States of Consciousness

About the Book

This book contains some silent monologues and outer dialogues coming from situations that arouse insight. Some entries date back to the early 1970s when this author first arrived in Canada yet they are relevant in today’s parlance as they highlight the gradual emergence of answers to some questions the poems raise. Though, in poetic format, this book is also an account of participant observation research wherein the observer comments on some very central questions in society around democracy, social inequality, sex discrimination, gun violence, subtle classroom discrimination from the perspective of six and seven-year olds, to mention but a few gems in this book. The title, `States of Consciousness’ as used in the book, refers to stages of growth of an individual or a collective. The states represent levels of growth or awareness in self- or group- understanding. In essence the book represents the writer’s journey along the highways to “Love”. The reader will grasp what is meant by “Love” as she/he reads through the heart of this work. Often great teachers in our midst are so busy living life and doing great things for humanity that taking time out to share life’s lessons and blessings becomes tedious. Facing this challenge, this author met some great non-human motivators as you are about to find out by reading this book.

About the Author

Bridget Ubochi is community leader with a keen interest and extensive experience in facilitating community partnerships and cooperative efforts. · A graduate of the University of Toronto, she holds a post-graduate degree in Public Policy and Public Administration. · She has researched and written extensively on Public Policy and African Women · Author of State Agricultural Policy, Women Agricultural Producers and Self-Directed Development (an undefended PhD dissertation, University of Toronto). · Extensive experience in project management and provides consultation in Resource Consolidation and Administrative Services Management. · She writes poems and stories from the hearts that are periodically published in various books and journals. Bridget Ubochi volunteers with a number of communities and has won various community awards including the 2008 Igbo Heritage Award in the category of “Woman of Excellence” from Igbo Canadian Community Association.