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Book Review & Art
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Written by David Tash Lumu
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Thursday, 03 September 2009 05:01 |
But we can’t read about being good and successful to be good and successful. We can’t build on what isn’t there. Word Alive Publishers last week presented a selection of books for autograph, and through their common theme: “either lay the foundations for a good life, or, the next step, build on those foundations to be better,” they assembled books authored by seven top divine-oriented writers. And like Word Alive Publisher boss put it: “The African book experience” was at its best.
From Principle Judge, Justice James Ogoola, Pastor Fred Geke, Peter Okalet, Dr. Tokunboh Adeyemo to superb adventure writer, Shel Arensen, the trend of rethinking leadership in Africa grew more alive and engrossing to revelers as passionate writers discussed and shared their drive for writing.
Of the seven books, two suggest that the only way to reach your destiny is by means of religious faith. Justice James Ogoola says it poetically, vivaciously and movingly in his new anthology: Songs of Paradise.
“I am very glad that people have responded positively. My book has a message. And it’s one of the books that has sold beyond Uganda. The reaction has been superb,” said Ogoola during the signing.
Kenyan politician, Kivutha Kibwana says we must strengthen our faith to discover God’s purpose in our lives.
In his two books, Best Foot Forward and Dare to Dream Again, Fred Geke invites you to find out who you really are, what your life is about, and if it’s all worth the effort.
To do so you must grab each day’s opportunity and challenges, not let them pass by, so as to turn your dreams into reality.
Anthony Gitonga’s Pathway to Purpose is along the same lines. Discover yourself and grow; by growing you start out on the road of never-ending improvement.
Ken Monyoncho’s How to Save Money for Investment is very down to earth, and full of practical tips to financial independence; and how to train the brain to avoid paying unnecessary penalties and live on less than you earn – honestly, of course.
Dr Tokunboh Adeyemo looks at how we as a continent can improve. Africa’s Enigma and Leadership Solutions is an incisive book that calls for a rethinking of leadership in Africa.
Blessed with climate, resources and people, Africa has few rich people but multitudes of poor, because of incompetent leadership and greed; and suggests ways out of the crisis. Is Africa Cursed?
He lists our evils: suffering, slavery, and HIV/AIDS. And, of course, the effects of colonialism, war, genocide, poor governance and starvation. But, it concludes on a winning note: there is hope for Africa.
The odd man out is Shel Arensen’s Rugendo Rhino Series: adventure stories for young readers. The Rugendo Rhino Club is out to have fun and solve mysteries; meanwhile the rival girls’ club – the Cheetahs – tries to outwit them. Who wins? Let me know…
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