Origins: African Wisdom for Every Day

by Olivier Follmi, Danielle Follmi

This third volume in "Offerings for Humanity"-the Fvllmis' acclaimed series celebrating the spiritual heritage of various cultures-takes us to the heart of African life and thought. Olivier and Danielle Fvllmi guide us on a voyage of discovery through this immense continent and its mosaic of peoples, from the Himba shepherds to the Peul nomads, from the deserts of Namibia to the savannah of Cameroon.Following the success of the first two books, "Offerings" and "Wisdom," the Fvllmis now plumb the cultural wealth of the African people, whose ancestral values have been passed on through the generations as part of a rich oral tradition. Inspiring reflections by leading African personalities-from Leopold Sedar Senghor to Nelson Mandela-are paired here with 365 beautiful and moving photographs. On the border of myth and reality, "Origins" opens a window onto Africa's untold treasures of exemplary teachings and inherited wisdom.

752 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Sally McRogerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, typically African quotes with stunning pictures rationed to one a day

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

EXCELLENT!!!

[Michael R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my Go To Daily Reading. The Africa mind is truly a light to understanding my diasporic rooting as an African American.