{"product_id":"wisdom-of-the-kola-nut-roy-shiba-9798248428427","title":"Wisdom of the Kola Nut: 200 Liberian Proverbs, Sayings \u0026 Slang: Ancient Liberian Wit, Modern Rizz, and Timeless Truths from the Heart of West Africa","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat does a crab have to do with shame? Why does the monkey never separate herself from her black hands?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Liberia, wisdom is not preached-it is \u003ci\u003etasted\u003c\/i\u003e. It is the pepper that accompanies the kola nut; it is the quiet proverb that ends a heated dispute without a single argument.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the largest collection of its kind available for the digital age. Inside, you will find \u003cb\u003e200 authentic Liberian proverbs, modern flirtatious \"rizz\" lines, deep philosophical sayings, and ancient idioms\u003c\/b\u003e-each presented with the original phrasing, a clear English translation, and the cultural meaning that makes it stick.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the bustling markets of Monrovia to the rainforests of Sapo National Park, Liberia's oral tradition carries the weight of centuries. Here, you will discover why \u003ci\u003e\"Monkey works, but baboon draws,\"\u003c\/i\u003e how \u003ci\u003e\"hurry, hurry bursts trousers,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and why \u003ci\u003e\"the town that eats its orphan has already begun to starve.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a writer seeking authentic African wisdom, a Liberian diaspora member reconnecting with your roots, or simply a lover of words, this book offers a rare window into a resilient, joyful, and deeply philosophical people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen these pages. Taste the pepper. Swallow the wisdom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Shiba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248428427\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Roy Shiba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997496193279,"sku":"9798248428427","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wisdom-of-the-kola-nut-roy-shiba-9798248428427","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}