Into Africa: The return [Paperback]

Yvonne Blackwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 23, 2009

Blackwood's remarkable story, articulated in Into Africa: a Personal Journey, told about her first journey to West Africa, land of her ancestors. She travelled alone and her exposure to Nigeria's tight military control caused her to experience fear as never before. In Ghana, destiny led her to meet Adamson, who became her guide, doctor and more....The story left you breathless, wanting more.

Into Africa: The Return describes Blackwood's second journey to West Africa. This time accompanied by two American cousins - Peabody, 70, reunites with Theresa, her Ashanti friend after 40 years. Theresa's brother dies the day before they arrive in Ghana and plans go awry. In Ghana, Blackwood meets her protégée Frieda and the dashing Pastor Ray for the first time. Frieda must overcome her bashfulness and try to warm up to her sponsor. A plan to visit Mali is shelved and Togo substituted. But is it safe to travel there without a native? Pastor Ray volunteers to accompany them - a blessing in disguise.

The cousins explore a mysterious world with alien cultures and experience wonderment, joy and heart-wrenching sadness. Into Africa: the Return resonates with intrigue and discovery that keeps you riveted to the last word.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Ms. Blackwood's enthusiasm for her subject comes

through in these pages and she certainly takes you right

along with her as she pokes around in the Ghana of her

mind and the Ghana she discovers. A lively read." --Keeble McFarlane, columnist –The Observer

"Ms. Blackwood's enthusiasm for her subject comes

through in these pages and she certainly takes you right

along with her as she pokes around in the Ghana of her

mind and the Ghana she discovers. A lively read." --Keeble McFarlane, columnist The Observer (added by author)

Yvonne Blackwood s Into Africa: The Return is a heartwarming story of a courageous woman who dared to step outside of her comfort zone to discover her roots and give back to the land of her ancestors. I found parts describing Africa s sights, sounds, smells and tastes truly delightful. They were colorful, entertaining and made me want to jump in the middle of each of those scenes. --Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson, Reader Views

About the Author

Yvonne Blackwood is the author of Into Africa a Personal Journey, Will That Be Cash or' Cuffs? and her latest release, Into Africa: The Return. She is also a columnist and has written for magazines and newspapers including the Toronto Star. She has published several short stories and was the winner of the millennium short story contest held by the Canadian Author's Association in 2000. She is a contributor to Canadian Voices, a new exciting anthology.

Yvonne is a dynamic speaker and a retired career banker.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (November 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1426902654
• ISBN-13: 978-1426902659
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,359,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Yvonne Blackwood writes books for adults but expects to publish some children's books in the near future. Her first book, "Into Africa a Personal Journey", ranked in the top five best-selling books under Ghana on Amazon.com within a year of publication. Her other books include: the hilarious, "Will That Be Cash or Cuffs?" and "Into Africa: The Return". She has published several short stories and won the millennium short story contest held by the Canadian Authors Association, Toronto Branch. Yvonne is also a columnist, speaker and world traveler. She previously worked as a career banker for 35 years.
www.yblackwood.com