In memorium

Chinua Achebe passed away. He was a hero of mine. Many do not know who he is. I do. He wrote two fantastic books, "Things Fall Apart" and "No Longer At Ease", and they changed my life. They changed the way I think. They changed the way I act. I only hope I can live up to the expectations this great man had for the world. His influence will live on and on. From Chicago I add my voice to the myriad admirers and beneficiaries he left behind who send their condolences to his family. He will not be forgotten. His books sit on shelves across the world and they will be read for generations to come. Thank you, Mr. Achebe.