The Transformed Mind
is a provocative and inspiring volume. In it two influential Ghanaians jointly
speak to the worldthrough issues facing Africa.
The Introduction to their book boldly announces: “The stage is set. The world
is our audience, Africa our aisle, and Ghana our pulpit. We speak as
citizens of a world to come. And we’re passionate about the issues we address,
in the hope that you will be challenged to change your world.”
Replace the word “Africa” with your own world—whether personal or private
world—and you’ll hear the authors speak to you, saying—
“There's nothing wrong
with the African mind. Our problem is the African mind-set. It is not a
lack of resources, but a deficit of resourcefulness. And ours is not merely a
need for more educated minds, but also for more transformed minds. In other
words, the heart of the African problem is the African heart. This heart needs
transformation, which can only come by the renewing of the mind. Christ’s life
of excellence, humility, and service offers a model of what Africa
needs.”
“To say that this book
is a must-read is an understatement. Although The Transformed Mind is written
by Africans for Africans, the book is actually for the whole world. If you’re
not an African or a Christian, read the book as a passerby listening in to
advice, nay a command, being given to a child by its two parents. Africa is speaking from the heart to the world. Will the
world listen?”
