Memoirs of a Melanin Sojourner

About the Book

Memoirs of a Melanin Sojourner (Curiosity and Courage) is about the journey of an African American born male who grows up with an extraordinary curiosity about life and his place in it. At first the curiosities are general, but soon graduate to a strong desire for an answer to the ultimate question; “what is the meaning of life?” The search takes him around the world, exploring various cultures, religions, and societies along with that of his own. His experiences through over a half a century of living have brought him to a conclusion about the answer, and his role here on earth. This is the author’s second published book and the completion of a goal to publish his life experiences. Through each chapter, you will read about experiences that show the author’s failures, weaknesses, and misgivings, as well as his curiosity, courage, and strength. It is the author’s hope that the lessons he’s learned will help others who are seeking answers to life’s questions and curiosities, by finding the courage to handle life’s challenges.

About the Author

Kenneth Anthony Hordge Sr. was born in the Bronx in New York City. He also lived in Flushing and Brooklyn where he resided with his mother and siblings until 1969 when they moved to the midwestern city of Indianapolis. Mr. Hordge has held several occupations, from finance and accounting clerk, and television production assistant, to freelance photographer. Currently he earns his living as an independently contracted tour director traveling throughout the country inspiring youth by exposing them to opportunities and showing them how to chart a course toward those opportunities. He is a smooth jazz enthusiast, and world traveler who has visited six of the seven global continents. He is a graduate of the School of Communication Arts, where he studied visual communications. He is also a graduate of the International Tour Management Institute, and has recently completed coursework to receive his certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism from Indiana University. His first writing venture began when he wrote travel articles for a local Indianapolis newspaper called: “Exploring Your Heritage.” His background in motivating youth and adults spans 20 years, having been involved with prison ministries, and mentoring youth through networks such as the Boy Scouts of America as well as the Cub Scouts. He developed and implemented his own for mentoring youth in the juvenile detention center in Indianapolis. One of his most adventurous achievements is the completion of a personal goal of having visited 50 countries and all 50 of the United States. He loves challenges and is motivated by his accomplishment of publishing three books; Memoirs of a Melanin Sojourner 1 & 2, and his latest; Generations; a study of his ancestors going all the way back to the slave trade and the continent of Africa. His accomplishments have inspired him to embrace even more his motto, which says: “tomorrow’s life is too late, live today.”