Il était une fois

Il était une fois

Abkar Ali Ousmane Tchouka

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Editorial:
African Books Collective
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789956661480
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Il était une fois, un étudiant tchadien en URSS est un témoignage poignant d’un jeune tchadien qui a défié les normes de son époque en poursuivant ses études en Union Soviétique dans les années 1980. II évoque le récit, d’une époque marquée par la lutte pour l’indépendance des années 1960 et le rêve d’une Afrique prospère et un lendemain radieux de la génération future. Le livre raconte le voyage du protagoniste vers l’URSS, symbolisant courage et ambition, et explore les défis auxquels faisaient face les étudiants africains. A travers des anecdotes émouvantes, l’auteur aborde les difficultés linguistiques, climatiques et d’adaptation, tout en mettant en avant les espoirs, les rêves et les luttes personnelles des étudiants. Au-delà des défis, cet ouvrage célèbre la résilience et la détermination des jeunes africains, soulignant la façon dont leur expérience en URSS a façonné leur identité. Les réflexions et souvenirs partagés offrent une immersion dans une période formatrice, invitant à la réflexion sur l’éducation comme vecteur de changement. Ce livre est une ode à la jeunesse, à l’éducation et à l’ouverture sur le monde, ajoutant une perspective précieuse sur les expériences africaines et les enjeux de la décolonisation.'Once Upon a Time, There Was a Chadian Student in the USSR' is a poignant account by a young Chadian man who defied the norms of his time by pursuing his studies in the Soviet Union in the 1980s. It evokes the story of an era marked by the struggle for independence in the 1960s and the dream of a prosperous Africa and a bright future for the next generation. The book recounts the protagonist’s journey to the USSR, a symbol of courage and ambition, and explores the challenges faced by African students. Through moving anecdotes, the author addresses the linguistic, climatic, and adaptation difficulties, while highlighting the hopes, dreams, and personal struggles of the students. Beyond the challenges, this book celebrates the resilience and determination of young Africans, highlighting how their experience in the USSR shaped their identity. The shared reflections and memories offer an immersion into a formative period, inviting reflection on education as a catalyst for change. This book is an ode to youth, education, and openness to the world, adding a valuable perspective on African experiences and the challenges of decolonization.

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