| Book: The Legend of Kwame-Kwamo by Nicole TitusCritic: Dr Glenville AshbyOn the heels of her highly acclaimed ”Akin to No One,Cheap NFL Jerseys,” Haitian screenwriter and author, Nicole Titus continues her foray into the fascinating field existentialism. This time,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, though, she has geared her work toward children between the ages of 8 and 12. The Legend of Kwame-Kwamo chronicles the life of a mythical figure who is discovered in the lush forest of Pangaea by farmers Papa Joe and Nanou.But this is no ordinary baby. Called Kwame-Kwamo, the child grows precipitately in size and superhuman strength.Yes, he is robustly strong, but he is humble and compassionate. In one exchange he asserts,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, “I don’t want anyone to worship me! All I am is a servant of Primum Mobile Immotum (God). “The Legend of Kwame-KwamoHe also proves jocular but richly philosophical. Kwame-Kwamo is a paradox that befuddles his adopted parents and two of his friends – Diti and Kiki (brother and sister) who are his young neighbours.Together, Kwame-Kwamo and his friends embark on an experiential journey. Of all the attributes bestowed on humankind by the Primum Mobile Immotum, Kwame- Kwamo has chosen to drink from the fountain of wisdom, kinship and forgiveness. Only then can he retain his strength and be of service to humankind.Titus is authentically vivid, pointed and well cadenced. Her characters are definitive and lend substance to her pedagogical mission. Sure, history swirls around the main character,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, but this giant of a personage is really incomplete without the erudition of Kiki who serves as scribe, anthropologist and social activist throughout the journey. Also integral is the scientific mind of Diti, who, as a naturalist, lends substance to the thematic underbelly of Titus’ work. Nature is our friend. Let’s safeguard it, is Titus’ clear message.The interplay between Kwame-Kwamo and the “wild” animals, his love for the outdoors and nature’s willingness to bend to his gentle suggestions are indicative of our lost potential.The three friends soon learn about prudence and the sin qua non of decision -making when they are inadvertently tricked by criminals who succeed in gaining freedom. They are pilloried by the villagers and banished. Despite the disappointment they rally and continue their mission.What seems to be a culturally learning experience for Kwame-Kwamo in his second encounter – if only for the physical characteristics he shares with the people of that village – turns into a near deadly experience. It is there that Kwame-Kwamo is told that his friends ”would make our race inferior if we mingle with them,” and that “women are property…They are only here to do our bidding and bear our children.”Titus is ever so instructive. Kinship, she warns is not based on commonality of physical attributes but centers on shared values and philosophies.As the friends contemplate returning home after that harrowing experience, there is vacillation on the part of Kwame-Kwamo. He is reflective and expectant and wanders off with a promise to return the following day. He never does. Disappointed over Kwame-Kwamo’s supposed self-centeredness,NFL Jerseys From China, Kiki and Diti reluctantly leave, unbeknown that their friend sustained an injury and is incapable of upholding his word.The companionship of the animals during Kwame-Kwamo’s travails and his eventual rescue by the Little People whom he had earlier helped, make for an endearing scene of kinship,wholesale jerseys, gratitude and humanity. There is one lingering issue, though. Will Kwame-Kwamo forgive his friends for their impatience and lack of trust? The answer is all too easy.Titus’ work is an axiomatic masterpiece. Its mythological carapace is stripped of its incredulity.The Legend of Kwame-Kwamo is timelessly elucidating. Her protagonist challenges the blight of ethnic superiority when he refuses to battle another people. His friend Viki rails against the specter of gender inequality and the importance of nature and learning is encouraged in every village they encounter.Titus may have geared this work for children, but in key areas we are all child-like. And the lessons of “Kwame-Kwamo” speak to us all.Feedback:[email protected]/Follow him on [email protected]Kwame-Kwamo by Nicole Titus 2013EDUCA VISION, Inc.Florida, USAwww.educavision.comISBN: 9-781-58432-993-0Rating: Highly Recommended |
