Upon This Mountain
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| Author | Timothy Wangusa |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Publication Date | 2024-01-01 |
| Pages | 192 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781035900886 |
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Description
In this coming-of-age story, Timothy Wangusa tells the tale of a young boy struggling to reconcile between his Christian beliefs and his village”s ancient traditions. Upon this Mountain captures a time of profound religious change and colonialism in rural Uganda.
Mwambu, a schoolboy living in eastern Uganda, is certain that if heaven is anywhere, it must be at the highest peak of their village”s mountain – so he is shocked to discover that his father has never tried to reach it.
While on a quest to climb to the top, Mwambu finds himself on a journey of self-realisation, confronted with the contradictions of his childhood. As the values of Christianity collide with the traditions of his ancestors, the path to adulthood becomes increasingly treacherous…
Additional information
| Weight | 0.21 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.4 × 19.8 × 12.8 cm |
| Author | Timothy Wangusa |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint | Apollo |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781035900886 |
| Publication Date | 2024-01-01 |
| Publication Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Country of Publication | GB |
| Language | English |
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