Diteko writes True Andy, a real life experience
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Sunday May 22, 2022 04:54
Diteko decided to pen down his life experience in a book titled True Andy: The Road Less Travelled. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Diteko said the book was about the challenges that he faced in his childhood. He said he was somebody who did not like school because he did not understand its significance, as well as its purpose in his life.
“In my book I share a true story of my life and how I managed to overcome the challenges I faced growing up. I also mentioned rehabilitation centres that I went to. It has been my dream to write a book in order to share with the world the beauty of education, the importance of fearing God and the big role played by Bana Ba Metsi and Bana Ba Letsatsi respectively in ensuring youths that could not manage to complete their primary schools get readmitted,” he said.
The young author said he believed that he was unique hence doing whatever he felt could make him fulfill his purpose in life and therefore he saw it befitting to produce a biography of his life despite that many people wait to be old or be filthy rich before writing their biographies. He said his target audience is students because whilst at primary and junior schools, he faced a lot of peer pressure. He explained that some children might be facing the same challenges he faced therefore the book might help them on how to tackle them.
“In my book I did mention most of the things I did and I was honest with everything I wrote. I believe it can help many students and the youth. Recently we saw many youths indulge in crimes such as heists; some students were trending on social media after they were involved in fists fights with their teachers whilst others were seen engaged in drugs and substance abuse. In my book I did mention instances where I got involved in some of these bad activities. Their results were not good at all so this book will really help to guide my country men,” he said.
The book has 64 pages. It was published by Souvenir - The Word Philtre in Gaborone. Speaking of his achievements, he said he finally managed to complete his tertiary level despite the bumpy road he went through and becoming a responsible citizen who now create jobs for fellow citizens. He explained that writing a book takes courage and commitment as long if individuals believe in the beauty of their dream, everything they touch could turn into gold.
He thanked David Tregilges, Oliver Groth, Bokamoso Xavier, Omphemetse Dibe, Mpho Balopi and Kaone Gaogopolwe for standing by his side through the challenging journey of writing his first book. He further advised fellow youths who aspire to become writers, to follow their hearts and never allow anyone to deceive them because success belongs to those who believed in the beauty of their dreams. He also advised them to bear in mind that there was no sweet without sweating.
“In life, our social background got nothing to do with our futures, every man has to work hard and prepare for his future. The choices we make always have a big role in our destinations. I encourage my fellow countrymen to buy this book at Botswanacraft and get inspired. We are all born to serve positive purpose in our communities not to become thieves, objects (to be used by other people). The time is now to man up and contribute in bread and butter issues hence push our country forward,” Diteko added.