Below is a short review of the book “The flame of freedom by Raila Odinga” that was authored by Sarah Elderkin and Forwarded by former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo.
Flame of Freedom Book Review
Raila Odinga’s new book The flame of freedom is written in first person and it takes an in-depth look the (former prime minister of Kenya) Raila Odinga’s struggle for freedom . The book also reveals the life journey of Raila Odinga (His family and political life).
The flame of freedom gives an account of how he Raila Odinga suffered while inside the government. In his autobiography, Raila paints an image of how PNU (political party) used the government power to frustrate and humiliate him and his party ODM.
The book mostly talks about Raila’s time in the coalition government with Mwai Kibaki and the betrayal he faced. Howe ministers from ODM were undermined and weakened.
The flame of freedom also gives a history of Raila Odinga’s challenges since the death of his father and how he managed to overcome them. It gives a slight hint of his role in the 1982 coup.
You can get The flame of freedom on Amazon or Textbookcenter.
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