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Even Flowers Know That Water is Useless Without Roots

2024 Readers' Favorite Finalist in the Non-Fiction - Cultural genre
2023 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner
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This collection brings together various memories, experiences, and observations of my motherland, Tanzania.

The subjects range from natural resources, love, food, and culture to self-pride. You will learn about the wealth and diversity of Tanzania’s people, culture, and natural resources. This book is an ode to Tanzania and a subtle memoir by its descendant.

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A calm voice of Africa’s daughter, nostalgic for the past and hopeful for a bright future. A must read!

Esther Karin MngodoCommittee Member of Mwalimu Nyerere National Creative Writing Award (Tanzania)
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Gonsalves writes about Africa in all its brilliance and beauty with a pure vision and a complete lack of cliché.

Derek WorkmanEditor In Chief, The Kalahari Review
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This book will inspire the reader to think about who they are and where they come from, and be proud of their heritage.

Lee AnnEditor at FirstEditing.com
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Riveting collection depicting Gonsalves’ remarkable prowess in penning endearment about the beautiful continent of Africa and her motherland Tanzania.

Fadhy MtangaUWARIDI (Tanzanian Novelists’ Guild)
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Gonsalves takes readers on a journey through the diverse terrain of East Africa with this marvelous collection...I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Pikasho DekaReaders' Favorite