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Highlights
- At the age of thirty-three, Ekow Eshun--born in London to African-born parents--travels to Ghana in search of his roots.
- About the Author: Ekow Eshun is a former editor of the British men's magazine Arena and is now artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, where he lives.
- 240 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Personal Memoirs
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About the Book
At the age of 33, Ekow Eshun--born in London to African-born parents--embarks for Ghana in search of his roots. He uncovers a long-held secret about his lineage that will compel him to question everything he knows about himself and about where he comes from.Book Synopsis
At the age of thirty-three, Ekow Eshun--born in London to African-born parents--travels to Ghana in search of his roots. He goes from Accra, Ghana's cosmopolitan capital city, to the storied slave forts of Elmina, and on to the historic warrior kingdom of Asante. During his journey, Eshun uncovers a long-held secret about his lineage that will compel him to question everything he knows about himself and where he comes from. From the London suburbs of his childhood to the twenty-first century African metropolis, Eshun's is a moving chronicle of one man's search for home, and of the pleasures and pitfalls of fashioning an identity in these vibrant contemporary worlds.Review Quotes
"A life-affirming memoir about belonging, identity, and hope." --Ebony"An impressive debut. . .An unusual memoir in which the personal and the political are entwined with great skill." --The Times (London)"Leavened with insight, self-awareness, and flashes of humor . . .Eshun is a skilled wordsmith." --Christian Science Monitor "Refreshing. . .Eshun's writing is fluid and self-assured. . .his wistfulness and wry sense of humor add to the book's charm. . .an engaging and eye-opening account of one man's journey toward self-discovery." --Black Issues Book Review
About the Author
Ekow Eshun is a former editor of the British men's magazine Arena and is now artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, where he lives. This is his first book.Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.07 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Personal Memoirs
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Ekow Eshun
Language: English
Street Date: July 10, 2007
TCIN: 1001840725
UPC: 9780307275783
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-5933
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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