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A fictionalized account of a real experience of a veteran refugee, Refugees Rebellion says it all about the harrowing twists and turns of life in exile. It was written to highlight the growing plight of the huge refugee population around the world. Rich in passion and literary expression, provocative and amusing at the same time, Refugees Rebellion is not just a classic piece of informative entertainment for general readership, but also an arousing message of solace for any grieving heart. Professor Malinger falls out with the military junta of his country and goes into exile in Gushegu with his wife and little son. The fugitives are taken to a refugee camp somewhere in the bush. Conditions ...
—Two hundred and sixty pages of serious thoughts presented in the form of standard comedy —A deceptively thoughtful reflection on current affairs affecting African development and identity —There is no other single volume as panoramic and down-to-earth on the African situation —A must for anyone who cares about Africa Tikumah provides an opportunity for everyone in Africa (or outside) to become president without combat or struggle; all you have to do is read this book, and you will be president. Thus, this modest work should bring all crazy scrambles for political power in Africa to a halt!
Baptism of Orphanhood is a practical story from the horse's own mouth. It is an exposition on the deplorable condition of the orphan-child languishing in a state of neglect, dejection, and abuse within a harsh socio-cultural milieu. This biography tells how destiny, nourished by sense of ambition and unwavering personal determination, can allow the orphan-child to defy all odds and rise from nothing to something. The pathos of the narrative is perfectly balanced with gallows humour, so the story is both provocative and entertaining at the same time. The author's life story is related from the early 1970s to 1996. It was written to highlight the problem of child abuse, with emphasis on the ca...
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The volume provides critical insights into approaches adopted by curricula, textbooks and teachers around the world when teaching about the past in the wake of civil war and mass violence, discerning some of the key challenges and opportunities involved in such endeavors. The contributors discuss ways in which history teaching has acted as a political tool that has, at times, been guilty of exacerbating inter-group conflicts. It also highlights history teaching as an important component of reconciliation attempts, showcasing examples of curricular reform and textbook revision after conflict, and discussing how the contestations and difficulties surrounding such processes were addressed in different post-conflict societies.
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