The Campaign Book Sale, a Mobile Book Shop that seeks to assist Zimbabwean Authors with notable works contribute a lot in the nation and have been faced with the challenges of the Zimbabwean economic situation. The initiative’s first project is in a bid to raise the legendary wordsmith Dr. Charles Mungoshi’s staggering Medical costs. The Campaign’s aim is to sell 1,000 copies of Dr. Charles Mungoshi’s latest offering, titled ‘Branching Streams Flow In The Dark’. According to their press announcement the normal cost of the book is $23.00 but will be sold at $13.00 for The Campaign sale.
Dr. Charles Mungoshi fell into a coma in 2010 for two months. Unable to walk or talk he was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and underwent a surgical process to rid the excess fluid in his brain, leading to his gradual improvement. Due to a complication in his last surgery his health has since been deteriorating. Due to the costs of local Healthcare the Mungoshi family has made plans to have the great writer attended to in India.
“After research we have discovered that the best place for him to have the operation is India because of the high quality and cost effectiveness…we are inviting you to partner with us to make a difference in a person’s life, we hope with your help he can recover and get back to his desk and continue to do what he loves doing, educating and entertaining everyone”
– The Campaign Book Sale Press Release
The Campaign Book Sale hopes to raise funds in the region of $8,000 – $10, 000 for the cost of Dr. Charles Mungoshi’s surgery and fares to India. To purchase a copy and contribute to The Campaign Book Sale have a look at the official flier here.
