Congrats, Bro Rene!

I look forward to owning a copy. Yes, Half-Die of the time was truely
lively and vibrant. The 'Fanal' tradition has sadly died: No more 'Famara
awal nee' and the like. Hence the importance of literary work that
capture those times.

Regards,

Kabir.

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:59 PM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>  Dear All,
>            Today I have come closer to becoming a published author. My
> manuscript entitled: The Drumbeats Of Afdie, has finally been sent to the
> printer for activation. This process is expected to take within one to two
> weeks. Once this process is complete, my book will be available in the
> marketplace for purchase. The publisher for the book is Authorhouse, an
> indepedent publishing house in Bloomington, IN 47403. I am told that it
> generally takes about 4-6 weeks from the time a title is activated until it
> begins to be listed on other retailer's website. In due course the book
> will be able on Amazon and many other retail outlets.
>
>            The Drumbeats Of Afdie is the story of Omadi, a Gambian
> immigrant who came to the United States. It describes the life of Omadi
> both in the Gambia and in the United States. The nuances of the American
> immigration system become a focal point in the book, as Omadi is torn
> between staying in the country as an illegal immigrant or going back home
> to the Gambia.
>
>            This 214 page book is authentically Gambian; Banjul and Afdie
> features prominently in the book, as the author deliberates on and
> accentuates the rich social and cultural tapestry that is part of Afdie's
> history. For those who may not know, the word Afdie is a corruption of the
> words "Half Die". It pertains to a malaria epedimic in Banjul, in the past,
> in which half the inhabitants had died. Afdie is in the southern part of
> the city of Banjul.
>
>            As the story of Omadi evolves, so does the narration about gods
> and oracles which gives a deeper appreciation to this African phenomenon.
>
>            I wish to take this opportunity to extend my thanks and
> gratitude to Momodou Baldeh, who has been kind enough to read through over
> one hundred pages of the manuscript, and not only offered his suggestions
> and advice but also helped with the editing. Mo is my literary buddy and a
> close friend. Thanks a bunch, Mo.
>
>          Rene Badjan
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