Africa-Press – Botswana. Young people, especially teenagers, are increasingly getting lost in the cyber world, drifting away from reality, disconnecting and becoming vulnerable.
After sitting on a bench in a mall, observing people, author Dr Nsununguli Mbo was compelled to pen A Trail of Dolour to share insightful words that if paid heed to, could save a soul.
The title is influenced by disturbances, hence A trail of Dolour, meaning a series of sorrows.
The 406 paged book is available at Exclusive Books for purchase.
A trail of Dolour came to being after the author noticed a trend among young individuals, especially teenagers, who seem consumed by technology and the allure of the virtual era.
Readers will meet a fifteen-year-old girl named Chawada, who one day after school received a call from a stranger through social media.
The stranger informed her about her life being in danger and advised her not to trust anyone, including her own parents, and her life depended on meeting this stranger.
The techno Savvy, Chawada doesn’t question the stranger but instead agrees to meet the stranger, by the name of Jane, who puts Chawada between a rock and a hard place forcing her to run for her dear life.
Inspired by young people’s vulnerability especially in an era where drug abuse are a societal problem, the author’s intends to open the naïve generation’s eyes.
“They do not realise that the very virtual world they are veering towards, is stirring toward curiosity inside their minds. It is being their ultimate nemesis, and in turn making them vulnerable,” said the author.
Reading the book, one will discover whether in the midst of virtual life young people have conscience and instinct to restrict themselves or they will go on until they learn a practical lesson.
The book is an eye opener for people especially the youth to use technology wisely. It can be read by both the old and the young.
Born and raised in Mbalambi, Dr Mbo developed a deep love for reading and storytelling with the influence of his late father, who was an avid reader and natural storyteller, as well as his mother and two brothers.
The untamed beauty of his surroundings in Mbalambi and the civil war in neighbouring Zimbabwe, provided inspiration for his ultimate interest in writing.
He started writing short stories when he was fourteen years old, but setbacks and a lack of access to computers hindered him from publishing his work.
Despite these challenges, his passion for writing never waned.
Dr Mbo went to study in the Republic of Ireland as a medical student, where he started writing full-length novels.
He wrote his first book in 2009, titled Wrong Turn, and since then, he has written fourteen novels, with each release driving his determination to continue writing.
Dr Mbo wishes to collaborate with international authors such as John Grisham, James Patterson, Simon Kernick, among others.
He has self-published his current book A trail of Dolour via IngramSpark, an online self-publishing company.
The book is also available at major online bookstores, including amazon in both paperback and e-book formats.
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