"Sankofa" is a book of African folktales, proverbs, poetry & wise sayings stemming from the African tradition of the griots. The folktales & proverbs in "Sankofa" weaves imaginative myths, offers hilarious twists & teaches modes of critical thinking. It employs symbols such as trees, animals, the human body or observations of the physical environment to deliver the message. These folktales & proverbs challenge us to find answers to issues confronting us in life today. Finding answers to such issues may be then applied as ...
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"Sankofa" is a book of African folktales, proverbs, poetry & wise sayings stemming from the African tradition of the griots. The folktales & proverbs in "Sankofa" weaves imaginative myths, offers hilarious twists & teaches modes of critical thinking. It employs symbols such as trees, animals, the human body or observations of the physical environment to deliver the message. These folktales & proverbs challenge us to find answers to issues confronting us in life today. Finding answers to such issues may be then applied as unwritten counsel as we go through life. "Sankofa" speaks to all of us as the griot will through these folktales, proverbs & poems. It is a must read for teachers, scholars, politicians, leaders & people of all walks of life who are interested in using these proverbs or stories in speeches, in entertainment. Audiences who have heard readings from "Sankofa" remark that it is "an excellent book, informative, factual, humorous, offers a positive message & is easy to read."
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