"The Boy Who Found Gold" by Caleb Onyeabor
This is a story of hope, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams.
A young boy from the ghetto, determined not to end up like his Father and driven by a deep desire to give his ailing Mother the good life, had a grand ambition for which he sought the advice of his old family friend, Old Abe. The wise man shares his life's story and two legendary tales before leaving the boy with one enduring truth: If he wants gold, he must go where gold is.
Taking Old Abe's words to heart and armed with the will and the gift of the book of gold, the boy leaves home and embarks on a perilous journey to the City of Gold in the far West. Joined by six other boys, they experience trials, a heart-wrenching loss, and life-changing encounters that reveal profound lessons blending ancient wisdom with modern truths. But for those who survive, reaching the City of Gold is only the beginning of their true quest.
In "The Boy Who Found Gold", Caleb Onyeabor tells a raw, gripping, and multi-layered story of a ghetto boy's extraordinary journey, sharing timeless lessons that will inspire every dreamer whether young or old. This transformative book is for everyone who dares to dream.
It is a story that echoes across generations. One where the reader will see that indeed the boy who will find gold is the boy who goes for gold.
