Mo Tejani - an Indian Muslim by ancestry - was expelled from Idi Amin's
Uganda in 1972. Torn apart from his family and exiled from the continent of
his birth, he was suddenly left homeless, with little sense of his own
cultural identity. Over the next three decades on the road, he worked with
non-profit agencies, learned a host of new languages, met fellow cultural
nomads in forlorn and faraway places, and became involved in some of the
world's most significant historical events. In this entertaining,
globetrotting memoir, the author travels through all five continents in
search of a place he can call home.
The trials and tribulations of 'identity shopping' in the 'multicultural supermarket' of today almost
bring him to the brink of alienation, but, as he discovers over the years, there are many along the road who are ready to lend a helping hand. Join
him on his journey as he seeks liberation from his cultural change and the catharsis of realizing his true identity.
" Hold on tight for a wild and whacky ride over a 34 year span from Asia to Africa to America with Mo's camera eye on pivotal events." Joe Cummings - Author, Lonely Planet Thailand
Mo writes about Mo - I developed a passion for the world of books and
travel early on in life in Africa. After exile from Idi Amin's Uganda in
1972, I have traveled extensively around the globe for the last 34 years.
Along the way, I have picked up an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts,
and two Master's Degrees in Literature and International Studies, all from
American Universities. I have taught English in Uganda, Canada, United
States, Guatemala, Ecuador and Thailand. I have written several articles
and stories in various travel magazines and currently live in Chiang Mai.
A
Chameleon's Tale is the first volume of my memoirs. For my talk I will give
a brief introduction on the writing process of the book, followed by a
10-15 minute reading from the book and then open the floor for questions.
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