Most people believed that before the Europeans colonised the Africans, the African continent was occupied by black people who had no history. Like its inhabitants, the African continent was filled with darkness and was uncivilised and uncultured. Since darkness was not a subject of history, there was nothing to study in Africa.
As the content of this book will testify, this is not true. The African continent was and continues to be culturally rich, economically strong, politically organised, and most of all, to use the words of the Kenyan philosopher John Mbiti, "The African is notoriously religious." The Kenyan leader Jomo Kenyatta observed that when the missionaries arrived, Africans had the land and the missionaries had the Bible. He goes on to say that the missionaries 'taught us to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened our eyes, they had the land and we had the Bible'. This reminds me of another story of children in Africa who were playing with stones without knowing their value. When the explorers saw the stones which were diamonds, they asked the children to give them the stones in exchange for sweets. The children willingly exchanged their stones for sweets. Little did the children know they were holding treasures in their hands. This continues to happen on the African continent even up to today.
Day by day, we continue to exchange the stones in our hands without thinking about their value. The word stone here could be replaced by anything that the African is giving up such as local languages and valued cultural beliefs and practices in the name of globalisation.
In the midst of these loses, most Africans do not have the power to tell or write their own history. The great American Poet, singer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou said, 'There is nothing more painful than an "Untold Story" buried in your soul'. As most Africans cannot and do not want to tell or write their own stories, people from foreign places have told a different story about Africa and its people.
In effect, this book is an attempt encourage Africans tell their own story. It reconstructs and rewrites the history, culture, civilization, and treasures of the Batooro people found in Tooro Kingdom located in Uganda in East Africa. This book gives a platform to the African to use his or her voice to tell his or her true story. This book allows the sons and daughters of Tooro to look into their past, to examine their present, and to develop the courage to reright their lives and rewrite their futures. Read and discover about the friendly people, the amazing culture and the hidden treasures of Tooro.
I often say, "You have something special. You have greatness within you " When I met Antonio T. Smith, Jr. I knew I met someone with an extraordinary gift. What amazed me is Antonio's drive. Based on his circumstances, his violent beginnings, and unsettled childhood, Antonio had every reason to remain Stuck, but somehow, in spite of his circumstances, Antonio is a man on a mission, who is Hungry for success.
As a business advisor to Les Brown Unlimited, his work and impact is clear. His business acumen and integrity are unparalleled. I could go on and on about his achievements. I am a proud mentor and grateful that our paths have crossed. As you read this book, look at the common themes, his strategies for greatness, and his unwavering faith. We can all learn so much from this young man's life. I present to you, Antonio T. Smith, Jr. Changed Our Lives.
Les Brown, World's Greatest Motivational Speaker
Antonio T. Smith, Jr. is a stellar example of business excellence, master of motivation, and a man making major moves. Since knowing Antonio, my business has expanded as he has an eagles eye for wealth, financial advancement, and complete domination.
On a personal note, I can attest that Antonio T. Smith, Jr. has changed my life. His story alone is both chilling and incredible. Once speaking with him about his time living homeless, hungry, and abused as a child, I asked myself, "How can he be so optimistic, encouraging, as a pillar of hope and agent of change?" And the answer is clear, God has blessed everything and everyone Antonio encounters." No wonder there is a complete book honoring and highlighting his success.
As the daughter of the great Les Brown, one would assume my confidence and high self-esteem remains at an all-time high, but just like anyone else, I need reminders, a helping hand, and a listening ear. Antonio is my mentor with valuable insights. He is my prayer partner who seems to have a special connection with God, along with a genuine and humble spirit, never forgetting his humble beginnings.
Looking back over the course of our relationship, I can honestly recall the moments where I gave up and then I'd receive a call from Antonio, reminding me of my title, role, and anointing over my life. His words of affirmation stirred up my gift and I am more than honored to say, Antonio T. Smith, Jr. CHANGED MY LIFE
Serena Brown Travis, The Pulpit Chic
We live in a world characterised by poverty, plagued by the shortage of hope, and marred with average performance. It is the midst of this world that Antonio T. Smith Jr. was born. Looking at his violent beginnings and unsettled childhood, Antonio had every reason to give up on life. However, in spite of his circumstances, Antonio embarked on the mission of helping people plant better and making his clients more profitable. The world's greatest motivation speaker Les Brown refers to him as 'a man on a mission who is Hungry for success'. His daughter Serena Brown Travis considers him to be 'a stellar example of business excellence, master of motivation, and a man making major moves'.
It is with immense pleasure and immeasurable joy that I present to you Antonio T. Smith Jr. Changed Our Lives. In this book, you are going to read stories from people whose lives have been transformed by Antonio T. Smith Jr. At the heart of these stories are men and women who continue to live ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. Read and discover these real life stories told from the heart to inspire you to respond plant better and live a great life.
Dr Patrick Businge, Bestselling Author, Celebrity Researcher and Award winning Educator
Описание: The world`s greatest speaker Les Brown refers to Antonio T. Smith Jr. as `a man on a mission who is hungry for success`. Serena Brown Travis views him as `a stellar example of business excellence and master of motivation`. It is with immense pleasure that I present to you Antonio T. Smith Jr. Changed Our Lives.
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