Journey Between Worlds: A Memoir of Discovery, Identity and Cross Cultural Transformation

Awarded an Education sponsorship in China, from the mountain regions of Papua New Guinea, Ms Wakia was achieving her dreams of many years. Evan as a little girl she was entranced by foreign countries and especially China. Educated within Papua New Guinea, with coins saved by her parents, she applied many times for the China sponsorship program. At last it arrived. This memoir is spell binding. Every section of the journey is described in exquisite detail. From the first stopover in Singapore, to the many cities she visited in China. Including the countryside and Great Wall, with her good friends. Each of these visits is related back to her own culture and upbringing in the mountainous region of Papua New Guinea. Eventually as she matured into the experience, she started observing the economy, the innovation, and cultural and food experiences in great depth. A philosophical analysis of both societies, on a stand alone basis and by comparison shows the strengths and weaknesses of each. A keen eye and a gentle voice, will carry every reader through this journey. This book is a gift.

Pages: 220, Paperback, First Nations Writers Festival International