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Brother in the Bush: An African American's Search for Self in East Africa

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A compeling story that allows one to get a glimpse into the life of a black man. While I was initially shocked at the feelings of hostility and anger expressed in the book, I came to understand that I was getting a glimpse of what it was like to walk in another man's - a black man's - shoes. The author also paints a vivid portrait of Africa. All in all an eye opening read.

If you appreciate books that enlighten, educate, and excite all of the fives senses, then Brother in the Bush is for you. Slaughter's well crafted words--so descriptive, compelling, and refreshingly candid--dance across the pages, happily carrying the reader with them to the very last page. His handling of issues of race, East Africa, and his family is done so with respect, confidence, and wit. I am a voracious reader and this is by far one of the most gratifying reads that I have had this year. I can't wait to hear more from this brilliant and talented writer.

Dr. Slaughter was genius in his delivery of his thoughts, emotions, and actions as he gives you a look thoruygh his eyes on the African American's experience in Africa. He also breaks out the box in his interaction with his "Brothers" of Africa, and presents the Africans with honesty. He expresses is inner feelings of lost, anger,love and fullfillment.