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Malanding Jaiteh <[log in to unmask]>
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Ebrima,
I join the rest of the L-ers to congratulate you for getting the book 
out. Also to Lang Dampha for his book.

Malanding Jaiteh


Ebrima Ceesay wrote:

> Folks,
>
> Langfafa Dampha, a Gambian friend of mine in Paris, has also published 
> his first novel titled "African Aliens" and it makes good reading. I 
> haven't read the book myself, but I have read the manuscript two years 
> ago, while in Paris, and yes, it is a good read.
>
> Langfafa Dampha is finishing his PhD in History at the University of 
> Sorbonne (Paris 4)
>
> This is the webpage of his book: 
> www.trafford.com/4dcgi/robots/05-1300.html
>
> Langfafa's novel is described by the Publishers as follows: "A 
> thrilling and hilarious narrative of the realities and facts about 
> immigrant-life in France, encompassing racism, hypocrisy, jealousy, 
> greed, illusion, misconception, misbehaviour and self-destruction."
>
> Bamba Laye,
>
> If you are not in hurry, I'll send you a signed complimentary copy 
> once I have received more copies from the Publishers, say, in three 
> weeks time. Drop me your postal address privately.The price of the 
> book will remain the same for every reader.
>
> Thanks to everyone for the kind words of encouragement.
>
> After the Presidential Election, I'll write a postscript for the book, 
> in order to take the Gambian discussion/debate (from where it 
> stopped/ended in the book) to where we are today. That should also 
> make an interesting reading.
>
> Edi Jah,
>
> You and Njok Malick also deserve to be commended for the good social 
> programmes that you do organise for the Senegambian communities in the 
> UK. One day, I would be sending (to Gambia-L and Gambia-Post) a more 
> fitting write-up. You and Njok Malick should keep up the good work.
>
> Regards,
> Ebrima
>
> PS (Edi): What is going on with our team? I am of the view that Arsene 
> Wenger should play William Gallas as a central defender to partner 
> Kolo Toure. Djourou or Hoyte should play as a left back, in my view. I 
> rate William Gallas as one of the best central defenders in the world.
>
> By the way, I have just read on BBC teletext that Thierry Henry will 
> miss Wednesday's Champions League game in Hamburg, because of a foot 
> injury, but Baptisa looks like a very good player.
>
> Hopefully, his loan deal would be made permanent.
>
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