... In a society that is wallowing in moral decadence, corruption, nepotism and you name it, Stand Up Be Strong Don't Quit comes along to give hope and support to the powerless majority. After many years of trying to moralise the Cameroonian society, Peter Essoka has put together a must read compendium of his reflections. This is a compelling and uplifting piece of work; a collection of reflections that not only incise the societal ills, but also encourages the readership not to give up. Prof. Fondo Sikod Economist ... His daily reminders and lessons reach an unimaginable number of people....

Underneath the lines of "Lamentations" resides the intellectual integrity and temerity of a man - Peter Essoka - who has taken an uncompromising posture against those who inflict pain and suffering on fellow compatriots especially those in the downstairs category in society. As a genuine patriot, Uncle P (our affection name for him) strongly believes that, the rubbish littered on the moral landscape of Cameroon over the years needs to be cleansed and thoroughly too. As Cameroon clocks Fifty as a nation-state, Peter sees that moral cleansing as the only pathway to socio-economic and political...

What Andy Rooney was for the United States of America in the 1980s, Peter Essoka is for Cameroon today. Uncle 'P' as many have referred to him, has thrilled, challenged, and educated many radio listeners through his "Reflections" for many years... While a good part of the world has chosen wars that destroy, the likes of Peter Essoka opted for the war that brings life. We also note that the author has reflected on many other topics which could be the subjects of other books. For now we recommend the current collection to every eager reader. You will not regret in the end. To the author we say,...