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Uganda: Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyuva
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The Monitor (Kampala)
INTERVIEW
31 May 2008
Posted to the web 30 May 2008
Jackline A. Olanya
Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyuva serves on the Executive board of Uganda Women Writers' Association (Femrite) and also works at EASSI, an Eastern African sub-regional organisation that advances the status of women.
What's in your book shelf?
My bookshelf is like an International school: So many colours, sizes, shapes and words in different languages. I have a few select authors like J.M Coetzee, Wole Soyinka, Uzodinma Iweala, Goretti Kyomuhendo, Bernadine Evaristo, Alice Walker and Martina Cole. Financial books like Rich Dad , Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, an assortment of Colin Forbes, Jane Austen collection, V.S Naipaul's Miguel Street, Maeve Binchy assortments, the Bible of course, a few French comics, leadership material, books of quotes, anthologies of short stories of FEMRITE and biographies.
What does that say about you?
It says I'm an adventurous reader, unafraid to explore, deeply religious and that I love a bit of humour.
What makes a good read?
It is definitely something that is relatable, easy to understand, humorous, something that can make me cry a bit too and also one that makes me think about myself and my future.
Which author can't you get enough of?
Maeve Binchy. She is an Irish author and is contemporary and full of fun.
Which book changed your life?
Changed my life? Maybe my perceptions to life. A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. This book made me appreciate me, understand my destiny and also reshape it to get the utmost out of life. I love it because it allows for second and third chances and at the same time offers the best which no job or money could give.
Is there a book you borrowed but wished you didn't have to return?
Evening Class by Maeve Binchy. It was cleverly woven with simple stories of everyday people, interesting coincidences with a simple setting of a classroom. The story also had an unconventional and yet redemptive end.
Which literature book did you love most in school?
The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy. It's an old English classic which I just love. The odd histories and love tales fascinate me. At the same time, I was overcome by the gender disparities in the book and the lack of effort by the communities to remove them.
Is there any book you refer to for any of life's lessons?
New International Version of the Bible.
Where do you get the books you read?
Mostly from Aristoc Booklex or online.
What inspires your writing?
Anything passionate-passionate anger, passionate sadness, passionate fondness etc...
What do you think people who do not read miss?
They miss another part of life where they can talk to themselves, dance by themselves and get mad all in the confines of a solitary room. That is an unbeatable feeling.
Is there a habit/activity you combine with reading books?
Combination-cooking, lining up in long queues and eating.
What are you currently reading?
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Disgrace by J.M Coetzee.
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