Armour in Fate
by Dotun Adesida
As the title suggests, only faith
can offer protection against harsh conditions, in a place torn by civil
war, food shortages, and scarcety of medical supplies.
Written in a natural style, this book is a testimony to African
realities, especially to Nigeria – a populous country, divided on lines
based on different choices of Gods.
After pleading with God to spare his life, the hero, in spite of the
civil war around him, becomes a Christian and goes to study religion,
further. The author presents the reader with a genuine portrait of
Nigerian life, and unfolds a rich tapestry of old customs practiced in
local villages, and life in a major metropolis like Lagos.
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Dotun Adesida
Dotun Adesida is the forth child, and first born son, of relatively poor Nigerian family, that can trace its ancestry to a prestigious blue-blood lineage.
Born and raised in Akure, the Kappa of Ondo, a state in West Nigeria,
Dotun’s family was relieved of the financial burden of his education
through a generous sponsorship program. He completed his primary and
secondary schooling in his local community. As a student Dotun displayed
exceptional written expression ability. His passion for writing, and his
natural talent, made him realise that he could use literature as a
vehicle to express his ideas, and his vast knowledge of his countrymen
and women, to help people from other cultures gain insight into his
beloved Africa.
Dotun quickly identified literature’s power to educate, change
stereotypes and promote political values, and he quickly became
committed to using that power to transform attitudes.
He is currently studying law at an institute of higher learning, and
recognised his true vocation as a teacher. When he completes this
course, he hopes to have the opportunity to study Caribbean Literature
and Politics at the University of Columbia.
Other work by Dotun Adesida include: Ponderous Shadows and
Gone Till Dawn, which he completed in 2003. Both of these titles are
currently being prepared for general publication.
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