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sankalanka
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 Posted - 29 Jun 2012 : 14:40:24
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The Drumbeats of Afdie: The book is now live. It is available at the publisher's website at authorhouse.com. In the search engine write the title of the book and it will take you to the order and information page for the book.
P.S. Momodou, I would be grateful if you can provide the link to the book at the authorhouse website here.
This would be the second time the book is printed. It was first printed on May 18th, 2012. However, there was a problem with the cover design and cover title.
As soon as the mistake was identified, the book was book on hold and out of stock. However, at the time it was printed a few copies had already been sold to other resellers. The good thing is that there aren't many out there.
There is a new cover design for this book, and it has been revised.
The cover design for the book is a drum with two hands above the drum.
Always look for this design and make sure the title cover is: THE DRUMBEATS OF AFDIE. This is the real deal. Regards.
Rene
Related Topic: http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11150
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 29 Jun 2012 : 14:55:50
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Thanks for the information. I have just placed my order of a copy.
Congratulations Rene.
The Drumbeats of Afdie
Overview
The Drumbeats of Afdie is the story of Omadi, a Gambian immigrant who came to the United States. It describes the life of Omadi both in the United States and in his native country, The Gambia. In the book the reader is exposed to Gambian tradition and culture. The narration about gods and oracles offers a wider appreciation of this African phenomenon. The nuances of the American immigration system become a focal point in the book, as Omadi is torn between the choice of staying in the country as an illegal immigrant or going back home. The social dynamics that are an nitegral part of his experience, give the reader an insight into the cultural norms and values that have helped to shape Omadi's life.
http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000563121/The-Drumbeats-of-Afdie.aspx
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sankalanka
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Posted - 29 Jun 2012 : 15:17:41
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| Thanks Momodou. That link is for the e-book. The hard cover and paper cover is also available at the authorhouse website. |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 29 Jun 2012 : 15:20:03
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I ordered the hard copy from the same link. See the right menu.
One can also buy from Amazon at: The Drumbeats of Afdie [Hardcover] |
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sankalanka
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Posted - 29 Jun 2012 : 15:58:39
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Thanks again, Momodou. You are right. Thanks for providing the authorhouse link.
If you notice the amazon link there is no design or title with the cover. This was the first print of the book, and is the book that has the cover and title problem. Unfortunately, amazon will try to sell this book until their order is depleted.
I want people to buy the new revised book with the cover design of the drum with the two hands above the drum. Always make sure when you buy the book that the title says: The Drumbeats of Afdie, and the new cover design of the drum with the two hands above it. This is the book I want to sell.
Rene
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 30 Jun 2012 : 11:59:10
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Good luck to you Rene. I hope every many Bantaba members and visitors buy a copy. just click on the image below and get your copy
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sankalanka
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Posted - 30 Jun 2012 : 15:43:24
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Thanks again, Momodou. As you can see I am not computer savvy, but I am learning. I just thought about it; I should have preface the book with this poem:
I wanted to partake
In the fruits of its luxury and fame
I wanted to share
In the abundance of its wealth and name
Where the bells of freedom
And the lady of liberty
Cradled the tired and the poor
Where the bills of right
As a matter of life
And beggars and rich alike took pride
In this beacon of hope
Where millions flock to its crowded shores.
I wanted to partake
In the dream
That filled the basket that once was empty
That fed the mouth that once was hungry
That clothed the back that once was naked.
I wanted to partake
In the dream
And the blessings of time and place
That made this garden of varieties
A garden that was fruitful and plenty.
But I was
Like a mouse entrapped in a cage
With a dangling hope enticed as a bait
Risked limb and leg to get to this gate
And once inside
The iron gates of the cage slammed.
In the comforts of a bed I slept lonely
In the midst of a crowd I felt fearful
In the satisfaction of the material I felt empty
And in the eyes of the law I was a law breaker
Imprisoned in the fortress of my longings
I was an illegal alien.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 30 Jun 2012 : 16:36:54
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| Once again, thanks for sharing with us here. |
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Momodou
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Posted - 21 Jul 2012 : 15:26:13
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Rene, you have captured a lot of Gambian tradition and culture in your book. I understand that the book is party fiction but most of it is based on real life experience.
You are a good writer. I look forward to reading your next book. Keep it up. |
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sankalanka
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Posted - 21 Jul 2012 : 20:55:11
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Thanks Momodou. I really appreciate your candid observation about the book. It is important to me that I get as many feed back as possible in this book; it will help me a lot as I start working on the second manuscript.
One of the difficulties in writing the book is the structuring; how to organize all the information and details in a coherent way so that the reader will not be lost in the flow of the story.
And indeed this is one of the observations and comments I have heard from a reader. That there is too much information put together in one book. That each of the chapters could represent a story of its own.
This is a valid observation, and I hope the reader will not be bored with all that detailed information and follow the central theme and character as this story unravels.
I made a deliberate attempt to infuse as many Gambian traditions and culture as possible in the story, for it is one of my central goals and objectives as I continue to write, to explore as many Gambian traditions and culture in my writings so as to bring to attention the richness, social cohesion, and the celebration of life that is manifestly evident in our naming ceremonies, our marriage ceremonies and in all of our rites and rituals.
We have a very rich culture; we should find a way of showcasing it. I wish you a very blessed Ramadan.
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