Today, I went to the launch of Kofi Annan’s memoir, “Interventions, A life in war and peace”. I tried to tweet from the event, but had some problems with my network. Hence, I’d like to share my twitter reports here.
Before I do, I must confess I stayed until the end of the program to get my hands on a copy. I love memoirs. It is something special about a “true story”. Especially when told by a successful member of the community. Reading their story is like getting a moment to converse with them. Last it was President Mahama. Today it is Kofi Annan. Who’s next? If you are thinking about doing me the honor, check out this free online creative writing course that discusses, among other things, how to write a memoir.
Did I get the book? No, it quickly sold out. I guess I am not the only one loving memoirs…
Here to my reporting from the evening:
Kofi Annan launches memoir today! I’m seated at ISSER, Legon. You here @adjoaofoe @kinnareads ? twitter.com/kajsaha/status…
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
Vice Chancellor Aryeetey takes the stage. #kofiannan twitter.com/kajsaha/status…
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
This program started on time. A new, disciplined Ghana in 2013 as suggested by @ghtog? Sadly, the sound does not impress #kofiannan
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
Other tweeps here are @adjoaofoe and @ladysena #kofiannan
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
With his book he hopes to inspire youthto take up civil service:”if all the smart people go into business,who will govern us?” #kofiannan
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
He also aspires to tell the history of the UN. Black hawk down and Rwanda are his examples of key events. #kofiannan
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
He looks well, is dressed in a simple white Ghanaian styled shirt & seemingly speaks without manuscript, slowly & thoughtfully. #kofiannan
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
The book is called “Interventions, a life in war and peace” and was written with Nader Mouzavizadeh. #kofiannan twitter.com/kajsaha/status…
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
After the #kofiannan program, refreshments included coconuts and palm wine served in calabashes. #Ghana365 #GHpride twitter.com/kajsaha/status…
— Kajsa Hallberg Adu (@kajsaha) January 4, 2013
If you have read all the way here, thanks for your patience! By the way, did I tell you about when I invited Kofi Annan and his Swedish wife Nane to our wedding? No? Well, I guess that is a story for my biography!
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I was a little frustrated at not being able to buy a copy at the function, especially as I saw the table with them when I came in. Plus double frustration at EPP this morning at finding they were all sold out! Poor counter staff; they were really getting flack, and I heard at least one other customer really lashing in at them! So we had to write our names down to see what happens! Sigh…
Oh, no! Yes, why would they not anticipate a HUGE interest in Ghana for this book? I don’t get it…
Wonderful post on this all important event. I would have loved to attend but never heard of it. Thanks for sharing.
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