Product Description
Mr. Gaines enjoys traveling and had always wanted to visit his mother's homeland, Ghana, West Africa. While growing up, his mother had often told him stories about this amazing land and his wonderful relatives. Mr. Gaines knew that at some point in his lifetime, this was a trip he would have to make. He realized how fortunate he is in that he has knowledge of a direct link to his African ancestry. This is unlike many African Americans whose connection to their African past was broken by the institution of slavery. In the summer of 2000, he was fortunate enough to be able to finally make the journey. He, along with his sister and two other travel companions, spent an amazing twelve days in Ghana filled with excitement and discovery. This book chronicles his experiences along with those of his travel companions. It also describes many of the cultural aspects of Ghana along with interesting stories about his family and how he reaches a new understanding of himself. Mr. Gaines warmly invites you to travel along with him and experience beauty of Ghana as he did. Through this book, he hopes to provoke thought, laughter and introspection.
About the Author
Mr. Gaines is a native of the Washington, DC area and a 1991 graduate of the University of Maryland. He is a first-time author who was so inspired by his first trip to Africa that he felt compelled to share his story. Mr. Gaines uses a warm and friendly writing style that makes the reader feel as though they are with him on his trip. His keen eye for details along with a warm sense of humor allows him to share his experiences in ways that connect with his audience. Mr. Gaines hopes to inspire others to visit their ancestral homelands so that they too can 'shake hands' with their ancestors and gain a better understanding of who they are.
