ROOTS AND CIRCUITS

By MODOU NS NJIE

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This book began as a question I could not stop asking myself. Not a business question, though business is woven through every page of what follows. Not a farming question, though the land is present from the first sentence to the last. It was a simpler and more personal question than either of those — the kind that arrives quietly in the early morning before the day has filled itself with noise and obligation: What is this life actually for? I have spent the years described in these pages finding out. Through a childhood in Greater Banjul shaped by a mother's hands and a home garden that smelled of rain and red earth. Through the gradual, unhurried discovery of a passion for agriculture that had always been present in me before I had words for it. Through the building of ventures — horticultural, digital, and the unified mission that grew from both — through failures that nearly broke me and faith that held when nothing else did. This is the honest account of that finding out.

Identity Healing Journey Family Grief Nature & Wilderness

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GenreBiography and Memoir, Business and Economics

Length1 hr 40 mins

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Publish dateJun 8, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1ROOTS &amp; CIRCUITS

2A Journey of Dual Ventures, Spiritual Growth, and Life&#x27;s Harvest

3Copyright Notice

5All rights reserved.

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6No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise—without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews, articles, or educational and scholarly works where proper acknowledgment is given.

7This book is a work of memoir and personal reflection. The views, experiences, and opinions expressed are those of the author and are presented in good faith. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or any consequences arising from the use of this information.

8Names, events, and circumstances are described to the best of the author&#x27;s recollection. Some identifying details may have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

9Published by the Author

10First Edition, 2026

11ISBN: ____________________

12Cover Design: N-WEB PLUS_

13Printed in The Gambia

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15Modou N. S. NjieEmail: msnjie@nwebplus.gmWebsite: www.nwebplus.gm

16Dedication

17In Loving Memory of My Beloved Sister, Mariam Njie aka Yam Njie(Returned to her Creator on 30th December 2024)

18This book is lovingly dedicated to the memory of my dear sister, Mariam Njie, whose sudden and heartbreaking passing left a void that can never be filled.

19Mariam was more than a sister to me—she was a pillar of support, a trusted friend, a benefactor, and one of the most generous souls I have ever known. From my high school years until her final days in 2024, she stood firmly by my side, supporting me financially, materially, and emotionally through every season of life.

20Living in the United States, she never forgot her family back home. She regularly sent me books, sports shoes, T-shirts, baseball caps, and the latest items she thought would bring me joy or help me grow. She opened her home to me when I lived in the United States and made sure I never felt alone. Her generosity knew no boundaries.

21Mariam had a remarkable habit of giving without expectation. She rarely saved money for herself because she found greater happiness in helping others. Family members, friends, neighbors, and even complete strangers benefited from her kindness, both in The Gambia and in the United States. If she had something and someone needed it, she would share it without hesitation.

22One of the greatest honors of my life was when she named her second son after me—a gesture that reflected the deep bond we shared as brother and sister.

23In the final decade of her life, Mariam underwent a beautiful spiritual transformation. She became deeply devoted to her faith, dedicating herself to the worship of Allah and the pursuit of Islamic knowledge and values. Our conversations increasingly revolved around faith, righteousness, gratitude, and preparation for the Hereafter. She constantly reminded those around her of the importance of pleasing Allah and living a life of purpose and compassion.

24Her smile was ever-present, her heart was open to all, and her generosity touched countless lives. Though she is no longer with us physically, her legacy of kindness, faith, selflessness, and love continues to inspire everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

25May Allah (SWT) forgive her shortcomings, accept her good deeds, widen and illuminate her grave, grant her the highest ranks of Jannatul Firdaus, and reunite us with her in eternal peace.

26Your love, sacrifices, and prayers helped shape the man I became. This book stands as a small tribute to an extraordinary sister whose impact will live on forever.

27May Allah have mercy on your soul, Mariam. Ameen.

28PREFACE

29PART ONE: THE SOIL — Where It All Began

30Chapter 1 — Born of the Earth

31The Garden at the Heart of Everything

32My Mother&#x27;s Hands

33The Education of the Earth

34A Seed Called Modou

35Chapter 2 — The Seed of Passion

36Always There, Always Waiting

37The Long Conversation

38The Ground Beneath the Prayer