Renewing the Promise by Julius Nyamkimah Fondong is a 154-page storied history of Cameroon’s failed attempt at yoking together its disparate peoples into a nation with a common, consensual destiny.
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Sibi’s Adventures in Alahtene
Set in the early 1960s, Sibi’s Adventures in Alahtene bubbles with dozens of breathtaking stories about the intrigues of adult life as much as about childhood in a rural community rapidly integrating into a newly formed African country.
Read moreBook Review: What God Has Put Asunder
Ngome’s fictional work titled What God Has Put Asunder is a parody of a contemporary postcolonial African country, perhaps the Republic of Cameroon. Set against the backdrop of conflictual co-existence within the confines of an orphanage, this skillfully crafted drama takes the reader down memory lane. Ngome conveys his vision of postcoloniality and its vestiges throughout the play by means of two compatriots, namely Reverend Gordon, rector of the orphanage and Sister Sabeth who serves as Gordon’s assistant. These individuals run the orphanage according to their whims and caprices to the utter detriment of inmates.
Read moreSpears Catalogue Spring 2022
Have you set a reading goal for 2022? We have just the perfect book for the fiction nerd, history buff, or poetry lover in your life. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite books here, all under $20 with our special catalogue discount. Check out our full Reading Catalogue for even more great reads!
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Finding Myself Podcast with Christine Titih
We’re proud to present a recent podcast featuring @c_titih Christine Titih as special guest where she talks about her recently released book “How I Discovered My Purpose”.
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