The Failure of Having Studied Well (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Mbida Mbida Camille, 2026
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Paperback. The Failure of Having Studied Well was born from a simple and painful question: what becomes of the one who did everything right?Paul believed in school, in merit, and in the promise of a better future. Educated, serious, and competent, he thought that effort would eventually pay off. But in a country where unemployment is a daily reality and where connections often matter more than skills, his hopes collapse. While some of his peers gain access to prestigious positions through patronage and support networks, Paul survives on a meager salary, struggling to preserve his dignity and provide for his family.Through his journey, this book gives voice to a sacrificed generation: graduates without a future, trapped between broken dreams and imposed responsibilities. It is neither a political pamphlet nor a bitter complaint, but a deeply human narrative about social injustice, exhausted patience, and quiet resilience.This text questions the true value of a diploma, the meaning of work, and the psychological cost of endless waiting. It speaks to students, teachers, parents, precarious workers, and to all those who have ever wondered whether their sacrifices had meaning.The Failure of Having Studied Well is a necessary book.Because studying should never be a fault.Because these lives deserve to be told. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Failure of Having Studied Well (Paperback)
- Author
- Mbida Mbida Camille
- Publisher
- Mbida Mbida Camille
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798233744921
The Failure of Having Studied Well was born from a simple and painful question: what becomes of the one who did everything right?
Paul believed in school, in merit, and in the promise of a better future. Educated, serious, and competent, he thought that effort would eventually pay off. But in a country where unemployment is a daily reality and where connections often matter more than skills, his hopes collapse. While some of his peers gain access to prestigious positions through patronage and support networks, Paul survives on a meager salary, struggling to preserve his dignity and provide for his family.
Through his journey, this book gives voice to a sacrificed generation: graduates without a future, trapped between broken dreams and imposed responsibilities. It is neither a political pamphlet nor a bitter complaint, but a deeply human narrative about social injustice, exhausted patience, and quiet resilience.
This text questions the true value of a diploma, the meaning of work, and the psychological cost of endless waiting. It speaks to students, teachers, parents, precarious workers, and to all those who have ever wondered whether their sacrifices had meaning.
The Failure of Having Studied Well is a necessary book.
Because studying should never be a fault.
Because these lives deserve to be told.
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About the Author
Mbida Mbida Camille est une voix éclectique de la littérature contemporaine camerounaise. Auteur prolifique, il puise son inspiration dans le tumulte des villes africaines et la beauté silencieuse de ses racines.
À travers ses romans et chroniques sociales, comme Douala la nuit, Olive le jour ou Les Larmes de la République, il dépeint avec une lucidité saisissante les réalités politiques et humaines de l'Afrique centrale. Mais Mbida Mbida Camille est aussi un poète de l'âme (L'écho de ma terre), capable de transformer la nostalgie et l'identité en vers universels.
Écrivain polyvalent, il refuse de se laisser enfermer dans un seul genre, explorant tour à tour le fantastique, la fiction politique et la poésie. Il écrit pour témoigner, pour émouvoir, et pour offrir à ses lecteurs une fenêtre ouverte sur un Cameroun aux mille visages.
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