Dow applauds Little Yungo author
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Tuesday February 3, 2015 13:29
Speaking during the book launch at Maru a Pula School recently, Dow who is also an author said it took a great person to write.
“When I was 17 years, I thought perhaps I could write but I was afraid to do that and kept on postponing.
I waited till I was 40 years to write. I am impressed by the words the writer keeps on repeating more especially ‘interdependence.’ It means he believes in them,” she said.
Dow added that the book has a powerful message. She further said she believes every child in Botswana should have access to the book.
She also vowed to make arrangement with Little Yungo writer to tour the country, as she believes that he is capable of inspiring young people across the country to make something out of their lives.
“I feel that getting you and your crew in front of classrooms across the country to talk give a talk about the message of your book would be the best thing we can do for our children in primary and junior schools,” she said.
Dow’s novels include Far and Beyond, The Heaven May Fall, Juggling Truths, The Screaming of the Innocent and Saturday is for Funerals.
MAP Principal, Andrew Taylor, applauded the author and his crew for their hard work.
“I believe in team work and because of team work Thusi and his crew made it happen for this book to be published.
There is a saying that goes, ‘if you want to be fast go alone but if you want to go further go together,’ and that is exactly what made it possible for this book to have seen the light of the day,” he said.
He also added that due to Thusi’s inspiration, he would pursue his writing career, as he had long wanted to write a book.
The man of the day, Thusi said every single paragraph in his book captured the importance of perseverance.
He said the story also inspired him and motivated him to persevere and work hard on his studies.
He encouraged both the young and the old to stay focused in order to achieve their dreams.
He said with courage and determination it doesn’t matter how many times one falls, they would always find a way to stand up and continue with their journey towards prosperity.