| dc.description.abstract | In My Native Roots: A Family Story, Dr. J.B. Wanjui
traces his roots to six generations down the line. He
regrets that today’s grandparents, like him, rarely find
time to pass on folklore. He considers this book his
own way of passing on to his children, grandchildren
and mbari (clan) the family lore.
Relying on written history and oral accounts, Dr.
Wanjui has constructed a refreshing narrative of
his lineage, juxtaposing it with reminiscences of
his formative years. The book will be treasured not
only by his family and clan, but also by sociologists,
historians, anthropologists and oral literature
scholars. | en_US |
