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Where can I get a copy.did it in literature in O'level 1986.

Great video. Thank you.

I was reading Mia Couto from Mozambique and wanted to know more about African authors. Congratulatiins for your vlog!

Hi Ruguru. Thank you so much for the review. We have thousands of Gikuyu born in the Diaspora who would love to know more about our great nation. I was at pains training to explain to my son who is born and raised in America what is "Ira" magical white substance found on the summit of Mount Kenya, which is not snow. I also wanted to explain to him what a " Ndemathi" is. This is a large mystical creature that was half fish, half dragon and highly intelligent that was summoned out of the water during an "Itwaka". Most of this would appear to be "Mumbo Jumbo" or " Hocus Pocus", however, this is indeed an integral part of Agikuyu culture and history. I strongly believe that you are fulfilling the prophecy of "Chege Wa Kabiru" who said in the 17th or 18th century that a time will come when a young generation will revive a culture and heritage lost in time, and bring back the Gikuyu Nation to its glory and unity with our creator. Thaayo Thaayo.

Where can one get a copy or buy

Caleb is a race baiter, he. can f himself

Where can i get Striving for hounds.

Hi. I haven´t yet watched this but I WILL. I listened to one of yours that you did a while back and I am trying to build my african writers awareness. I enjoy the way you present and review. So I am also learning from you. Keep it up.🤛🏽

Hi. I just discovered your channel as I am starting out with a book channel. As I have decided to read more books by african authors, I googled who was on already there on youtube and yours came up. I am now reading Forty eight guns for the General by Eddie Iroh which is fictional novel but it gets you thinking about some of the things you talk about( though only a small part). I am going to read this book. Thanks for this . I will watch your more recent videos. Good points.

Been looking for these type of books for my online book club!

ngl i was looking on google for kenyan filmakers and your name was on the top, i read the book when i was in highschool and i always wanted to make movies and thought that maybe i could write a script for mau mau biopic,wdt

It's good to have both sides of the opinion but for objectivity how did kikuyus find themselves in Lamu,Nakuru,Kitale,Laikipia,Samburu and Narok?Why did a crowd of darkness engulf Kenya upon Kenyatta's death?

Greetings... That book is still Great! I am in USA... He & Mama Gayna & Christine... Wonderful back in day! I used to buy that book & give it to people here to learn all facets of life. It still IS Relevant Today 2023! Study on & spread the history, the sociology, the age grades, .. again all phases of life & family interaction & Respect for Elders, how to govern... So very very much. I will be getting the book again & resume showing the links to spirituality, the world, the cosmos & land reform, relationships & magic & everyday life everywhere... I love the Kikuyu People & my times there & being at the base of Mt. Kenya & how it all uplifted my learning & my Life to this minute! Speak your truth & meld it all together to help the young & old in Kenya & all across this world. Thank you for reviving...YOU (&OTHERS) write the new version. Cosmic Lioness

Such a grear video glad to see you back... Akwaeke goes by they/them pronouns not she/her btw

Yeeey...you're back!!!!

💪🏿 The question of expressing oneself in English is just a deflection from the conversation and caucasians are very good at that, gas lighting. Sneaky.

Can you please share on the symbolism that have been used In the book

This book changed my life and made me conscious at 17 years old. I'm 53 now and still have it and love it.

Hi Ruguru, please check out the book, "Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia", perhaps another tool to help decolonise the mind.

phoebe ruguru.... congratulation kenyan lady

Thank you for the review. your'e are such a cute human being. Also, you should read The Vanishing half by Brook Bennett and Seven day in June by Tia Williams- they're american but both good reads.

I'd like to sit with you for a long conversation, you are really deep, interesting, articulate and knowledgeable

Aaand have you found a much more honest anthropological books about the Kikuyu?

Thank you!

You are so complex in articulating your opinion for a review especially to those haven't read the book

I have really enjoyed this review 🔥🙌

I have really enjoyed your review. It was a our set book in Literature in English. I have even shared it in our Alumni Whatsupp forum. Thanks Phoebe.

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I enjoyed the review!Thank you for drawing all the important aspects in the story as well as Meja's contribution to write history.

Awesome review Ruguru

Thank you for the videos. Keep going!

Those behaviours tend to make us more Kenyan.I can confirm that being a Kenyan has never been a dull moment. Listen to Mejja's song tabia za wakenya and you will relate. That is a good synopsis of the book.

Well put couldn't agree more.

I like your take on the book

Interesting.. resd this many many years back

An excellent collection of essays. A very short but informative read. Very well written

Culture bomb = (colonial) school nowadays The goal of (colonial) school for 130 years is to reinforce and maintain imperialism and western dominance (politic , economic , cultural domination) by oppressing , devaluating african peoples and their languages and cultures and by raising European languages and cultures. It trains students to hate their people , their culture and language and to unquestionably , unconditionally love and raise colonial language and culture. This make that peoples who finished (?or go to school are trained to fight against their peoples (and their language) and fight for colonialism , imperialism , for western governments (and industries)enrichment and power.

Hi sweetheart, sorry to say but you are reading a book written by a traitor. You are better off reading wikipedia or listening to an old mad woman talk about the nation

Thanks for this review! ✊🏿

wow great reveiw ....hope you found the meaning of your name

hey girl nice work...a from kikuyu community in kenya....can I have ur contacts please

Hi dear, you were tagged to do the Black Booktuber Tag. The prompts are in the description box. When you're ready and you know it, have your take on it. No pressure though. Remain blessed.

Been looking for this book ....????? Where do I get a copy

Yes we are here for more African literature. We need these reviews, we need to take and bring our seat in this space and i'm glad you are in.

I'm really enjoying my time on your channel

I got a copy of this book already, i can't wait to dive in. i'll be back to fully watch your video when i'll be done with the reading of it. Thank you for sharing.

Enjoyed the video. I've read Wizard of the Crow but not this one. It sounds very interesting.

Thanks for the review. The topic of languages is one that will always be relevant. In SA we have 11 official languages and sometimes I feel bad for not knowing all the languages. I feel bad for being fluent in English. The only thing that comforts me is the fact that I took my home language as a subject in school; so I can confidently say I can speak my language and read and write in it. But I don't really think it's bad that we have the language of English because if we didn't, then you and I would not be able to watch each other's videos since I think you don't know my home language Setswana and I also don't know yours. Writing books in English allows us to tell our own stories to the world and those that were ignorant can become informed about our stories. All we need to do is support our authors so that their books become national bestsellers. Then promote them so that there can be hype around them forcing the people of the West to want to read the books. I think in those way we will also create an opportunity for them to be international bestsellers and also have their books translated into other languages and being adapted into a movie. For example how many authors from America and Europe do you know of, but have never read their books? You know them because someone kept talking about them and made their stories relevant. Lastly I just want to say - I fully agree that we should be proud of our languages. I love Setswana. I think I get excited when I hear someone speaking the language fluently and also using proverbs and idioms. Thank you for such an in depth discussion. I loved it 😊

I agree with what your lecturer said when he said read the stories of your people. Decolonising the mind has been on my TBR for a while.

I'm putting this book on my TBR. I'm so happy to have found your channel. Looking forward to reading more books by Kenyan authors.