Writer & Poet
In the Nigerian novel 'Americah' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Obinze's mum feels the need to clarify that she is a professor of literature in English and not a professor of English literature. You may be wondering, what is the difference?
As I read the book, I found that there was no substance to it, and it sounded much like any other meaningless self-help book. I pushed myself to continue reading, in hope that it would get better, but I could not even get halfway through the book, I gave up after reading about 40%.
South Africa currently finds itself in crisis, as decades of corruption, crime, and neglect have created an economic meltdown. To understand the social issues at play behind the economic turmoil, I'd like to recommend three books which provide brief insight into the country's past.
As Cambodia tries to regain it's academic footing, support for reading, writing, and publishing is vital for the future of the country. With this in mind, I'd like to share three books that have given me valuable insight into Cambodia's culture, history, and socio-economic position.
There are countless books worth reading about India's culture, history, and socio-economic climate. I have narrowed down the list to my top three picks. These novels provide enjoyable insight into one of the world's most intriguing countries.
Through his account, he touches on the socio-economic and political climate of South Africa during apartheid. He skillfully raises the international reader’s attention towards the ramifications of racism and poverty.
Education plays a major role in the healing process. It is the first step that starts your journey to recovery.
This helpful list may increase your reading time, and renew your vigor for reading.
Parents could employ creative and innovative ways to help their children transition from computer games and videos to reading. Reading could be turned into a fun and interactive hobby for kids. Technology in itself is not all bad, and can be used as a tool to engage a child’s interest in reading.
If you want to become a reader but feel discouraged, I implore you to give reading another chance. I would like to put forward a perspective, which you may not have thought of before. It might just change your mindset towards reading.
These novels will give you a good balance of reality and fiction. Brown weaves together fact and imagination to create fiction that feels real to the reader, thus engrossing the reader completely and making compelling reading.
It is the truth behind these stories that give it, its life-changing impact.
It is widely believed that Khaled Hosseini is one of the best authors of our time. His work has set a benchmark for modern literature and his voice has been revolutionary as a “spokesperson” for the Afghan nation.
One of the greatest pleasures of reading is the experience of ‘travelling’ to faraway and foreign lands. At the simple act of opening a book, one can transcend borders and escape to remote locations.
BCom, BA Hons, TEFL, CAIE
Freelance Writer
Literary Goals:
- To create poetry and prose that beautifies our world.
- To revive society's interest in the literary arts during modern times.
- To empower and liberate individuals through the written word.
- To introduce young minds to the world of imagination.
- To share and celebrate literature with fellow book lovers.
My Literary Art 