The Buzz About the Book

"Roots Recovered is a travel guide with a purpose. Not only does it give specific information on the important places for people of African descent to visit, it skillfully illuminates the most compelling reason to go to Africa - the rediscovery of the cultural pride and heritage of our forebears before they were brought to the Americas.

Roots is filled with concise travel information such as how to secure passports and visas, get the appropriate immunizations, and locate economical air transport. But unlike other travel books its recurring theme and instructions on how to trace our African roots from the Americas back to the Motherland places Roots Recovered head and shoulders above all other guides to Africa. Using travel as a vehicle for understanding history, it opens the door for understanding who we really are as a people and where we've come from. It's THE GUIDE for anyone of African descent planning to discover their roots."

 -- Derrick H. Pitts, Chief Astronomer; Franklin Institute Science Museum,

     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"This book is the first of its kind, to my knowledge. It combines history, genealogy and the type of money and life saving advice you would only expect from a member of your own family"

               -- Antonio Wilson, Attorney; Bronx, New York

"You see I took this journey with the author in 1999 after hearing about how nice the people are, how beautiful the Continent is, and how he never felt so free! Thanks for the experience of a lifetime."

             -- Tony Phillips, Firefighter; Trenton, New Jersey

" The knowledge gained from the "Roots Recovered" book not only enhanced the traveling experience in West Africa but, made finding ones roots and enjoyable experience. This book allowed me to experience the tourist side of travel as well as guiding me through various parts of Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana that the average traveler would not see or experience. A must have guide when traveling."

 -- Antonio Evans, President; Invisble Colours Editorial & IT Consulting,  Washington, D.C.

"As an avid travelor, and a female, this guide is awesome. I have been searching for this kind of book, so that my next trip to the Continent will not only help me trace my ancestry, but, also enable me to better understand and enjoy my people."

 -- Camile Howard, Technical Designer; Kansas City, Missouri