Kirjahaku

In this book, I have attempted, phenomenologically, to explore the concept of the human unconscious. However, the unconscious cannot be analysed without a deep understanding of the conscious. The conscious and unconscious are not two entities, but just one. Yet, they survey each other, protect each other, mislead each other and steal from each other. They both have their birth in the sophisticated sponge of human flesh. Dropped and kneaded into the river of life, the sponge collects all sorts of moss. Language can be a torch in the night, but it can also lead to a dungeon and cage itself. Discourse, be it political, religious or even scientific, can cage and be caged. It is the core aim of this book to journey into the unconscious mind and unravel its connection to our very existence and what makes us human.

Deep in the heart of the rural Rif mountains, one boy's life is dictated by tribal tradition, superstition and religion. But Jusef dreams of more; it's a dream that will send him far from his shepherding hills to the bustle of the big city in search of education, meaning and, above all, a different way of life.From the richness of a story overflowing with tales of tragedies, courage and triumphs, Jusef's journey reveals the complexities of Moroccan culture and the overwhelming restraints facing those on the fringes.As the country questions its identity in the fading period of colonial rule, one Berber boy must also challenge who he is and who he is meant to be - as he discovers in the fight against adversity, dreams might not be enough ...'A Riffian's Tune' is an autobiographical novel about forging your own path, the power of hope, and daring to step into the labyrinth of life - no matter what.