The launch of “Kattey’s Arrow: Cruel Journey to her Destiny’
A coming of age story based on the life experience of a
talented rising South African Author Kentse Badirwang, to be launched on 29
March 2013; the story is about as real as it gets when it comes to a graphic
narrative or scope into life growing up in ‘Black Africa’. The book redefines
active citizenship and demonstrates that each and every one of us was created
for a Devine purpose in this world and no matter how tragic the circumstances,
it is our duty to discover the reasons for our existence.
After experiencing some of the worst things a girl child can
encounter including multiple rape, depression, neglect and low self esteem, her
spirit relentlessly fought to keep searching for her truth. In her own words
through interviews that capture her pre-launch moments ‘The Arrow that I was
born with to guide me through the journey to my destiny, led and guided me out
of situations good and bad; its golden sharp end served as a light in my
darkest moments telling me that i was different but not less’
‘After 37 years following the Arrow, it finally led me to my
destiny Dikgabo Village, a place of remarkable creatures. Just like Tajewo left home with his brother’s
Arrow from the village to become a warrior. My arrow is my Spirit.’
The book will be published as part of Lerato Mosimane’s
ebook Collections www.smashwords.com/profile/view/GuyPublishing1
going live on the launch date alongside the epic children’s Poetry book Pyramid
by Keaoboka OO-Ra Molomo. What stands out the most as a key feature at PAYT is
the cultural exchange element of ‘Kattey’s Arrow’, which makes reference to
Tajewo, a book about a Maasai boy who wants to become a warrior by preparing to
go through the cultural initiation. According to the book Tajewo, in Maasai
culture when boys are 14/15, they become Initiates – that is they start to
learn about becoming a warrior and a man. They have to harden themselves
against the fear of danger. They go off into the bush for long periods where
certain elders and warriors teach them the arts of warfare, of cattle raiding
or lion-hunting. Courage is required of them, but also courtesy, generosity,
respect for elders of the tribe and compassion for all who are weaker than
themselves. Tajewo is a book by Cicely Luck and is recommended to young people
in identifying cultural practices that give new meaning to humanitarian.
Kattey’s Arrow will be a main feature at PAYT’s Back2school
campaigns @AP Camp starting in February ahead of the launch event taking place
in March and themed Maasai. The coming of age cover for the launch symbolizes
growth and a unique perspective of how one can overcome their fears or
challenges and embody a renewed all empowered being; ready to take on the
world.
