Book Description
Africa boasts of its wealth of wisdom as the journey travelled by our forefathers led to the acquisition of unforgettable intellectual property. Countless proverbs and idioms have come up on this influential continent. Such rare and unique contributions have helped shape our lives, united our families, and left a lasting legacy of knowledge for the younger generation. As a seasoned writer and daughter of the African Soil, Dr. Gift Gugu Mona shares new idioms and proverbs to inspire, guide and transform lives by drawing lessons from ancient wisdom. Through this exceptional contribution to African literature, she tackles issues of the heart, mind and soul. She also demonstrates the significance of forgiveness, love and peace through idioms and proverbs. It is rare to find writers who create new idioms and proverbs. Yet, in this book, Dr. Mona follows her forbearers’ tradition in creating new literary works that contribute to the transformation of lives. The creativity and depth in each proverb draw the reader close to our ancient African wisdom. This book is a gift for those who love our African heritage. It is also a transformative piece for those who want a touch of African identity. If you seek a souvenir of African wisdom, this is it!