New Collection From Uwem Umana, The Travel Tales Of My Father Mr. Jones And Other Stories, Captivates With Exploration Of The American Dream

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best book magazine in the UK“, Uwem Umana’s The Travel Tales Of My Father Mr. Jones And Other Stories unfolds across three stories, centring on Ikpeadiamkpo, who travels to the US expecting to be hosted by old friend Mr Wymne.

The Travel Tales of My Father Mr. Jones – Volume IV

In a world filled with fast-paced schedules and constant distractions, Uwen Umana’s fourth volume of short stories, The Travels Tales of my Father Mr. Jones and Other stories, is a literary gem that draws readers in. This collection was even used for the master’s in literary discourse course in the British University in Dubai.

As protagonist Ikpeadiamkpo shares the highs and lows that go hand in hand with the quest to embrace the American dream, Uwen Umana demonstrates that with a few sentences, complex characters, profound themes, and powerful messages that linger long after the final sentence can be explored.

With detailed observation, which turns ordinary daily occurrences into extraordinary tales, The Travel Tales of My Father Mr. Jones – Volume IV is a continuation of Uwen Umana’s compilation of his life as a teacher and an expatriate living across different cities in the world. Travel Tales of my father Mr. Jones, which is the title of the collection of short stories, sees Ikpeadiamkpo cross climes and cultures for a reunion with his childhood friend, Mr. Wymne, in the US. On arrival, things took an unexpected turn which changed the course of Ikpeadiamkpo’s life completely.

In this suspense-filled tale, written in three parts, we see how a person’s destination and destiny in life, is defined by fate, relationship, and nature. It features other short stories exploring the themes of family life and relationships that govern the human existence.

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The collection delves into the profound idea that when people make promises to people, they forget that a date will always be kept with posterity. It’s a thought-provoking collection that promises to engage readers in a deep intellectual and emotional journey. To cap it all, this volume explores the rich cultural diversity of human existence.

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No stranger to the literary world, Uwem Umana’s portfolio includes previous collections like “I Can’t Lie to Myself and Other Stories” (2023), “Son of the Soil and Other Stories” (2021), and “Dead and Other Stories” (2021). His works have even been studied in academic settings, such as The British University in Dubai’s master’s Discourse Analysis course. Poet, essayist, author and critique Umana also showcases his diverse talents as the founder and author of enrichyourmind.co.uk.

Originally from Nigeria, British-African writer Umana is an emerging storyteller with an authentic voice. His writings traverse different cultures and geographies, and always end in victory which is so positive, indicating that man ultimately is a conqueror.

He is also one of the contributors for the book “Improving professional learning through in-house inquiry” edited by professors Middlewood and Abbott.

His educational background is as varied as his interests, with studies in geology, education, English, and literature. He also holds a master’s degree in leadership and management from Warwick University, UK.

As a well-rounded individual, Uwem is also an active sportsman and a lover of scrabble. His conversations are as engaging as his writings, making him a fascinating individual in every sense.

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