The education of a British-protected child: essays

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From the celebrated author of Things Fall Apart comes a new collection of autobiographical essays'his first new book in more than twenty years. Chinua Achebe's characteristically eloquent and nuanced voice is everywhere present in these seventeen beautifully written pieces. From a vivid portrait of growing up in colonial Nigeria to considerations on the African-American Diaspora, from a glimpse into his extraordinary family life and his thoughts on the potent symbolism of President Obama's elections'this charmingly personal, intellectually disciplined, and steadfastly wise collection is an indispensable addition to the remarkable Achebe oeuvre. From the Trade Paperback edition.  Read more... Abstract: Offers reflections on personal and collective identity, on home and family, on literature, language and politics, and on the author's lifelong attempt to reclaim the definition of 'Africa' for its own authorship.  Read more... Content: The education of a British-protected child -- The sweet aroma of Zik's kitchen: growing up in the ambience of a legend -- My dad and me -- What is Nigeria to me? -- Traveling white -- Spelling our proper name -- My daughters -- Recognitions -- Africa's tarnished name -- Politics and politicians of language in African literature -- African literature as restoration of celebration -- Teaching Things fall apart -- Martin Luther King and Africa -- The university and the leadership factor in Nigerian politics -- Stanley Diamond -- Africa is people.