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Africanism
The true story of understanding of some young people in Africa.
In her book, Patricia Bamurangirwa delves into the more serious aspects of emigrating from Africa to Britain and other Western countries alike and challenges some of them face.
This is a heartfelt book that aims to bring hope and confidence to those from minority backgrounds, but also to those who have not personally experienced the trials and tribulations of being from an minority ethnic group within the UK. It also serves to educate readers about the cultural and societal issues currently facing Africa – from the responsibilities that have been facing Africa for years, to the corruption and violence, to the leaders of the Western world who need to learn to be happy being rich alongside the African continent. “While the book is a true story,” explains Patricia, “all the names have been changed.”
Africanism encourages every young person to be proud of their heritage, background and ethnicity, as well as the country within which they currently live. This is a book about patriotism, passion and pride. Patricia Bamurangirwa will bring readers to tears with her story, but also hopefully bring laughter too. This is ultimately a story of self-confidence and belief, which will appeal to anyone looking for a motivational and inspirational story.
In her book, Patricia Bamurangirwa delves into the more serious aspects of emigrating from Africa to Britain and other Western countries alike and challenges some of them face.
This is a heartfelt book that aims to bring hope and confidence to those from minority backgrounds, but also to those who have not personally experienced the trials and tribulations of being from an minority ethnic group within the UK. It also serves to educate readers about the cultural and societal issues currently facing Africa – from the responsibilities that have been facing Africa for years, to the corruption and violence, to the leaders of the Western world who need to learn to be happy being rich alongside the African continent. “While the book is a true story,” explains Patricia, “all the names have been changed.”
Africanism encourages every young person to be proud of their heritage, background and ethnicity, as well as the country within which they currently live. This is a book about patriotism, passion and pride. Patricia Bamurangirwa will bring readers to tears with her story, but also hopefully bring laughter too. This is ultimately a story of self-confidence and belief, which will appeal to anyone looking for a motivational and inspirational story.
288 pages, Paperback
First published July 31, 2017
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October 4, 2017
I received this book on NetGalley for an honest review.
This book has so much potential to become a great literary work highlighting the current societal issues faced in Africa that few people want to acknowledge. From government corruption to the corruption of men and in some cases women, especially by Christianity. Bamurangirwa reveals the most intimate piece of her life by way of pseudonyms in hopes of breaking the chain that exists and making young Africans, both still on Mother and those abroad, conscious of not falling into the same traps of their predecessors. This tell of betrayal and redemption leaves the reader with a sense of hope. One of the highlights of the novel is the cultural aspects that Bamurangirwa includes as well as the small feminist win in the end of the novel. Also, in the very end of the book, there is a section that has facts and figures on the current state of Africa. I will admit that there needs to be some cleaning up on the publishers side, however even with those obvious faults the novel is still a very valuable read.
This book has so much potential to become a great literary work highlighting the current societal issues faced in Africa that few people want to acknowledge. From government corruption to the corruption of men and in some cases women, especially by Christianity. Bamurangirwa reveals the most intimate piece of her life by way of pseudonyms in hopes of breaking the chain that exists and making young Africans, both still on Mother and those abroad, conscious of not falling into the same traps of their predecessors. This tell of betrayal and redemption leaves the reader with a sense of hope. One of the highlights of the novel is the cultural aspects that Bamurangirwa includes as well as the small feminist win in the end of the novel. Also, in the very end of the book, there is a section that has facts and figures on the current state of Africa. I will admit that there needs to be some cleaning up on the publishers side, however even with those obvious faults the novel is still a very valuable read.
September 13, 2018
Reading this book I saw so many of the relevant issues paguing Africa today. It does not matter where on the continent you find yourself, these issues are universal to Africa.
It is a fascinating view of living life in Africa.
The writing style might bother some people. The book is written like an African parable. Be patient with the slow moving narative. This book is a true gem. It will give the reader huge insight into the collective African mindset, and improve cross cultural insight.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.
It is a fascinating view of living life in Africa.
The writing style might bother some people. The book is written like an African parable. Be patient with the slow moving narative. This book is a true gem. It will give the reader huge insight into the collective African mindset, and improve cross cultural insight.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.
December 20, 2017
While the underlying essence of this true story was meaningful given the complex challenges into which it delves, its poor editing unfortunately made it a tedious struggle to finish reading.
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