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The Beginning: Collision, Ghana, 1958

This book is a fictional narrative that takes place in Ghana during the year 1958. The story delves into the complexities of cultural intersections and the impact of significant historical events on the local society. The author uses this setting to examine the dynamics of change and the challenges faced by individuals caught in the midst of these transformations. more

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Ryszard Kapuscinski
Ryszard Kapuscinski

Ryszard Kapuscinski (March 4, 1932 – January 23, 2007) was a Polish journalist, writer, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest journalists of the 20th century. He gained fame for his in-depth coverage of conflicts and revolutions in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, blending factual reporting with literary narrative. Born in Pinsk, Poland, he studied history at the University of Warsaw and later worked for the Polish Press Agency. He reported on 27 revolutions and coups, including the Angolan Civil War, the Iranian Revolution, and the Ethiopian famine. His notable works include 'The Emperor,' 'The Soccer War,' and 'Travels with Herodotus,' translated into many languages. His writing profoundly explores power, violence, and human nature, influencing generations of journalists and writers. more

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“You will find a spring by the dwelling of the dead, to the left. Next to it stands a white cypress. Do not approach that spring, do not go near it. You will find another spring that pours from the lake of Memory, cool water gushes out of it. There are guards in front of it. Address these words to them: I am daughter of the earth and the star-covered Sky, and I descend from the Sky; and that you know; I burn and die of thirst; let me drink quickly of the cool water that gushes from the lake of Memory. And they will allow you to drink from the sacred spring.”