A Man from Another Land
How Finding My Roots Changed My Life
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
In this inspirational memoir, Grey's Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington explains how filling in the gaps of his past led him to discover a new passion: helping those less fortunate. DNA testing revealed that Washington was descended from the Mende people, who today live in Sierra Leone. For many people, the story would end with the results of the search; for Isaiah, it had just begun. Discovering his roots has given him a new purpose, to lead an inspirational life defined by faith and charity.
After visiting Sierra Leone, and researching the country and its needs, Washington forged a strong relationship with the Mende people, and was inducted as Chief Gondobay Manga in May 2006. He established The Gondobay Manga Foundation to institute many improvements suggested by the country's people, addressing educational concerns, practical issues (road building, water supply, and electricity), and rehabilitative projects.
Dual citizenship has been a dream of African-Americans such as W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, but Washington became the first to realize that honor in 2008. A twofold milestone, it was also the first time an African president granted citizenship based on DNA.
Customer Reviews
DNA has memory!
I really loved this book, cover to cover. I appreciate his sharing his life experience in detail. Reading his memoir made me value my ancestry all the more. I look forward to finding the country my ancestors were kidnapped from. His school and foundation is an amazing way of giving back to his country and him being Chief is something very special. 5 Starz!
Just Great
This is a wonderful book. Am still reading it... So far it's great....