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Black Gold of the Sun Ekow Eshun

Black Gold of the Sun By Ekow Eshun

Black Gold of the Sun by Ekow Eshun


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Summary

Traveling through Ghana in search of his roots, the author is on an exploration of history and belonging, from slavery in Africa and the West, and what it means to be black. In such an examination, this book poses questions, some shocking contradictions and some long-forgotten truths about his family past.

Black Gold of the Sun Summary

Black Gold of the Sun: Searching for Home in England and Africa by Ekow Eshun

'Where are you from?' 'No, where are you really from?' These questions, which he has been asked since boyhood, drive Ekow Eshun to travel through Ghana in search of his roots, and lead him on an exploration of history and belonging, from slavery in Africa and the West to the present day and what it means to be black. In search of answers, Ekow unearths yet more questions, some shocking contradictions and some long-forgotten truths about his family past...

About Ekow Eshun

Ekow Eshun was born in London in 1968 and grew up in England and Ghana. He was the youngest-ever editor of a men's magazine (Arena), is well-known in the media for his appearances on Newsnight Review, and is now artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. This is his first book.

Additional information

GOR010859802
9780141010960
0141010967
Black Gold of the Sun: Searching for Home in England and Africa by Ekow Eshun
Used - Like New
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
20060629
240
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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