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ISBN: 0679725407

ISBN13: 9780679725404

Aké: The Years of Childhood

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A dazzling memoir of an African childhood from Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian novelist, playwright, and poet Wole Soyinka. Ak The Years of Childhood gives us the story of Soyinka's boyhood before and during World War II in a Yoruba village in western Nigeria called Ak . A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, Soyinka grew up on a parsonage compound, raised by Christian parents and by a grandfather who introduced him to Yoruba spiritual traditions. His vivid evocation of the colorful sights, sounds, and aromas of the world that shaped him is both lyrically beautiful and laced with humor and the sheer delight of a child's-eye view. A classic of African autobiography, Ak is also a transcendantly timeless portrait of the mysteries of childhood.

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Must Read

The book was really a page turner. I loved it and am reading the next one Up Country and love it also

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Better than the movie!

It's often true, but I found this book to be superior to the movie version, and I thought the movie was good enough to buy. I'm a fan (now) of DeMille, thanks to the recommendation of co-workers. The General's Daughter is a murder mystery, and maybe not for the faintest of heart. The author is so descriptive that I easily pictured the people and scenes in my mind. If, like me, you don't seem to find enough time to read,...

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A Winner From Demille

Ann Campbell, an army captain and daughter of a famous general, is found dead. With consideration of her position and her father, the army doesn't want this becoming a media event. A military undercover investigator and a sex crimes specialist are brought in to investigate the case. Although you might think you have it all figured out, keep reading. Each secret that's are uncovered about the General's daughter will keep...

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I could not put the book down.....

I am so glad that I read this book before I saw the movie, as it was so much better. The story is about the body of a girl who is found bound and naked on the firing range of an army base. To make matters worse she is the daughter of The General. The case is passed on to Paul Brenner and Cynthia Sunhill who have to try and solve it without going outside of the armies rules and regulations. This becomes quite difficult when...

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EXCELLENT CHARACTER: PAUL BRENNER

With 164 other reviews here you don't need much from me. No, I'm not a large fan of Mr. DeMille but two of his books have caught my interest: this one and UP COUNTRY which coincidently have the same character, Paul Brenner. This is a very satisfying read and though the murder case is kinky and unpleasant the writing and humor along the way will keep most readers reading. His partner, Cynthia Sunhill also of CID, adds repartee...

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