I just got done reading SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THEM. My prayer is that the stories told in this book will help people picture the far reaching effect of any evil they do. Fr. Akpan, all those swaps of phones in luxurious hearses helped my emotion. There were like full sunshine that suddenly appeared amidst a heavy rain. At some point I told myself, I rather not hear all this, but since they are true stories of my life time, I might as well face the truth.
I have read the book and I will not exaggerate but I will say this; not many books I have read in the recent past have touched a chord in me as this one has. The story that worked this for me was that about Jubril ( Luxurious hearses).
I have always been a huge fan of African writers like Chinua Achebe and Nadine Gordimer. Now Akpan joins that list :-)
I'm definintely buying his book. Big ups. Rev Uwem Akpan! You are psrt of the new generation of continental Africans writing about the diverse African historical and current experiences.For this, I am grateful. thank you
Fr. Akpan, you are a brilliant inspiration to me! Thank you greatly for giving us a piece of your heart!
AfroMohawkable 1 year ago
Fr. Akpan,
Why You no talk about those Nijas we de say nyoung when they mean young. I know say na your people. Na hm make you leave them eeh. Just kidding.
nwagolfcourse 2 years ago
I just got done reading SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THEM. My prayer is that the stories told in this book will help people picture the far reaching effect of any evil they do. Fr. Akpan, all those swaps of phones in luxurious hearses helped my emotion. There were like full sunshine that suddenly appeared amidst a heavy rain. At some point I told myself, I rather not hear all this, but since they are true stories of my life time, I might as well face the truth.
nwagolfcourse 2 years ago
I am going to read this book. I think it should be required reading for all of us fortunate enough to live in the "developed nations".
interestinglsav 2 years ago
Congratulations on being chosen for Oprah's book club. I am looking forward to reading 'Say You're One of Them.
LeapyLee23 2 years ago
I have read the book and I will not exaggerate but I will say this; not many books I have read in the recent past have touched a chord in me as this one has. The story that worked this for me was that about Jubril ( Luxurious hearses).
I have always been a huge fan of African writers like Chinua Achebe and Nadine Gordimer. Now Akpan joins that list :-)
venomouseffect 3 years ago
I'm definintely buying his book. Big ups. Rev Uwem Akpan! You are psrt of the new generation of continental Africans writing about the diverse African historical and current experiences.For this, I am grateful. thank you
yearn4ivy 3 years ago 2