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Comment by Pamela Simmons on June 18, 2010 at 23:04

I read a book titled A Long Way Gone, by Ishmael Beah...it is the story of a boy soldier and his journey through the loss of family and friends; his physical journey, as well, is heart-breaking at times, but it is inspirational, too. I have to admit, that I was pretty naive as to the struggles of the people in many parts of Africa. A good read, I think for a diverse age group.

Comment by lillipets on December 28, 2009 at 4:33

I recently finished a book called The Last Resort. It is written by a journalist who grew up in Zimbabwe. It's about his parents' struggle to keep their home/guest lodge intact in the midst of the political turmoil and land grabbing.
It is well written and riveting right up to the end.
It provides a very readable and sometimes humorous look at life in Zimbabwe in recent years.

Comment by Stanley Trollip on December 13, 2009 at 7:43

Just finished THE WITCH DOCTOR'S WIFE by Tamar Myers. It is a delightful novel about an naive American woman, Amanda, who goes to the Congo in about 1960 to run a guest house for missionaries. It is funny and insightful - full of typical cross-cultural misunderstandings. I think my favourite character was Protruding Navel - Amanda's housekeeper.

Comment by Andreas on December 12, 2009 at 23:02

I am reading blood safari by deon meyer, it was inspired by the vulture restaurant of moholoholo, where the ilp research cam is lokated now! The Original title in afrikaans is "onsigbaar", the titel of the german translation is "weisser schatten", I know there are many more translations in various languages.

Comment by Judy Dearing on December 11, 2009 at 3:24

I am so glad I finally clicked on this forum. I have completed the #1 Ladies Detective Agency Series and LOVED it! I have a stack of books (I prefer paperback-they don't hurt when I fall asleep and bed reading and drop a book on my face-lol) ready to read and now I will have to add to that stack. Thanks for all the recommendations and comments. It helps hearing from other Africa addicts about books you have enjoyed. Thanks.

Comment by Stanley Trollip on November 24, 2009 at 8:21

Just found this website - what a delight. I've just returned from Ingwelala, bordering Kruger. I've never seen it so dry. The ellies were eating branches. Then it rained for 5 days. What a pleasure. Had the best leopard sighting I've had in years. Large male eating an impala - no hyenas or vultures - maybe the rain stops the scent travelling? Finished a wonderful book - The Sands of the Kalahari by William Mulvihill. Gave some interesting insights about being stranded in the desert.

Comment by Robin Young on November 22, 2009 at 20:00

Has anyone else read the "Power of One" ? - a story of a pre-apartheid school aged kid growing up in Africa - very powerful...

Comment by Theresa Williams on October 26, 2009 at 1:20

I just finished reading "African Nights" by Kuki Gallmann. It was wonderful and I have just begun "I Dreamed Of Africa" written by her also. I highly recommend anything she has written. So beautiful and poetic. She has brought her adventures to life for me.

Comment by Holly Wilson on October 25, 2009 at 4:05

Before my first trip to Africa, my sister-in-law gave me the book "I Speak of Africa" by Shan Varty and Molly Buchanan - it's the story of Londolozi Game Reserve, but also a story of Africa. I would also love to get "The Leopards of Londolozi" someday - it is very expensive on the web (I guess I need to go back!) I love the #1 Ladies Detective Agency series as well. "Africa's Vanishing Wildlife" by Chris and Tilde Stuart is great.

Comment by barbara braley on August 12, 2009 at 3:58

Right now, I'm reading "In the Company of Cheerful Ladies." It's either 5th or 6th in the series of "The #1 Ladies Detective Agency, " by Alexander McCall Smith. He was born in Zimbabwe, and lives in Scotland now.

I enjoy the series of books, even more than I enjoyed the TV series.

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