Capturing the spirit of of Africa—from the desert of Algeria to the savannahs of Kenya, and to the jungles of Equatorial Guinea—this quintessential reader's guide includes reviews and excerpts from notable books from each of Africa's 54 countries. This compilation explores many of the best-known works on Africa, such as Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (Nigeria), All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes by Maya Angelou (Ghana), The Viceroy of Ouidah by Bruce Chatwin (Benin), Age of Iron by J.M. Coetzee (South Africa), Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey (Rwanda), and When Rain Clouds Gather by Bessie Head (Botswana).
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Geoff Wisner is a book reviewer whose work has appeared in numerous international publications, including The African, The Boston Book Review, The Boston Globe, Transition, and Wild Earth. He lives in New York City.
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A Basket of Leaves is an insightful education on Africa,
By Laura Cococcia (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Basket of Leaves: 99 Books that Capture the Spirit of Africa (Paperback)
"A Basket of Leaves" chronicles the numerous books Wisner read about Africa while he was a volunteer there. He includes insightful commentary about books and authors that speak to each country's character, people, political climate and culture. It's simply fascinating.
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