The roller-coaster ride of an African child - From Gambia to Italy - Grand Format

This book has been written to tell the story of my early life in the village of Kiang Karantaba (Republic of Gambia), my pursuit of secondary education in the town of Brikama and then in the capital Banjul, my work as a teacher and why I left behind my family, friends and loved ones in pursuit of refuge. This narrative account describes the journey I endured from the moment I left home — with all the fatigue, threats and prejudices I passed through — and how I crossed the dreadful and cruel desert.
From there, I recall the perils of the lawless country of Libya, the frightening voyage across the Mediterranean Sea and how I eventually dropped anchor at Messina. I recount my arrival in Ripabottoni (Southern Italy) and all the experiences thereafter.