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by Siaka Kroma (Author)
Manners Maketh Man: Adventures of a Bo school Boy is the story of an alumnus of a prominent public school in Sierra Leone. Its episodes depict growing up in fifties and sixties Sierra Leone gnerally, and in its schools in particular. It is a story about institutional structures and structures, about inter-school rivalry and competitions, and about the role of schools in forging solidarity in the midst of ethnic diversity. It illustrates the culture and essence of Bo School, revealing the elements that enshrine it in the hearts of its alumni. It reminds one that, 'School days are the best.'
Author Biography
Dr. Siaka Kroma was born in Sierra Leone. He is a graduate of the University of Sierra Leone, University of Edinburgh and the University of Toronto. He specialised in curriculum and English education. Dr Kroma taught in secondary schools and universities in Sierra Leone till retirement. He lives in Nairobi, Kenya and travels regularly to Sierra leone. He is the author of Gomna's Children, A Corner of Time, and Climbing Lilies. He is an alumnus of Bo School.
