Opinions of Thursday, 21 August 2008

Columnist: Osei-Bonsu, Prince

Book Review: Love is not enough

“LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH” by Mrs. Mercy Ama Anim is a page turner. I could not put this book down. I truly got lost in the world of Billy Bolden. I kept wondering what he would do next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has loved and lost or anyone that loves a great love story." You will love it, the writer pointed out.

" The book is a captivating novel about a man, Billy Bolden, whose love for women turned out to be deadly. In an exclusive interview with this reporter in New York ’s , Rock land County last week prolific writer indicated that: " “Although it is fiction, I can relate to the characters that come alive in the book. It shows that though women in poor third world countries have a hard life they are still fighters and have hopes and dreams for their children. It is a great book to read.".

According to Mrs. Anim “ Love Is Not Enough” will have the readers at the edge of their seats following the journey of the main characters. Mercy believes that many parents can use the book as a key to understanding the challenges that their children may face and also for the young people who are seeking love to understand that it takes more than the physical to build the foundation of a good relationship. Mrs. Anim is the founder and Executive Director of Little Angel Day Care Center in Rock land County , New York . She attended Fijai Secondary School and the Ghana Institute of Journalism in Ghana where she received her diploma in 1974. "I worked as a reporter with the Ghana Information services for three years before I resigned to take on the challenge of becoming a successful business woman. I moved to the United States in 1981 and attended the New School University in New York where I received a BA in Early Childhood Education in 1992." Mrs. Anim disclosed. Mrs Anim maintained that has been working with children for 15 years . She started with 5 children and now her facility is licensed to serve 88. She believes that children must be taught how to read and write at an early age. “I loved to read when I was growing up. The best gift anyone could give me was a book.” She explained that her Day Care in the Rock landCounty has a Library and a computer room where the children visit during the day to acquaint themselves with a wide variety of books and a computer that allows them to increase their computer literacy. " Little Angels has built a solid reputation in the community, as majority of families in the area want to enroll their children at the center. Many of the children at Little Angels, by the time they are three years old are reading and writing." Mrs. Anim noted In addition to the excellent academic program,Mrs Mercy Anim has also incorporated African cultural enrichment program through which the children are exposed to the histories and cultures of their ancestry in the form of art, music and dance,she stressed "The children are also taught how to play traditional instruments. Their performances are often featured in the local newspaper and on the local television program, called Joy In Rock land. Mercy Anim is adored by the children, parents and her staff of sixteen. " she emphasized. "Apart from being a director, a mother and a wife, she is also an author. “I never forgot my roots" when I switched careers after I arrived in the United States and that is my love of writing. " Her first novel, MRS. DOCTOR was published in 2005. Although there was some controversy about the book, she still maintains that the book is an inspirational book. “Mrs. Doctor is a journey of a child and later an adult who believed in herself and was determined to find her own success. "I have been working with children for the past fifteen years and they inspired me to write Mrs. Doctor. When I was growing up I was told many times that I would not amount to anything. I refused to believe it." she intimated " I wanted the children to know that everything is possible if they believe in themselves.” Mrs. Doctor was dedicated to all the children at Little Angels and some of the proceeds are going towards an Education Fund that has been set up for their benefit. " she pointed out.

Over the years Mrs Mercy Anim has awarded close to $7,000 in scholarships to deserving children at Little Angels. She wants to do much more. She is currently working on her fifth book about her experiences with the child care business in America . she noted Mrs. Mercy Anim is doing a book signing at Origin Books, Art and Coffee shop at Nanuet Mall in Rock land County on Saturday September 20,2008 from 3pm and 6pm. All are welcome .

For more information about the author visit her website at www.mercyanimbooks.com or www.animbooks.com or email her at amahyna1@yahoo.com To purchase copies of the books order on line www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com

PRINCE OSEI - BONSU,ROCK LAND,NEW YORK.
Email: princeob2001@yahoo.com