The Politics of Bones: Dr. Owens Wiwa and the Struggle for Nigeria's Oil [Paperback]

J. Timothy Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2006

On November 10, 1995, Nigeria’s military dictatorship executed nine environmental activists. Among them was Ken Saro-Wiwa, the charismatic spokesman of the Ogoni people, whose land in the fertile Niger River delta has been grotesquely polluted by the Royal Dutch Shell Corporation. During Ken’s incarceration, his brother, Dr. Owens Wiwa, fought valiantly to save his life. When his quest failed, Owens narrowly escaped Nigeria with his life, first to London, and then to Toronto. His story is a heart-stopping saga of personal courage and official corruption, of individual selflessness and corporate greed.

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“Some books, they say, a reader cannot put down. This is one of them.”
— Winnipeg Free Press

“A compelling and gritty story, of intrigue and betrayal, politics and murder, a page turner, made all the more gripping by its truth.”
— Calgary Herald

About the Author

Toronto journalist J. Timothy Hunt is a regular contributor to many of Canada’s most prominent magazines. He is the recipient of three National Magazine awards and the prestigious Canada Council Creative Writing Grant.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart; First Trade edition (September 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0771041586
• ISBN-13: 978-0771041587
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,071,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing, Engrossing Tale, January 23, 2006

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Craig Randall (Boston, Mass) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Politics of Bones: Dr. Owens Wiwa And The Struggle For Nigeria's Oil (Hardcover)

This book packs a wallop: it a heart-racing, eye-opening account of corruption, bravery, and the restless search for justice. The tale of two true modern day heroes who are brothers; the book will keep you engrossed, outraged, and ultimately, enlightened. Hunt expertly tells his tale with intelligence, anger and lyricism. The book will change your understanding of the world in which you live.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Piece of Work, January 26, 2006

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Scott Berner (Enon, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Politics of Bones: Dr. Owens Wiwa And The Struggle For Nigeria's Oil (Hardcover)

The Politics of Bones is a fantastic read. Tim Hunt masterfully tells the story of the struggle of two brothers, their family and their countrymen in a battle against a corrupt government and an oil company ignoring the destruction of the Nigerian environment. You'll be outraged by the forces encountered by these two great men, yet inspired by the courage of the brothers Ken and Owens. This story will open your eyes to a tragedy that has been ignored for too long.