I Refuse To Die
My Journey for Freedom
$39.49
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2011
Summary
An extraordinary account of how a laborer’s son rose to challenge the power of despots, I Refuse to Die is both the autobiography of one gifted man who rose above the horrors of colonization, and an uncensored history of modern Kenya. The book is infused with the freedom songs of the Kenyan people, as well as dream prophecy and folk tales that are part of Kenya’s rich storytelling tradition. Tracing the roots of the Mau Mau rebellion, wa Wamwere follows the evolution and degeneration of Jomo …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781583226155 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 158322615X |
| Author: | Koigi wa Wamwere |
| Publisher: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 532g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This strange and powerful work mixes memoir, social history, polemic, and manifesto … A terrifying work of enormous importance that contrasts humanity with bestiality, dignity with depravity.” –Kirkus (Starred Review)
“Fascinating … It is difficult to complete I Refuse to Die without admiring Koigi’s selflessness and courage.” –Washington Post Book World
“Gripping … Despite his personal suffering and Kenya’s struggles through colonial and postcolonial strife, wa Wamwere exhibits resilience and optimism in his inspiring autobiography.” –Booklist
“… a passionate and poignant testimony to the struggle of one man—and by that I also mean one family and one people—to remember and survive the evil lessons of history. But it is also much more than that. Koigi wa Wamwere, in life and print, challenges us to make freedom a word that means something tangible for all.” –Rain Taxi
About The Author
Koigi wa Wamwere
KOIGI WA WAMWERE is a political activist and writer. Born in Kenya in 1949, he has been fighting for social change in his home country for decades. He was imprisoned in Kenya five times between 1975 and 1996, spending a total of thirteen years in prison, including periods during which he was tortured. His execution was averted only by the combined efforts of the Norwegian government and human rights activists around the world. Today, wa Wamwere continues to put his life on the line for human rights, inspiring those around him with his clear vision and personal strength. Wa Wamwere lives in New York City and Kenya.
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