Diary Of A Kimbang is a celebration of the people and culture of Cameroon, West Africa, as seen through the eyes of an "average guy" Peace Corps Volunteer, Jim McCormick. Based upon his daily journals, the book is an episodic view of the joys and sorrows, triumphs and tragedies experienced during his two-plus years in the country. Diary Of A Kimbang is a humorous yet sobering tale of life in the Third World. It is worthwhile reading for anyone considering Peace Corps service as well as for the countless thousands of Peace Corps Volunteers who have served around the world.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Incredible journey!,
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This review is from: Diary Of A Kimbang (Paperback)
Jim captures the essence of what it is like to be a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, with all of the warmth and joy he found there. His is an American perspective of his life, relationships, and encounters while serving the people of Cameroon. Who wouldn't want to join the Peace Corps and develop their own experience after reading his story.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Kimbang Fan,
By A Customer
This review is from: Diary Of A Kimbang (Paperback)
Wow, what a ride! Instead of following the usual pattern of Peace Corps authors (How life in my village changed my life) the author takes us on a journey of his Peace Corps service sharing his experiences but not ignoring his human imperfections along the way. The story is a very honest and very spiritual one related with humor and candidness. It is easy to tell a story about a place, its people and culture but not easy to make you feel like you are there. The author really accomplishes this. I just didn't want it to end!
0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tedious and Trite,
By A Customer
This review is from: Diary Of A Kimbang (Paperback)
A lengthy account of the Peace Corps culture in Cameroon. Virtually ignoring the Cameroonian people and culture, the author concentrates on his relationships with other PC volunteers through detailing conversations with other volunteers and his hopes and dreams for other volunteers(none of this being especially funny or interesting). Though some of the information would be useful to potential PCV, the book lacks the true emotional depth of Mango Elephants in the Sun.
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