A renowned academician and diplomat, Ambassador Alieu M. Massaquoi, has launched a new book that teaches lessons in generosity and cultural adherence. The new book, titled, “The Three Generous Men”, was officially launched by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethel Davies, on Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Cecil Dennis Hall at the ministry.
The new book is a short story that explores contemporary societal issues through a narrative that emphasizes the importance of maintaining cultural values amidst technological advancements. The book addresses themes such as cultural adherence, devoutness, leadership, wisdom, tolerance, motherly care, peace, unity, the significant role of women, and collective societal contributions. It also highlights the importance of staying true to deep-seated cultural practices and critiques societal ills, including patriarchal dominance.
Speaking during the occasion, the author of the book, Ambassador Alieu M. Massaquoi, emphasized the importance of preserving tradition while promoting gender equality to align with technological advancement, noting that empowering women is essential for national development and social progress. He further informed the audience that he wrote the book as a legacy of his experience in lecturing English and Literature at three institutions of higher learning in Liberia: University of Liberia (UL), African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) and Stella Maris Polytechnic University (SMPU).
Ambassador Massaquoi served as Liberia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The launch of the book was graced by several dignitaries, including Dr. Layli Maparyan, President of the University of Liberia; Commany Wisseh, former Senator of River Gee County; B. Elias Shoninym, former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister; Ambassador George Wallace, Sr., Senior Advisor to the President on Foreign Affairs; Gabriel Salee, Deputy Minister for Administration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Grand Multi of Liberia, Sheik Abubakar Sumorow; and the Executive Director of the Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL). Also in attendance were foreign affairs employees, family members and friends who praised the book as an educational and inspiring book that encourages young people and leaders to embrace integrity, generosity, inclusiveness, and service to community and society.
The book, “The Three Generous Men”, is expected to be taught in Liberian schools as part of the country’s educational resource materials. The President of the University of Liberia has announced that the book will be placed in the library of the university for reading and research work.
