Sowing the Mustard Seed

by Yoweri Museveni, Elizabeth Kanyogonya (Editor), Kevin Shillington (Editor)

The autobiography of Yoweni Kaguta Museveni. Museveni led a guerilla war to liberate his country from tyranny and, as President of Uganda, has established a reputation as one of the most widely respected African leaders of his generation.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 1997

Reviews

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe the guy is a liar-- he said he would step down after 6 years but didn't. But his book shows a wonderful concern for Africa and his bravely in fighting Amin.

[Elaine Rutayisire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Museveni has played a big role in placing this country from savage to civilization.

[Wassajja · Rating 5 out of 5]

the 1980's elections were widely believed to have been rigged and that's one of the reasons in the mustard seed that sent Yoweri .k. Museveni to the bush. In 2001 and 2006, the high court ruled that the general elections in Uganda were irregular. This means Sowing the Mustard Seed is full of lies.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book was great when it first came out. Hopeful and inspiring. Y K Museveni was everyone's hero.
Unfortunately the author/president of Uganda has disappointed many. The hero in the book and the man of today, el persidente (for life?), are totally different.
Too bad.

[Babalanda Ivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

That struggle was a great step
towards peace but many Ugandans have failed to embrace its fruits

[Richie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is a novice of its kind with impeccable timing. At the time of its publication in 1997, it was the only book with a detailed account of the turmoil of Uganda’s history and bush wars. It helps that the story is told by the leader of the bush war him self. Several other authors gave their version of events, later on. But no matter your sentiments of the political divide, this is a great read if you’re to put two and two together about Uganda’s history.

[Abdalla Faruk · Rating 5 out of 5]

reading the book

[Arthur Mbaka · Rating 4 out of 5]

A summary of armed conflict in Eastern Africa...

Museveni does a good job in explaining his principles. Even on his opposition to term limits

[Isaac]

This man is a liar that's why he withdrew his book from the market. He does exactly what he accused the past regimes. 33 year in power and he doesn't want to go.

[Asingwire Owen]

Good

[Abdulrahman Hamid]

war

[Tandeka Precious]

its find to find a book here

[Ainebyona Bruce]

Freedom fighter

[Racheal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Achievements clear

[Walter Rison]

79: p5
There would only be a single rebuke and then they would never be able to sleep again!

[Teo · Rating 2 out of 5]

An autobiography that should be read as historical fiction, aside from the broadest themes and select details. In his telling, Museveni has offered a hopeful future for Uganda since his struggle against Idi Amin in the 1970s, only to have the struggle derailed or led astray by selfish, unintelligent, or sectarian actors. Successes are attributed to Museveni's superior intellect, values, and leadership style, while failures stem from factors outside the author's control. (A narrative remarkably similar to more recent campaign speeches.) The writing itself is dense and uninspiring, so the book's only real value is understanding how Museveni perceives himself or, at the very least, wants to be perceived.

[Ronniee]

I thought i should understanding the authors intentions to go for war

[Nizeye Herbert]

The book was so great

[Tashobya David]

encouraging