Author: E. K. Ndanguzi
Publisher: E.K. Ndanguzi
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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How we decide to confront our inner fears is the person we become. Who had Jonathan become? A plane crash in the Indian Ocean leaves 10-year-old Jonathan and his 3-year-old brother Richie, fatherless with a distant and neglectful mother. Emotional and financial insecurity becomes Jonathan’s childhood. As an adult, Jonathan strives for a better future but Richie turns to alcohol like his mother. Despite his efforts, Jonathan feels as if forces around him ensure he keeps experiencing the same emotions of fear and insecurity. He then loses his job and his girlfriend Emilie simultaneously. When he gets a new high-paying job, it comes with Peter, a supervisor from hell, bent on getting rid of him. Jonathan is constantly fighting to survive. He tries desperately to cling to the dream of a life of love and comfort while constantly fearing what tomorrow will bring. It looks increasingly likely that he will lose this job too. Why was his life a series of vicious circles? WHO WAS IN CONTROL OF HIS LIFE? Journey to Self – An African Story, is a thought-provoking read that will have you going down an introspective journey of your own.

Author: Nene Molefi
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 186922714X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 141

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The ideas and experiences shared by author Nene Molefi speak directly to the troubling prejudices and inequities that persist in our world. Diversity and inclusion are more pressing than ever. Injustices and deep social divisions persist, personally and systemically. Racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of fear and hatred are not isolated. They remain embedded and they demand courageous, deliberate work. In this book, Nene uses her own story to cast a bright light on the transformation journey. Nene's book quite vulnerably takes the reader on Nene's personal journey. In addition to the deeply personal content, each chapter ends with practical guidelines on how to lead inclusively. Nene's book offers hope and substance in our vision of a diverse and inclusive and just society.' A-Justice Edwin Cameron 'This is a deeply authentic personal narrative offering powerful and practical insights, from one of South Africa's foremost advisors on diversity and transformation. It should be required reading for any leader who is serious about effectively transforming their organisation.' A-Dr Jonathan Broomberg, CEO, Discovery Health 'A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in South Africa will enable all of us to meaningfully interpret and articulate our own biases, narratives and the contributions we can make to heal our fractured nation.' A-Prof Nicola Kleyn, Dean, University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 'It is no longer good enough to say diversity is an asset. Leaders are expected to lead the way of inclusion, live the values and thereby define the DNA of their organisation.' A-Bongani Nqwababa, Joint President & CEO, Sasol Limited 'Mind-opening for those yet to be convinced of the need for transformation, and helpful to those who are already committed to transformation but are not sure how to play a part. This book will empower willing transformers!' A- Thulani Sibeko, Executive for Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Nedbank 'Nene Molefi offers a personal and professional model that will benefit anyone who wants to make a difference in this world.' A-Julie O'Mara, President, Centre for Global Inclusion, Co-author Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks, Former National President, Association for Talent Development

Author: Norah Spie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780620453141
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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About the book This memoir is a poignant and rivetting story of a young African woman who finds herself in Europe and faces a different set of challenges. The book is about finding one's path and purpose. It is also journey of self discovery. What is this life really about? Norah Spie reveals the dreams and aspirations of a young African girl, as she grows up, goes to school, looks for her first job and has her first romance. Her frank style clearly reveals her character, which springs out from the page as you read. Norah captures her life as a young Zimbabwean, growing up in a country that is marred by political and economic instability that resulted in very limited opportunities and provided new challenges. As Norah describes her life, the reader comes to an understanding of the mind of the new African, one that is seeking new and better horizons, looking for more than what is offered by traditional society. This account provides an insight into her needs and aspirations as a young woman, who in turn is a mirror through which today's Zimbabwean can be seen. About the Author Norah is a writer, journalist and a communications consultant who has lived and worked in Sweden, France, United Kingdom and is now based in South Africa. Consultancy in Africa and around the world She can be contacted for consultancy work and speaking engagements at: [email protected].

Author: Rory Johnston
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781478311393
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 62

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Growing up, Rory was a rebellious, imaginative, spiritual, and lonely child. While he had his family around him, he had very few friends. However, what Rory did have was Africa. His parents left a ravaged, post-World War II Europe with Rory's two brothers before he was born. Rory began his life in East London, South Africa, and left for Southern Rhodesia when he was two years old. Without his family's shared memories of Europe, Rory would be shaped into a man by his new and shocking African surroundings.From the moment the family arrived, Rory realized that he was completely infatuated with nature. That infatuation coupled with being on perhaps the most natural continent on the planet led to a unique childhood full of introspection and appreciation for his surroundings. Whether it was watching the wildlife in his back yard or escaping to “The Rock,” a huge granite boulder that was his home away from home, Rory's view of the world around him was profoundly impacted by the spirituality and all-encompassing power of nature he witnessed daily. Growing Up in Africa: A Short Story of Self Discovery in an Age of Innocence tells the charming story of a young boy and his journey to self-discovery through his interactions with the unique aspects of African life. From safaris to cobra encounters and schoolyard fights to kissing parties, his life was normal enough to get by yet exciting enough to truly stand out. Everyone has their own coming-of-age tale, but very few have the remarkable setting and unique circumstances that Rory did. Filled with adventure, introspection, and a subtle spirituality, Growing Up in Africa is an enjoyable tale of adolescent adventure and discovery.

Author: Uchenwa Iroaga Genus
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524522961
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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Chinedu was a bright young boy, unfortunately disillusioned by the death of his beloved father. He finds himself spiraling out of control until a visit to his Nigerian grandparents in Toronto puts him on a path to self-realization and changes his life forever. Chinedu’s grandmother, Nkechi Iroaga, shares her personal true story of life, love and survival as she escaped the devastation of the Biafran war in the 1960’s. Her childhood experiences of growing up in an African village culminate into the journey of an intelligent young woman who finds love with her soul mate. Their love endures the bitterness of a hard fought war and is miraculously reunited in a new country. Nkechi’s encounters bear witness to the true stories of several Igbo people whose lives were adversely aff ected by the war, forever changed by loss but honoured by survival, including her family.

Author: Chielozona Eze
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000376273
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 179

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Justice and Human Rights in the African Imagination is an interdisciplinary reading of justice in literary texts and memoirs, films, and social anthropological texts in postcolonial Africa. Inspired by Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s robust achievements in human rights, this book argues that the notion of restorative justice is integral to the proper functioning of participatory democracy and belongs to the moral architecture of any decent society. Focusing on the efforts by African writers, scholars, artists, and activists to build flourishing communities, the author discusses various quests for justice such as environmental justice, social justice, intimate justice, and restorative justice. It discusses in particular ecological violence, human rights abuses such as witchcraft accusations, the plight of people affected by disability, homophobia, misogyny, and sex trafficking, and forgiveness. This book will be of interest to scholars of African literature and films, literature and human rights, and literature and the environment.

Author: David Ekanem Udoinwang
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000632865
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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This book provides an important critical analysis of the autobiographies of nine major leaders of national liberation movements in Africa. By examining their self-narratives, we can better understand how decolonisation unfolded and how activist-politicians sought to immortalise their roles for posterity. Focusing on the autobiographies of Peter Abrahams, Albert Luthuli, Ruth First and Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Nnamdi Azikiwe (Nigeria), Kenneth Kaunda (Zambia), George Mwase (Malawi), Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Maurice Nyagumbo (Zimbabwe), and Oginga Odinga (Kenya), the book uncovers the social and cultural forces which galvanized the anti-colonial resistance movement in African societies. In particular, the book explores the disdain for foreign domination, economic exploitation and cultural imperialism. It delves into themes of African cultural sovereignty before the colonial encounter, the disruptive presence of colonialism, the nationalist ferment against European imperial domination, the achievement of political autonomy by African nation-states and the corpus of contradictions which attended postcolonial becoming. With important insights on how these key historical figures navigated the process of self-determining nationhood in Africa, this book will be of interest to researchers of African literature, history, and politics.

Author: Robert Brown
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 354

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Author: K/H (Pathways)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780757548284
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Author: Nironence Moyo
Publisher: South African National Library
ISBN: 9780620859233
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 142

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The Journey To Self Discovery is an easy-going read which captivates the reader's mind and stirs a self-consciousness instinct. The author takes us through the twists and turns of her life story, leaving a clear trail of her endured perpetual struggle and eventual triumph. The narration is laid out in a way that provides a step by step guide in how to overcome different situations at different stages of our lives. The fact that it builds around real life experiences and provides tangible solutions makes it an unmatched source of motivation. It is definitely a piece of work that will leave you invigorated with fresh insights into life. Since its release in December 2019, the Journey To Self Discovery has seen a constant increase in the number of copies sold. The feedback from readers has been so heartwarming and a number of them have discussed how they relate with some of the experiences that the author has gone through. The book has catapulted Nironence Moyo to a new level in life where she offers Relationship Counseling, Motivational Talks, Business Coaching, and Network Marketing training. She also assisted many of her readers to gain more Self-confidence and Self Development. The demand for these services is growing with every purchase of the book. Don't miss out, get your copy, and get inspired.