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Birds Are Singing
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9780980077452
Publisher: Cotton Tree Press
Published: May 1 2020
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Can a country man make it in Liberia?
This is the question Sumowor Gbamokorli wrestles with during his long and eventful journey from village life in Fuama Chiefdom to the capital city, Monrovia, where kwii men seem to have all the power.
Set in the mid-1960s, Birds Are Singing is the story of an ambitious native Liberian caught in the webs of conservative tribal and civilized societies that deny him the freedom to live according to his own plans.
Wilton Sankawulo's tragic hero takes the reader on an adventure full of strife, intrigue, and triumphs against the odds. From the rituals of secret societies and family traditions in the interior, to crooks and corrupt leaders in the city, Sankawulo's colorful characters reveal the social, cultural, and political factors that have long inhibited development and unity in Liberia.
Through all the temptations, will Korli stay true to himself and to his wife, Leanya? Will he ever be accepted for his talents and respected for his vision?
Birds Are Singing is a story that brilliantly portrays a nation torn apart by tribalism and tyranny, while offering remedies that might finally serve to usher in equality and justice.
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