Biography of Author Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa until the age of nine Rita ?Akosua? Kusi migrated to the United States with her father, mother, three sisters, and brother in 1991. After attaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2002, from the State University of New York at New Platz, she always knew she had a story to tell and vowed to someday write a book. For book purchase go to; http://www.ritakusi.com or visit www.Amazon.com,www.B&N.com; and over 25,000 literary venues Fortunate to have the best of both worlds, Sankofa: Looking Back to Move Forward, is this up and coming author?s first self-published book. It is based on the concept of her life and in it she tells a story about friendship and reflects back to her upbringing in both worlds to take us on the journey to self discovery. With hopes to inspire and motivate others and give back to a country that gave her her roots. Purchase a copy of Sankofa: Looking Back to Move Forward and 25% of profits will go towards the prevention and fight against Malaria, a common infectious disease caused by parasites, and an enormous public health problem in West Africa. E-mail me @ Rita_Kusi@yahoo.com Follow me www.facebook.com/rita.kusi For book purchase go to; **http://www.ritakusi.com* * or visit **www.Amazon.com* *, **www.B&N.com*< TARGET="_blank" href=redir.asp?lid=0&newsite=http://www.b&n.com/>http://www.b&n.com/ > *; and over 25,000 literary venu*es".