Encounter with Elephants

Encounter with the Elephants chronicles the twists, turns and encounters in the life of Mwalimu Gekone, who through hard work, community support and family generosity, rose from humble beginnings to reach the pinnacle of high school teaching. The search for education takes him from his rural home to Nakuru Town to Nairobi (City in the Sun) to primary teacher training college, this jogoo wa shamba (village cockerel) faces challenges which he squares with with an eye for success!Putting his best foot forward teaching, the education bug would not let go of him. This thirst for knowledge then takes Gekone to India as a mature university student with English Literature, Psychology and Economics at the core of his study before reentering his teaching career back in Kenya.A dedicated servant out to do his best, he meets mixed responses even as he does his best to uphold the values and tenets of the teaching. Caught in the politics of the profession and the struggle for excellence, he faces tough choices in frustrating circumstances. As a way out, he flees to the much sought-after West in search of safety and a better life. The American Dream!In this autobiographical novel, the teacher takes his audience through milima na mabonde (mountains/hills and valleys) in a most captivating manner, which he does candidly and in an incisive manner.

Author:

Judy McGonagill

Publisher:

Rise Up Publications

Publication Date:

Feb 06, 2024

Number of pages:

NA pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Hardcover

ISBN-10:

1644577216

ISBN-13:

9781644577219