Ogbanje Son of the Gods

OGBANJE is a powerful book of the African experience as seen through the eyes of an ogbanje, a child who dies & is reborn repeatedly to the same mother. Ugo has lived previous lives but is considered a demon child by the present generation. In his prior incarnations Ugo found life to be utopic & close to nature, however, at the time of his arrival, things have changed considerably. The ogbanje child, young yet old & wise, takes matters into his own hands to institute the drastic changes necessary to restore normalcy & social harmony. Interwoven with a traditional African tale of life in the village, OGBANJE is a story of the human kitchen. It is about the difficulties of change & the elements of the African culture & tradition which are vital to the growth of man. Through poetic outcries the author provides insight to the emotional anguish of a people in turmoil. Despite the story being set in Africa, its themes can be easily translated to relevance in any country experiencing the unnerving social changes that are being seen today. OGBANJE manages to be entertaining while carrying an important message on cultural integrity & social justice. Copies may be ordered by sending either a check or money order for $10.95 for each paperback copy & $18.95 for each hardcover copy; to Seaburn, P.O. Box 2085, L.I.C., NY 11102, phone (718) 274-1300, FAX (718) 274-3353.Chekwas, Sam is the author of 'Ogbanje Son of the Gods' with ISBN 9781885778017 and ISBN 1885778015.