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Emmanuel Sunlight Kirunda |
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REVIEWS BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE READ THE BOOK.
Daniel Yanez, Austin (TX) USA (November 19th, 2009)
As
I finished reading this book, I started to ponder what will become
Uganda's Heri? Is it possible to create a Heri and join the elite group
of Americans, Germans, and the Japanese? I cannot see why not. But in
order to create a new way of life, Ugandans must change ideas and
philosophies that no longer have validity in the present time let
alone the future. Of the first three Heris, I would say that Uganda
would follow the path of the Japanese in the beginning in their search
for an independent way of thinking. Japan is rich in keeping with the
respect and traditions of their ancestors. As a whole, Japan has
learned to use the teachings of the past with the new found knowledge
of the present in order to continue to flourish for the future. Japan
knows that some traditions have become obsolete and have no benefit of
moving forward. This would be the first step for Uganda to claiming its
own Heri.
Then, as traditions and rituals become less significant
and considered a non-factor in the progression of moving forward, hard
work and determination will begin the new phase. The Germans were known
for their hard work. Does hard work have to be labor? No. I believe
that the hard work will come from the politicians with laws, bills, and
policies. Also, the struggle to keep corruption out of any government
entity. From lobbyists to the President, keeping a model of a system of
checks and balances may help curb these inhumane acts. This would be an
American influenced way of thinking. Not all of the Heris come from
perfect systems, people, policies, nor philosophies. But every idea has
a beginning and will never stay the same. Ideas, as the years pass by,
may not be suitable for the next twenty years as it was for the first
twenty years. Time continues to evolve or we evolve over time. And that
is why Uganda has every reason to gain by incorporating the Fourth
Heritage. Time. And the time is now to start creating its own Heri; not
just for Uganda, but for the rest of the world.
Roy
H. Herlocher, Austin (TX) USA (October 3rd, 2009)
"Emmanuel Kirunda's book "The
Fourth Heritage" succeeds with great ease in providing an account of a young
Ugandan boy's academic journey that starts with practical tribal beliefs,
but in an instant (like the big bang) rapidly expands to include western religious
beliefs, western cultures, and a modern scientific understanding of the cosmos we
live in. He recounts his personal struggles (feelings) with the many
contradictions found between the teachings that come from a tribal upbringing, a
Christian boarding school, and a formal western scientific education. In
the end he suggests a path for his Ugandan countrymen to consider in hopes of eliminating
decades of economic stagnation that his country has experienced."
Jehanzeb Noor, McKinsey & Company/MIT (October 2nd, 2009)
"Are you dominated by your culture, religion,
government or all? What makes certain nations more advanced than others?
Why are scientists so unique? Rarely has an author come out with such a
compelling discourse that challenges the readers to redefine their social
DNA and become in charge of their destiny. Targeted for an African audience
but applicable to all human beings, Mr. Kirunda's "The Fourth Heritage"
is an ambitious journey through mankind's intellectual and religious history,
Africa's tribal culture and a new pragmatic framework for each individual
to realize their full potential. You will find the content original - a
rare blend of scientific critique of philosophy and spirituality, mixed
with the author's innovations such as his "heri" concept - a
must-have for developing nations to get out of their rut, redefine their
sociological DNA and finally make some progress. Mr. Kirunda will make you
think about what truly defines your own adoption of culture, religion and
the approach you take to your life. His objective analysis of the human
condition, particularly in Uganda, is a gale of fresh air; shifting away
from the victimization and traditional mindset to a revolutionary way of
thinking. "The Fourth Heritage" is a must-read for all who care
about the world, including citizens of developed countries and all children
who need intellectual development"
Pauline, my younger sister (September 30th, 2009)
"what you are saying is that there is
no big difference between the Americans & Germans and us Ugandans.
They are just human beings like us. Their heritages are not superior,
but it is the way they work. . . I ...like the way you write about our
clans. Each of us, as individuals, has to think for him/herself without
clan leaders dictating to us what we should or should not do"
Justas Staisiunas, Lithuania/New York (September 6th, 2009)
"If you have ever left home to live in a different culture and
analyzed the changes within yourself, you will identify with the
author. The author's experiences and psychology transformations are
likely far greater than any of us Europeans have experienced, but they
are very honest and real. The openness of heart and mind, the breadth
of knowledge, and the simplicity of writing made this for me a very
enjoyable book to read."
Jayson X, Deputy Director, World Union of Deists (August 12th, 2009)
"Mr. Kirunda is on the right path promoting reason and science as a way
to help his nation's woes. I hope that all Ugandans read his book and
take it to heart."
Dickson Wasake , Ugandan Poet (August 5th, 2009)
" Emmanuel (or KESA as I fondly remember him from our days in school at
King's College Budo and subsequent discourses) has in this book
successfully merged his "brilliant scientific mindset" with a simple
and honest style of writing. His sincere call to action to embrace a
"4th Heritage" becomes clearer on reading this book because not only is
it packed with well researched facts that can hardly be disputed(how my
disbelieving mind sometimes doubted his arguments!), it is written with
a sincere touch based on his experiences of coming "from village to
town".
I too hope, as sincerely as he does, that as Ugandans, we
shall truly embrace the "4th Heritage" and experience a true paradigm
shift we so desperately need and that when someone boldly asks me "what
about you, what are you proud of?" I will look to the 4th Heritage and
proudly answer him. "
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