The Black Stars of Ghana: A Motorcycle Adventure in West Africa [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Alan Whelan

Brossura

ISBN 10: 095722480X ISBN 13: 9780957224803

Casa editrice: Inkstand Press, 2012

Riassunto

Travelling against the backdrop of Ghana's Black Stars' thrilling performance in the 2010 World Cup, Alan Whelan sets off on a motorcycle adventure into the heart of West Africa. Curious to discover the current state of Ghana after two generations of independent rule within his lifetime, he rides optimistically on a continent that has had its fair share of trauma. On this, his second major African journey, he aims to prove the lie to the warning in 1951 by a British politician that to allow African colonies their independence would be "like giving a child a latch-key, a bank account and a shotgun". He meets witches, fetish priestesses, custodians of the slave trade, and the only white chief of Ashanti who confirm that - if Ghana is an indication of progress - the future of the continent is bright.  The fuel for the trip becomes the electric atmosphere in every town and village he visits as the Black Stars progress through the World Cup taking place in South Africa. He becomes convinced that their success is partially down to the mysterious black powder he is given by a fetish priest. 'It is from the bush,' says the priest. 'This powder will keep you safe. It is powerful!' But will it see the Black Stars to the final - and will it see him to the end of the journey?

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'Alan Whelan's latest book, The Black Stars of Ghana, is littered with enviable and illuminating turns-of-phrase of the kind that made African Brew Ha-Ha one of the stand out books in recent motorcycle travel writing.' - Overland Magazine

'A vivid and moving introduction to Ghana from a novel and welcome perspective' --Lord Boateng
--Lord Boateng

'He combined both to take the motorcycle diary writing market by storm with African Brew Ha-Ha and has just followed up with The Black Stars of Ghana, another one man and his bike epic solo odyssey.' --Blackpool Gazette

'Alan Whelan's journey to the far reaches of this extraordinary country is documented with startling clarity... The Black Stars of Ghana is an insightful, well-written memoir which positively sparkles with energy and colour - a snapshot of a defining moment in the recent history of a nation. This is an important read for any biker with a sense of adventure.' --Visor Down website

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• Editore: Inkstand Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 095722480X
• ISBN 13: 9780957224803
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 240