A 300 level student of English and Communications
Studies Department, Federal University Otuoke – Julius Bokoru has made the
University proud by winning the Nigerian Writers Series Awards through his book
– “The Angel that was Always There”.More information after the CUT!!
The 141 paged Memoir written in 17 Chapters
portrayed the plight of single motherhood with its setting in Ijaw land.
The Memoir excludes picturesque and poignant tales
that give account of Julius Bokoru’s childhood experiences while skillfully
weaving a gripping tale portraying single parenthood, its pain and struggles.
Julius Bokoru’s book while being a debut Memoir is
a creative non-fiction that seeks to answer some of the most disturbing
question:
“Where is my father?”
“Why don’t I know him?”
“Why is society disrespecting my mother because
she is a single mother?”
In the process, the Ijaw and Niger Delta social
life is being presented to the world in a lush narrative. Speaking on his work
and resultant award, to FUO Media, Julius Bokoru pointed out that he was
brought-up only by his mother as his father had abandoned them.
He described his mother as the Angel in the book
who single handedly saw him through school.
The author who mourned the loss of his mother in
2004, encouraged kids growing up without fatherly love and support not to
give-up on their dreams.
During the interview, he thanked the awardees for
recognizing his work adding that it will spur him to greater heights as he
pursues a degree in English and Communication Arts in Federal University
Otuoke.
Julius Bokoru, a young writer from Bayelsa State
said his book has elicited good reactions from the reading public.
“Angel that was always there” is an engaging read
that stirs questions in you about your own parents’ life!
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