Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?

Posted on Sep 18, 2009 1:14 PM


Say You're One of Them is an awe-inspiring collection of stories
that challenges you to look beyond the headlines and see an Africa full
of both joy and despair. Detailing the violence and poverty facing the
children of modern-day Africa, this is a book you won't soon forget.

Share your thoughts.

Replies: 77
1. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 18, 2009 5:00 PM   |   In response to: harpobear


Too sad, painful and depressing. I know that Oprah is wanting

to bring an awareness to us.

But I just finished a book on Africa.

I need a happy book or a book to entertain me for now.

2. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 18, 2009 5:28 PM   |   In response to: harpobear

I have read all of Oprah's Book Club books, subscribe to O magazine and watch all of her shows. However, I am disappointed that her current Book Club selection "Say You're One of Them" is not available on Amazon's Kindle. I purchased my Kindle on Oprah's recommendation and I am suprised that she choose a book that I can not purchase for my e-reader. This may be the first book selection I skip. Sorry.

3. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 18, 2009 7:35 PM   |   In response to: mizwayne

Say You're One of Them is on the Kindle...I bought it this morning as soon as it was announced. Try again, mizwayne.

4. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 18, 2009 7:55 PM   |   In response to: harpobear

I plan to purchase the book and participate. It's been a long, long time since I have read with the Oprah Book Club.

5. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 18, 2009 8:24 PM   |   In response to: mertyworld


It's nice that the book is available on kindle for $6.99. I read the sample

chapter, but it just didn't grab me.

6. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 19, 2009 8:38 AM   |   In response to: mertyworld


I want a kindle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you know of anywhere that I can get one for free? Does the kindle do downloads of books in audio????? Can I get a kindle in pink?

I am interested in hearing the book in audio.

7. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 19, 2009 3:24 PM   |   In response to: harpobear

Hi Harpobear, I just got the book this morning, I hope to start it tomorrow. I'll sure let you know what I think. Happy Reading All, balance56

8. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 19, 2009 4:53 PM   |   In response to: balance56

Just bought the book and will start reading today!!

9. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 19, 2009 7:53 PM   |   In response to: harpobear

I have never read any Oprah's book club, but in her season 24th an interested in getting the book "Say You're One of Them" I don't know where to get the book,and I wantto know where to get it. Thanks.

10. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 20, 2009 6:17 PM   |   In response to: eric77

They had a million copies at Borders today and I picked one up. I started reading it and I have to agree with the others. It is a little in your face graphic. That usually does not bother me, but I first have to prepare myself to get over the shock hurdle. I am trusting Oprah and I hope that through the "grittyness" I will find some light and personal meaning.

11. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 21, 2009 5:10 AM   |   In response to: inthenow55

No free kindles and no pink ones. You could add a pink skin to one. Guess you were kidding when you asked where to get one free.

12. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 21, 2009 7:11 AM   |   In response to: mlewis78


Thank you mlewis78,

I was not kidding, I was hoping maybe there was a place that gave them free. :)

I saw the price a few months ago, and it seemed high, I recall the price being somewhere in the $200 range. Is that still correct? I know I can easily look, so why I am asking? I guess since I am conversing here.

I want one and thought maybe someone knew of free ones, I guess that was a long shot. It seems like such a convenient way to store books, I want one and hope it also stores audio books. I do not know that much about them.

13. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 21, 2009 11:36 AM   |   In response to: mizwayne

Try again. I am ready it on my Kindle.

14. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 21, 2009 3:20 PM   |   In response to: harpobear


I just ordered my copy. I'm a student and don't have time to have a book club where I invite the gals over, so I am very excited to have friends to share understanding with!

15. Re: Are you reading "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan?
Sep 22, 2009 3:06 PM   |   In response to: harpobear

I picked up the book yesterday and started reading today. I'm almost done with Ex-Mas Feast and so far it is really interesting!

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