Benjamin Kwakye

Benjamin Kwakye (born 7 January 1967) is a Ghanaian novelist and lawyer. Quotes Eyes of the Slain Woman (2011) Life was more fully present there and perhaps, on account of that, death would retreat. Page 15 How could he save the life of a man who’d murdered his in laws and then attempted to murder him? Page 26 And never in Solo’s life did he want to heal anyone as strongly as he wanted to heal the man lying in front of him. Page 79 Catharsis, sating of the primordial love for bloodletting. Page 84 Solo stands on trial for the murder of his wife. Page 84 Manslaughter rather than murder, jail sentence rather than death. Page 88 Time will never come when the word [Last Next] would be yelled out announcing his own arrived death. Page 97 In the beginning her eyes were eyes and she could see clearly. And then they turned into two massive loaves of bread upon which many gathered to feast – a kind of grand banquet in which she only participated as an observer. Page 161 But neither sages nor pastors offered satisfying counsel. Page 161 Soul to Song (2017) I had been in the city for many years. And i didn't like city girls. They are too arrogant. And they were spoilt. I jhad tried a couple. And I decided I need an authentic woman from thw village Page 98 It started raining badly.... The gods were against me Page 99 I wonder if you're lost. Or perhaps you're far from home? Maybe you can come inside and wait until the rain stops Page 99 A marriage built on that will not last. But a marriage wit foundation is the one where your wife, your husband, has a good character Page 103 It was ironic. Mother's own marriage wasn't a perfect model. She and father were not divorced. But they lived in different homes, Like strangers Page 103 My mind is weak these days and my memory isn't as good as it used to be. But if I recollect correctly, this woman you talk about has a reputation as a bad girl Page 112 Making deals and making sure they suceeded. It was non-stop Page 129 But, Akua, niw you must understand. That I am a man. And sometimes I have feelings. For other women. Lat time I went home, I met a woman. I had met her before. My feelings for her were renewed. Now I want to make her my wife. My second wife. And I want your blessing. Page 141 - 142 I faced more opposition that sunday. After church service, Pator Lawyer Amoah was aghast. He insisted that I shouldn't marry Ama Owusu Page 146 I had done damage. I had to repair it, I didn't know how. I hoped and hoped the damage was not permanent Page 155 I discovered that Mother and Father had mentioned. About her character. She did have a very sharp tongue. But i learned to live and deal with it. Page 155 I knew I couldn't try to pursue an education when my parents wanted me to marry Page 160 External links Category:Novelists from Ghana Category:Lawyers from Ghana Category:Dartmouth College alumni Category:Harvard University alumni Category:Immigrants to the United States Category:1967 births Category:Living people