http://www.nomadsoftheword.com en-gb nomadsoftheword.com 2009-9-16T00:00:00Z nomadsoftheword.com http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#48783 Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostylepriority99 msostyleqformatyes msost... 2009-9-15T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#45854 Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostylepriority99 msostyleqformatyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0in ... 2009-7-30T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#44305 One the first Cup of tea you are a stranger on the second cup of tea you become a friend and on the third cup of tea you become family Greg MortensonOn June 22 five of us got together at The Waterside to discuss Greg Mortenson adventures and campaign to build schools in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Gregs journey from a mountaineering bum to a philanthropist and to some a hero was not a paved road but filled with danger and adventure in every corner. His childhood in Tanzania and the example of his parents equipped him with the mentality to give and help those in need. Many climbers have passed through the same areas of Pakistan as Greg Mortenson and made the similar promises to help the local people but the difference between Greg and the others is that he followed through with his promise. His personality and disorganized nature made his journey more difficult but his perseverance triumphed in the end. Despite the many obstacles in his way he raised the money and re... 2009-6-25T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#44303 On the 21st of May for Banana Yoshimotos Kitchen.Five of us got together to share a great evening fueled with wine and beer and a great discussion about the book the author Japan and Japaneses culture. I would like to take this opportunity thank Sophie Zaf Rahul and Onur for coming along and officially welcome Rahul and Onur to our nomadic book lovers family. It was a great pleasure meeting you both and thank you for your insight about Japanese culture and your lively opinions.During the evening we discussed the book in terms ofKitchensSymbolismGriefThe occultPop CultureFood and Food for comfortTranssexualitySex RolesWe all agreed that it was a good read although at times we got frustrated with the author. The book and style of writing is different than Western writers and one needs to read it with an open mind and by leaving our Western sensitivities behind.Several of you couldnt make it to the gathering on the 21st of May but I would like to thank all those that took the... 2009-6-2T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#40736 Big Welcome newcomers Sophie Zoe and Vineet. I hope you enjoyed our group and looking forward to seeing you again in the next gatherings. Congratulation to Johanna for winning a copy of Mays book choice Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Last night around 730pm 6 of us gathered at The Waterside next to the river to discuss Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It was a fun night fueled with plenty of red wine engaging conversation in a lively atmosphere. In true nomad style people came armed with an opinion and they werent shy to voice it. We talked about the twin sisters Olanna and Kainene members of the Igbo upper class both educated abroad they chose different avenues to make their mark in the world. Olanna joins her intellectual professor lover Odenigbo as a lecturer at the University of Nkussa while Kainene is swift in the business world and falls for a shy English writer Richard. Their disputes difference of opinion and betrayal. We talked about Ugwu that came fr... 2009-4-29T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#39156 Click here to check outThe Nomads of the Word Book Club 2009-4-3T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#38136 Nomads of The Word Welcome Chris Thank you for taking the time to talk to us. Lets begin what led you to write Waking in Nigeria C.L. Dahl The experiences and adventurous coming of age that resulted from living in Nigeria.Nomads of The Word What does the title Waking in Nigeria signifies for you C.L. Dahl It was truly an awakening for me and my girlfriend at a young and inexperienced age and mentality into the raw real smells tastes sounds and intensity of life an awakening to the realisation that life is wonderfully fate driven.Nomads of The Word You wrote the book as a fiction instead of a travel story why is that C.L. Dahl I wanted readers to experience the book as an adventure to experience it as their own and not as an unknowns memoir.Nomads of The Word What surprised you most about your book and the characters as you were writing Did anything turn out different than you had originally thought it would C. L. Dahl It turned out as it did... 2009-3-13T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#38084 I have just finished reading the book of the month by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Half of a Yellow Sun a wonderfully written and captivating novel that takes place in Southern Nigeria about 40 or so years ago. Two twin sisters Olanna and Kainene members of the Igbo upper class couldnt be any different both educated abroad they choose different avenues to make their mark in the world. Olanna joins her intellectual professor lover Odenigbo as a lecturer at the University of Nkussa while Kainene is swift in the business world and falls for a shy English writer Richard. Their privileged lives are rocked by the war conflict difference of opinion love mistrust betrayal and ethnic differences. On the other hand Ugwu Oenigbos house boy that came from a small poor village looks at every small luxury with a different respect.As the main characters lives intermingle they are confronted with the reality of their own decisions and responses to the wider political situation. Africa ... 2009-3-12T00:00:00Z http://www.nomadsoftheword.com/page4.htm#37595 Long overdue and much promised the Blog for Nomads of the Word is finally here. Our intention is to capture information about the books we have read and plan to read in the form of a book reviews news stories interviews with the authors and other literary relevant topics. Since the birth of Nomads of The Word a few months back we have read some wonderful books and have had great conversations fuelled with wine for some and tea for others. We met with a couple of the authors Imran Ahmad and C. L. Dalh and heard their stories of how their books came to life. We traveled to Pakistan India UK USA and Nigeria with the characters and tasted life through their adventures. We started our Journey with Moshin Hamids The Reluctant Fundamentalist a tale of love between Changez and Erica prejudice and misrepresentation an inward journey of self exploration and transformation questions of morality and eastwest values. A monologue that captures the readers imagination and allows us to make ... 2009-3-1T00:00:00Z