Bishop asks women to develop book writing habit
Tema, Oct. 21, GNA – “Hope Reborn,” a health-related novel listing the consequences of stigmatisation of People Living With HIV and AIDS has been launched in Tema, with a call on Ghanaian women to develop the habit of book writing.
Very Reverend Japhet Yawo Ledo, former Moderator of the EP Church who made the call reminded women that they could do so only through hard work, zeal and determination.
The 149-page book was written by Mrs Rebecca Asembri, wife of Dr Charles Asembri, former Commissioner of the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, whilst Dr Joyce Aryee, former Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Mines wrote the foreword.
The book seeks to demonstrate that love and sympathy from family members and the society at large could impact positively on orphans of HIV and AIDS victims.
Bishop Ledo commended the author for her high sense of determination in coming out with the book, and expressed the hope that it could influence the attitude of the youth to lead exemplary lives.
Professor Paul S.N. Buatsi, Executive Director for Africa of the International Leadership Foundation who reviewed the novel charged Ghana AIDS Commission to endeavour to translate it into a play or movie since that could go a long way to influence the lives of the youth to stay away from premarital and casual sex.
Prof Buatsi described the book as a simple piece of work that provides a good understanding of all the two issues pertaining to the AIDS pandemic.
He recommended it as a supplementary reader for schools and churches to help educate the young ones on the dangers of the pandemic.
Mrs Asembri, the author disclosed that her motivation in writing the novel was to bring to the fore the humiliating and devastating consequences of HIV and AIDS on its victims.
She said part of the proceeds from the sale of the book would be utilised to support the infrastructural needs of Eugemont Orphanage located at Ve Koloenu in the Volta Region.
Mrs Bridget Katsriku, Chairperson of the Public Services Commission who chaired the function expressed worry about the persistent stigmatisation against AIDS victims by some members of the community.
She therefore urged Ghanaians not to shun the company of their relatives and friends who fall prey to the pandemic, but to give them the needed support and encouragement to enable them seek early treatment.
Madam Christy Aku Fugar, Assistant Headmistress of Tema Senior High School auctioned the first five books for GH¢2,400.
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