The maiden edition of the Ghana Book Club slated for 30th of May, is taking off on a high note, as the organizers confirms participation of the 3 out of the 4 authors whose books were selected for reading and discussion in the May edition of the Club meeting, taking place virtually by 7pm this Sunday.
4 Books were selected for reading In the month of may by the club ,which are The Lucky One by KathyKnowles and Deborah Cowley, Returning Home Aint Easy But its Sure a Blessing, by Seestah Imahkus, Sons of the Skroll by Diana McBagonluri and Silence is not Golden by Kafui Danku.
Kafui Danku Ghanaian Film maker's book titled Silent is not Golden tells the story of her difficulty with childbirth having gone through miscarriage 4 times ,as well as pains of other women who has faced similar situations ,offering solace and comfort and guidance on how to navigate the shallow waters of life if facing difficult situations.
“Written in this book are my life’s experiences that I wish to share publicly to not only educate but also inspire. From my many years of painful experiences, I have squeezed out sweet juices of gainful lessons to inform, inspire, and encourage families – particularly women who identify with my story. This trip down memory lane will undoubtedly be worth taking.’ She explained
The author of Returning Home Aint Easy But Its Sure a blessing , Seestah Imahkus Njinga Okofu Ababio affectionately known as “Mama One Africa” is presently in Rwanda where she has been before the onset of the Lockdown in 2020, triggered by the global pandemic has assured the Book Club that she will join the discussion and be able to discuss with her readers.
The senior citizen who is Co-Chair of the Bureau of African Diaspora Affairs (BADA) in Ghana, Patron of the Institute of Afrikology and Afrika Day Foundation of Durban, South Africa, Founding Member of the Universal Pan African Diasporan Coalition of Ghana, who is now in Rwanda had established the Rweru Rwanda Women’s Empowerment and Human Values Initiative Project with Rich Hearts, a Rwanda based organization, to economically empower women who are survivors of the 1994 Tutsi genocide.
Her Book Returning Home Aint Easy But Its Sure a blessing chronicles IMAHKÜS and her husband's sojourn and resettlement in Ghana. A prolific writer, her candid sense of humour makes for an admirable, enjoyable yet serious and commendable read; evoking numerous emotions from her readers, laughter, anger, tears and a burning desire to return home to the land of their ancestors.
The Director Council of African Elders and Women Intercultural Dialogue (AEWID), is elated about the Ghana Book Club and has donated copies of her books to the club to help promote reading in the Ghanaian community, from which copies were sent to UNESCO Ghana, Ministry of Education Ghana and more.
Her Book can be purchased directly from the Ghana Book Club.
Sons of the Skroll written by Diana Bamford McBagonluri , is shortlisted for the fiction of the month. Diana Bamford McBagonluri holds an MA in English Literature from Rosemont, PA USA, a BA in English Education from the University College of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Kathy Knowles co author of The Lucky One, has confirmed that the lead character of the Book Massawudu will be joining the session, the book Lucky One is a non- fiction, featuring the real life experience of Massawudu born with crooked legs, which Osu Children’s Library Fund created to celebrate the human spirit and to promote reading and literacy.
Sons of the Skroll and The Lucky One are among the Books donated to the Book Club by EPP and are available on all their Bookshops nationwide.Kafui Danku and Seestah Imahkus donated copies of their book as well to assist in promoting in reading Ghanaian community.
The Book Club is also enjoying blog support from Modern Ghana , Ameyaw Debrah, Ytainment , Cypress Ghana and All Africa media network.
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