Into Africa: A Personal Journey

The Weekly Gleaner (NA)
"...a delight to read. It captures something elusive--a magical, almost indescribably wonder of discovering one's ancestral roots..."


The Spectrum, as supplied by the Toronto Star
"...The book is an easy read. It challenges you to put it down..."


The Caribbean Camera
"...This is a delightfully pleasant read, and gives some insight into some of the West African origins of Caribbean society."


Book Description
A remarkable and intriguing story about a journey by Yvonne Blackwood, Banker, community activist, to West Africa, the land of her ancestors. It begins in Nigeria with exposure to tight military control that causes Blackwood to experience fear as never before. In Ghana her respect for human beings and sense of adventure along with destiny, lead her to meet Adamson. Determined to see it all, she finds herself in desperte situations, each mysteriouly resolved by strangers. Peppered with nostalgic flashbacks to Blackwood's native Jamaica, Into Africa, resonates with unique poignancy, a love of people and her growing spiritual quest for her African roots among the proud Ashanti people.


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A remarkable and intriguing story about a journey to the land of Blackwood's ancestors. "Into Africa," begins in Nigeria with exposure to the tight control by the military that causes Blackwood to experience fear as never before. Her journey continues to take her on an exploration of a new mysterious world where she experiences joy and wonderment as she shares in the lives of family members, friends and new acquaintances. In Ghana her respect for human beings and sense of adventure along with destiny, lead her to meet Adamson. Determined to see it all, Yvonne finds herself in desperate situations, each one mysteriously resolved by strangers. Peppered with nostalgic flashbacks to her native Jamaica, "Into Africa, A Personal Journey," resonates with unique poignancy, a love of people and Blackwood's growing spiritual quest for her African roots among the proud Ashanti people. Down to earth, vulnerable yet fearless, Blackwood shares with us a small part of her life as it unfolds.


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Her writing style is straightforward, and definitely not pretentious. This is what makes it a delightful read. You settle down with the book, feeling confident that Yvonne is your good friend and living room raconteur.


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