Bush-faller
AT LAST A PAGE-TURNER ON BUSH-FALLING
(Jessie Atogho Ekukole, Editor in Chief, English Language News, CRTV Radio)
Finally, a book that reveals the realities of 'Bush-Falling' and delves
into the sensitive issue of Africans settling in foreign lands rather
than returning home to construct and build their own nations. This
book addresses the reality of falling on your knees and learning to
walk all over again. From Dust to Snow: Bushfaller is definitely a
page turner, a series of spellbinding, warm personal stories in one
volume. It recounts firsthand, the truth of the cycle of excitement,
disappointment and disillusionment, fear, acceptance and then
adjustment that accompanies the bush-faller no matter where he
lands. It takes you from Africa where dreams are built to the four
corners of Europe and to the US where some are shattered and
others are built. It also explores the theme of culture shock. The
narration is so personal that it actually weaves vivid pictures of the
experience and memories but more so, of the vulnerable, defining
and triumphant moments of those who dreamed and dared to make
the transition from dust to snow. FK’s intros and footnotes add
more spice to the stories and are fitting accompaniments to the
narratives as they shed more light on the individuals and their
struggle for survival. They also serve as the thread that holds the
different stories together and keeps the theme of the African Dream
running through the book. From Dust to Snow: Bushfaller is a must
read for all those dreaming of falling bush one day. It is a true
confession of some brave and selfless persons, an eye opener that
is recommended to parents and guardians who are nursing hopes
of sending their children and protégées to what is supposedly the
dreamland.
From Dust To Snow Bush-faller, is, undoubtedly, an authoritative handbook
for first time travelers and others who prefer foreign to home "hell". Even
though both sides of the "bush-falling" coin are given equal attention, sordid
images of the "economic servitude" to which young Africans sentence
themselves still stick out to be seen.. and dreaded. This great book
deserves to be read, again and again... - Charly Ndi Chia (Editor-In-Chief, The
Post Newspaper)
FROM DUST TO SNOW, Bush - faller, is a collection of exciting, entertaining
and edifying true experirnces of third world migrants to the North that
should make the scales fall from the eyes of those still living under the
illusion that Europe and America are Paradise on earth. - Bole Butake
(Professor, University of Yaounde I)
The stories all sound like fiction but they are real life experiences; thrilling,
funny, sad, too real to be true. FROM DUST TO SNOW is a recommendable
reference for all, the young and the old, dying to "fall bush." - Mrs Magarate
and Dr Chemuta Banda (President of the Human rights Freedoms
Commission, Yaounde Cameroon)
Go round Europe and the U.S.A. in a few hours by reading this exciting work.
Written in simple, colloquial English, this easy to read but also highly
educative book amalgamates on-the-spot experiences from people of all
ages, walks of life, social class and sex. It is a must read to all African
youths, especially UNIVERSITY students. It is worth more than every dime
and calorie you spend on it. - Ayu’nwi N. Nebafusi (Lecturer, University of
Buea.)
This book fits into a very special class of its own. The experiences narrated
are myriad yet compelling; they are enriching and inspiring. The timing is
exquisite, given the craze, dreams and puzzles that adorn the now popular
"bush falling" phenomenon in Cameroon and other developing countries.
This is such a rare treasure that must be given its legitimate position on all
personal, family and school bookshelves. - Peter Suh-Nfor Tangyie
(Principal, GBHS Santa)
(Jessie Atogho Ekukole, Editor in Chief, English Language News, CRTV Radio)
Finally, a book that reveals the realities of 'Bush-Falling' and delves
into the sensitive issue of Africans settling in foreign lands rather
than returning home to construct and build their own nations. This
book addresses the reality of falling on your knees and learning to
walk all over again. From Dust to Snow: Bushfaller is definitely a
page turner, a series of spellbinding, warm personal stories in one
volume. It recounts firsthand, the truth of the cycle of excitement,
disappointment and disillusionment, fear, acceptance and then
adjustment that accompanies the bush-faller no matter where he
lands. It takes you from Africa where dreams are built to the four
corners of Europe and to the US where some are shattered and
others are built. It also explores the theme of culture shock. The
narration is so personal that it actually weaves vivid pictures of the
experience and memories but more so, of the vulnerable, defining
and triumphant moments of those who dreamed and dared to make
the transition from dust to snow. FK’s intros and footnotes add
more spice to the stories and are fitting accompaniments to the
narratives as they shed more light on the individuals and their
struggle for survival. They also serve as the thread that holds the
different stories together and keeps the theme of the African Dream
running through the book. From Dust to Snow: Bushfaller is a must
read for all those dreaming of falling bush one day. It is a true
confession of some brave and selfless persons, an eye opener that
is recommended to parents and guardians who are nursing hopes
of sending their children and protégées to what is supposedly the
dreamland.
From Dust To Snow Bush-faller, is, undoubtedly, an authoritative handbook
for first time travelers and others who prefer foreign to home "hell". Even
though both sides of the "bush-falling" coin are given equal attention, sordid
images of the "economic servitude" to which young Africans sentence
themselves still stick out to be seen.. and dreaded. This great book
deserves to be read, again and again... - Charly Ndi Chia (Editor-In-Chief, The
Post Newspaper)
FROM DUST TO SNOW, Bush - faller, is a collection of exciting, entertaining
and edifying true experirnces of third world migrants to the North that
should make the scales fall from the eyes of those still living under the
illusion that Europe and America are Paradise on earth. - Bole Butake
(Professor, University of Yaounde I)
The stories all sound like fiction but they are real life experiences; thrilling,
funny, sad, too real to be true. FROM DUST TO SNOW is a recommendable
reference for all, the young and the old, dying to "fall bush." - Mrs Magarate
and Dr Chemuta Banda (President of the Human rights Freedoms
Commission, Yaounde Cameroon)
Go round Europe and the U.S.A. in a few hours by reading this exciting work.
Written in simple, colloquial English, this easy to read but also highly
educative book amalgamates on-the-spot experiences from people of all
ages, walks of life, social class and sex. It is a must read to all African
youths, especially UNIVERSITY students. It is worth more than every dime
and calorie you spend on it. - Ayu’nwi N. Nebafusi (Lecturer, University of
Buea.)
This book fits into a very special class of its own. The experiences narrated
are myriad yet compelling; they are enriching and inspiring. The timing is
exquisite, given the craze, dreams and puzzles that adorn the now popular
"bush falling" phenomenon in Cameroon and other developing countries.
This is such a rare treasure that must be given its legitimate position on all
personal, family and school bookshelves. - Peter Suh-Nfor Tangyie
(Principal, GBHS Santa)
Reviews
Traveling and living abroad can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, a
dream come true for some, but it can also be a horrific and interminable
nightmare. “From Dust to Snow: Bush-Faller” chronicles the true-life experiences
of (Bush-Fallers) Africans (primarily Cameroonians), in Europe and the United
States. Featuring more than twenty accounts from students, asylum seekers and
the employed, contributors in this work of ‘edutainment’ ferry you through their
experiences, first-hand, from the moment the idea of traveling overseas was
conceived, through departure emotions, first impressions upon arrival, culture
shock, hardships, comic moments, high points of each life, and even re-entry
shock, including deportation. One way or the other, you should find yourself on
one of the pages of this book, either as a foreigner or as a host. Prepare yourself
for what is about to happen; Discover the African Dream, a Dream far bigger than
Bush-falling.
dream come true for some, but it can also be a horrific and interminable
nightmare. “From Dust to Snow: Bush-Faller” chronicles the true-life experiences
of (Bush-Fallers) Africans (primarily Cameroonians), in Europe and the United
States. Featuring more than twenty accounts from students, asylum seekers and
the employed, contributors in this work of ‘edutainment’ ferry you through their
experiences, first-hand, from the moment the idea of traveling overseas was
conceived, through departure emotions, first impressions upon arrival, culture
shock, hardships, comic moments, high points of each life, and even re-entry
shock, including deportation. One way or the other, you should find yourself on
one of the pages of this book, either as a foreigner or as a host. Prepare yourself
for what is about to happen; Discover the African Dream, a Dream far bigger than
Bush-falling.
"I actually read the book
(From Dust to Snow:
Bush-faller) three times
before I ever applied for the
UK visa...My mind was
clouded with worries about
what it takes to get a UK
visa and worries about
travelling alone from
Cameroon to the UK without
a guide as well as getting
settled in a foreign land.
From Dust to Snow has
significantly enabled me to
overcome many worries and
difficulties..."
Che Afanwi, UK
I can hardly explain how
precious the book FROM
DUST TO SNOW is to me. I
just finished reading it today
in Yaounde... I won't have
time now to express the
wisdom I've gotten from the
stories. Please I just need
the e-copy
Tony Epie, Cameroon
"I am reading "Bushfaller"
with great interest.
Especially Geraldine's
story... It's so eye-opening!...
My mother is reading the
other book (From Dust to
Snow: The African Dream?),
and says she enjoys it!"
Carolin Huber, Switzerland
"I want a majority of parents
to look at this book. It gives
you a broad view of what
people (your children could)
go through abroad. No one
would want to put a child in
some of the difficult
situations..."
Eyere Takor, Cameroon
(From Dust to Snow:
Bush-faller) three times
before I ever applied for the
UK visa...My mind was
clouded with worries about
what it takes to get a UK
visa and worries about
travelling alone from
Cameroon to the UK without
a guide as well as getting
settled in a foreign land.
From Dust to Snow has
significantly enabled me to
overcome many worries and
difficulties..."
Che Afanwi, UK
I can hardly explain how
precious the book FROM
DUST TO SNOW is to me. I
just finished reading it today
in Yaounde... I won't have
time now to express the
wisdom I've gotten from the
stories. Please I just need
the e-copy
Tony Epie, Cameroon
"I am reading "Bushfaller"
with great interest.
Especially Geraldine's
story... It's so eye-opening!...
My mother is reading the
other book (From Dust to
Snow: The African Dream?),
and says she enjoys it!"
Carolin Huber, Switzerland
"I want a majority of parents
to look at this book. It gives
you a broad view of what
people (your children could)
go through abroad. No one
would want to put a child in
some of the difficult
situations..."
Eyere Takor, Cameroon
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