group of journalists and human rights activists running a documentation NGO called MUTE in Ghana. In Conclusion,the organization took up the matter, uncovered the information about the fate of homeless children on the street . The principal offenders were discovered and made to face the Law accordingly.
By Gift Omono2 years ago in BookClub
Silhouettes of Real Things
Grandpa Bernie died from a stroke in 1994. I was only three years old then so I don't have any memories of him. But there have been bits and pieces of him left behind that affected me as I got older. I have a stuffed rabbit and a picture of him handing it to me on my first Easter. I have stories of him and the kind of man he was that was told to me by my family. Most importantly, I have a book of poems he wrote which was published after he passed away.
By Jean Bruce2 years ago in BookClub
Through Wardrobes
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - and actually the entire Narnia series - is one of the first full books I remember my parents reading to me, then reading and even re-reading the entire set to myself at a young age, and already thinking I must re-read again when I'd forgotten too much.
By Ellen Stedfeld2 years ago in BookClub
A Book that Changed Me: "Don't Ever Tell" by Kathy O'Beirne
I've read many fiction books in one sitting, but the moment I picked up this particular book, I couldn't put it down. I was around 11, about to turn 12, on my first trip to Thailand with my family. I noticed it on my parents' shelf and decided to bring it with me. However, it wasn't until the long journey to Mae Sot that I finally started reading it. The book was called “Don’t Ever Tell” by Kathy O’Beirne.
By Karina Thyra2 years ago in BookClub
Lost My Way in the Darkness
In 2019, my interest in reading was rekindled after a lengthy hiatus, but I discovered that my thirst for short stories was greater than for full-length books. As a result, I searched online for free websites to use to sate my appetite. I discovered several apps and sites that provided ample results, which I consumed with relish.
By Mack D. Ames2 years ago in BookClub
