In
an era where societal norms and values have been greatly eroded by a culture of
assimilation; “MY MEMOIRS” comes in
handy as a reflective reminder of what the typical African family should look
like.
The
book sets you off on a chronological voyage into the well-knit traditional
family in a typical African village and opens the window into a myriad of
events that will evoke feelings of nostalgia in your veins.
Interspersed
with gems of wisdom, “MY MEMOIRS” is
an enthralling book that brings to the fore the triumph of will over
circumstances and showcases the standard practice of parental influence and
authority, a virtue that is fast becoming an outcast and rapidly being eroded
by the so-called modern family of our dispensation.
As
a product of two worlds, the author was able to articulate the synergy between
the well-knit traditional family and the emerging literate family with the
demands of modernization.
He
also masterfully portrays the discipline and dedication of the quintessential
public servant in the years of yore- a far cry from the present breed of public
servants whose creed seems to be greed.
Integrity,
a core value, has sadly been sacrificed on the altars of covetousness, nepotism
and lackadaisical attitude to work.
As
you journey through this book, you will come face to face with a true
servant-leader, a patriot in whose veins flow the blood of dedicated service.
The
journey will however be truncated by the daunting moments and travails of the civil
war and the struggle for survival.
If
you desire to reconnect and reunite with the society as it once was or to
assuage your feelings of nostalgia, then let “MY MEMOIRS” be your travel guide. Navigate through its pages and
you will be glad at the end of the expedition.