Prologue
'I entered Makerere University College in July 1958, subject of a British Crown Colony, and left in March 1964, citizen of an independent African state. Between subject and citizen, a writer was born. This is the story of how the herdsboy, child laborer, and high school dreamer in 'Dreams in a Time of War' and 'In the House of the Interpreter' became a weaver of dreams.'

This book is a history packed memoir of one of the leading writers & scholars at work in the world today. An artist with words who uses his pen to weave a story of liberation throughout Africa, a coming together of history in a journal form that not only enlightens but also entertains. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in African literature & the impact that it made in the fight against colonialism or just anyone who believes in the 'power of the pen