The Weight of the Stone
epubli (Verlag)
978-3-565-16562-9 (ISBN)
When Agyei enters the world of gold and diamond mining as a child laborer, survival becomes transactional. Work is dangerous. Trust is fragile. Value is hidden. A single discovery, a diamond of unusual worth, pulls him into a chain of events that turns friendship into betrayal and hope into pursuit. What begins as an attempt to save his ailing mother becomes a flight through the forest for his life, ending in loss, guilt, and a truth that can no longer remain silent.
The story opens not with the chase, but in its aftermath. Injured and exhausted, Agyei sits before a police inspector and chooses to speak. Through interrogation and flashback, the novel unfolds his journey from innocence to moral clarity. The forest becomes a witness. The stone becomes a teacher. Silence becomes the true antagonist.
As justice moves quietly and without spectacle, Agyei is forced to confront a deeper question. What does survival demand once danger has passed. When wealth arrives without corruption, can integrity survive success. When fear loosens its grip, what remains to guide a life.
The second half of the novel traces Agyei’s transformation from survivor to builder. He heals his mother, buys land, builds a home, and establishes a diamond business grounded in transparency and dignity. Yet the past returns in subtler forms. Pressure replaces violence. Opportunity replaces threat. Each chapter tests whether integrity can be chosen repeatedly, not once.
The Weight of the Stone is not a story about riches. It is a story about moral weight. About what we carry after survival.
Stephen Adofo is a passionate storyteller whose writing explores the human spirit, resilience, and the powerful choices that shape destiny. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences, migration journeys, and deep cultural roots, his work brings emotional depth and raw authenticity to the page. Stephen’s storytelling blends vivid imagery with powerful moral lessons, focusing on themes such as sacrifice, hope, survival, and the meaning of home. Journey to the West: The Cost of Dreams Beyond Home is one of his most moving works—a story that mirrors the struggles and triumphs of countless people. When he is not writing, Stephen enjoys community engagement, youth mentorship, and sharing insights about identity, purpose, and the importance of building a strong foundation at home.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 13.01.2026 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 297 mm |
| Gewicht | 649 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater |
| Schlagworte | Agyei • Diamand • Diamond • Ghana • Gold • Kojo • Stone |
| ISBN-10 | 3-565-16562-6 / 3565165626 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-565-16562-9 / 9783565165629 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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