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New Short Stories From a Jesuit Priest

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Uwem Akpan is a Jesuit priest who was born in Nigeria and now teaches in Zimbabwe. His new short story collection is Say You’re One of Them.

Event: Uwem Akpan will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, June 10 at 7 pm
Housing Works Book Store
126 Crosby Street (at Jersey Street)


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  • [1] Marco from Manhattan June 10, 2008 - 12:47PM

    This is one of the saddest things I've heard..
  • [2] Linda from Sunnyside Queens June 10, 2008 - 12:55PM

    I'm very impressed with Fr. Akpan. Thank you for bringing his work to our attention. I will definitely be reading this.


  • [3] Mfon Akpan from Lagos, Nigeria July 07, 2008 - 05:52PM

    I'm very impressed and excited at the acceptance and popularity of this book. Having had the opportunity to withness and share, casually, in the development of some the stories,its a marvel to withness this gust of talent and greatness as expressed by all who have read the book, and made their comments. Its a privilage to be part of this greatness and pray for a greater tomorrow.

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