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Wounded Africa

The Cultural Differences Between Africa and America

by Genevieve Tiony

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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 1/20/2009

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 284
ISBN : 9781438944715
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 284
ISBN : 9781438944708

About the Book

New Book Clarifies Differences between Africa and America

African Immigrant Shares Unique Perspective on Africa and America

 

The book  seeks to broaden public perception and understanding about the cultural differences between Africa and America, including its people and immigrants, Wounded Africa: The Cultural Differences Between Africa and America. The new nonfiction book examines various, diverse aspects of both cultures in order to explore both their similarities and differences. This book will emotionally take you to Africa and back within 48 hrs.

 

“It is not so much about ignorance in both continents but about the need for cultural education, tolerance and exposure,”  as to why there are such prevalent misunderstandings between  Africa and America. 

 

Collected from her own experiences and the experiences of others, Wounded Africa provides a more personalized view of the cultural differences between Africa and America. From the start, Tiony makes the distinction between descendents of Africans (AA- African Americans) who were born in the US and(AAA-African-African American) who are Africans that have immigrated to the US. She defines herself as both Kenyan and American, as she was born in Kenya but has lived and worked in America. Her unique vantage point also rests in her previous employment with the United Nations in New York courtesy of the government of Kenya. Tiony is frank about her opinions on such topics as education, corruption, economy, racism,health, family life, job interviews and placement ,  Politics, gender,religion ,African governments in general among other topics.

Ideal for students, professionals, travelers or anyone interested in Africa and African immigrant experiences in America. Wounded Africa is a comprehensive, insightful reference point. A portion of the proceeds from Wounded Africa will go to charity and hopefully help the healing effort.

 For more information please visit  http://www.woundedafrica.org.

About the Author

          Born and raised in Kenya, I came to the USA to serve my Government at the United Nations in New York.

 

 It is here that I started looking at myself as an African and not just a Kenyan. In any case, most Americans define black people from Africa as one.  I had a chance to interact with Africans from all parts of the continent and realized we had so many things in common starting from Food, Families, Cultures, Government corruption, Economics, Politics, Religions etc. It is then that I realized that most of Africa’s wounds are self inflicted. 

 

           After my tour of duty, I decided to remain in the USA in with the hope of pursuing the American dream. I studied and earned my degree in criminal justice and political science at St. Johns University in New York. As part of my adventure, I relocated to Missouri.

 

          Besides the culture shock, bureaucracies and procedures, hardships, sacrifices, loneliness all dimmed the light in the tunnel. The Promised Land seems so far, yet in it. At some point, I had a car without a driver’s license; I had a degree with no job and many more problems that immigrants face.  But, giving up was not an option. America is not a piece of cake. So, I had to keep my head above water while trying not to let any opportunity slip away.

 

           Both Continents are amazingly beautiful in different ways. Africa is un-exploited, full of natural resources, cultural,  beautiful with dire need of proper leadership.  

Buying my book means helping a child in Africa, not in the future but now. Some of the book  proceeds will go towards  charity. Some of those African kids have seen the worst in their childhood than some adults  today.