Goodreads asked Jerry Yaw:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Jerry Yaw Part of the story is about my life and the rest, is about the lives and traditions in Ghana.Some parts of the story are also fictional. What motivated me, most to write is about the unique writings of Charlotte Bronte(Jane Eyre).Her diction's were very powerful and lovely.Lastly,I was able to complete 'The Boy From Africa' by motivations and editing works from Stephen J. Matlock.(Goodreads Author)

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