Monday, November 06, 2006

NOV 06 AUTHOR INTRO: O. Ajamu Jumal


O. Ajamu Jumal is a griot historian and educator who makes his home in Southern California. As an educator, Mr. Jumal has coordinated and taught in Headstart programs; taught elementary, middle and high school classes and lectured (African Civilizations) at colleges.

Mr. Jumal attended University of California at Berkeley, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State San Bernardino, and Pasadena City College. He received his Bachelors Degree in History and his Masters Degree in Education Administration.

Along with writing, Mr. Jumal enjoys jazz, track and field, chess, storytelling, and travel-which includes extensive stays in Europe, East and West Africa, and continuing visits to Mexico, Brazil, Belize and the Caribbean Islands.




Spiritual Shackles is a unique volume of historical fiction. The author of this novel, historian, writer, educator, and griot, O. Ajamu Jumal has woven the stories of many characters into a beautiful cloth few missed stitches. The writer has created a rich story and developed varied situations that cause you to think as you read. He presents a story that brings up topics, times and situations that readers will talk about as they read, and discuss long after they've has turned the last page and closed the book. Indeed, This power historical novel is a Fine Blend of History, Literature and Storytelling.

Website address
http://spiritualshackles.com

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