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The return of the African American
by Curtis Morrow
Product Group: Book
Publisher: C. Morrow (1983)
ISBN: B0006ENX1S
Unknown Binding: 177 pages
SKU: GD41428
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Copyright Sept 16, 1983. Published by Curtis Morrow. Unused copy. Covers flat and shiny, Spine uncreased, Text clean with NO marks.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
This book presents the true-life adventures of an African-American returning to live in Africa. Curtis Morrow 'Kojo-Achampong', lived eleven years in several African countries, both in cities and in the bush. He lived by his wits and by designing and selling jewellery among other things. He was adopted by the tribe of his ancestors (the Ashanti of Ghana West-Africa). The reader sees and feels the villages of Africa as 'Kojo-Achampong' learns tribal customs, drinks palm wine and masters the art of designing jewellery. Above all, a spirit and sense of loyalty, pride and independence of the people permeate this moving account.
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Customer Reviews
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A wonderful, down-to-earth travel narrative
Rating  (5)
Date: 2003-03-17
Mr. Morrow was brave and adventurous, no surprise given his earlier experiences described in his book "What's a Commie Ever Done to Black People." Having read dozens of travel narratives and having lived and worked in African countries myself, I can say I especially enjoyed this one, not only because of his unique perspective as a black artist, but because he is a fine story teller and a very honest, direct and observant writer. Let's have a sequel!
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...love for self and kind!
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-06-24
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
It was Marcus Garvey who spoke and wrote so eloquently about "love for self and kind." Bro. Kojo, your book, too, is an eloquent treatise that speaks of "love for self and kind."
First, we read about the love you had to have for yourself,-- enough to leave your immediate family and the comforts of home to embrace new experiences in a distant land. Then we are introduced to your love for your motherland, Africa, which is apparent when your observations and insights allow us to see, touch, taste, ear, smell, and feel all that you witnessed. Finally, love for black people is clearly evident, when you allow us to walk in your shoes and share your dreams. Although I view this as a text that projects "love for self and kind," I see it as book that I would recommend to anyone who has ever wondered, "Who am I and where do I come from?". RETURN OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN grabbed my attention from the very beginning and held me, enraptured, long after I had read the last word. Congratulations!
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Going along on the journey
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-01-03
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Reading this book you will feel very present with the places and people Kojo adopts (and is adopted by) in his 11 years of traveling and living in West Africa. His writing is very immediate, intimate and personal, his observations keen and full of insight.
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Review of Curtis Morrow's Return of the African-American
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-02-15
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
It is wonderful to get an inside view of Africa from one who was so brave to leave the comforts of America and spend many years there. The information contained in the book shows a side of Africa unknown to the average American. I have learned from this author and believe that others will also.
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Personal Reflective and a Journalism Triumph!
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-01-31
This descriptive and journalistic adventure is a true marvel to read. the journey that Mr. Morrow takes us through is one that every African American hopes to travel to in their lifetime.We are there when the author travels to the various countries and relates to various people. Move over Mr. Louis Gates......You have competition!
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