Grandpa: A Conversation with Myself

By Fode Doumbia

A Senegalese teacher living in a rural California town is visited by his grandfather. He takes it as an opportunity to resolve a long-standing family problem and his attempt is rewarded with an unexpected treasure: Grandpa's life story. Just like a West African griot, Grandpa tells his life story. Filled with uninterrupted candor, Grandpa also asks for his grandson's story, which is a continuation of his own. Cultures sometimes clash yet still come together as the two have conversations spiced with Senegalese and American flavors on subjects such as politics, education, racism, homosexuality, arranged marriage and even sports. Modern and traditional roles are juxtaposed as the story unfolds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153737981X
• ISBN13: 9781537379814
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"