Exilerating! This work by the prominent scholar Chancellor Williams is informative and fun to read. Williams' stint in Africa studying religious concepts, social/communal customs and various cross-ethnic similaraties is detailed and laid out in a this book which encompass multiple genres of literture. Chancellor williams' scholastic stay in Africa yeilds great insight into the rise and fall of some of the greatest empires including Kemet (Egypt), Mali, Songhay etc. This book will not dissapoint. A must read for African Americans, students of history, sociology/anthroplogy or any inquiring mind looking for a great read. Highly recommended.