Odyssey of a Liberian Village Boy By: Nyankun Thomas Odyssey of a Liberian Village Boy is the journey of Nyankun Thomas as a person and also his adventure through childhood, from Liberia to the United States, all of his trials and tribulations. Readers can hopefully learn from his experiences and make better choices in their own lives. Life is about falling down and getting back up. One should never be afraid of failure. About the Author Nyankun Thomas loves to read and write, but writing is his passion. He also loves to jog and exercise. Other times, when he's less busy, he enjoys working on cars.