The Grandfather's Mandate

By Dele A Sonubi

The Grandfather's Mandate is the story of a grandfather who bequeaths his traditional title and socio-political ideology to one of his grandchildren as his inheritance. He is expected to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, exhibiting his social values and projecting the family's traditions. However, this inheritance is burdensome; it requires total commitment. To transform into these inherited roles, the boy must be prepared to make enormous personal sacrifices, strike alliances across value divides, and achieve overnight maturity beyond his age. The journey of transforming this child into a man, strong and courageous enough to step into his grandfather's huge and seemingly matchless footprints, is the subject matter of this story.

Set within the Yor b cultural civilization of southwest Nigeria, The Grandfather's Mandate is a tale that entangles two civilizations with their inherent complications. Through extensive use of Yor b oral folklore, proverbs, and aphorisms, The Grandfather's Mandate tells a story of a child who is caught in the web of great expectations and the seemingly diametrical demands of two civilizations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DRTGRZC1
• ISBN13: 9798305217582
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"