Volunteering in Ethiopia: A Peace Corps Odyssey [Paperback]

James W., Jr. Skelton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Beaumont Books; 1st edition (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961610867
• ISBN-13: 978-0961610869
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,124,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Travel > Africa > Ethiopia & Djibouti

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4.0 out of 5 stars Life in Ethiopia, Africa in the 70s, January 4, 2001

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This review is from: Volunteering in Ethiopia: A Peace Corps Odyssey (Paperback)

VOLUNTEERING IN ETHIOPIA provides valuable insights into understanding and appreciating the African people of this country.

This book focuses on the Peace Corps experiences of Group XIV in Ethiopia in the early 1970s.

The author, who is now an international lawyer, vividly describes their volunteer experiences in this African country, which range from the challenges of dealing with cultural shock and personal rejection to the joys of finding meaningful and fulfilling contributions.

The book truly tells about life in this country at this time with honesty and integrity.

5.0 out of 5 stars One Great Book, March 12, 2002

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Gem Siwel "Gem Siwel" (OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Volunteering in Ethiopia: A Peace Corps Odyssey (Paperback)

This is an awesome book. I read it for a research paper, and the author is really compassionate about what he writes. I'd reccomend it to anyone, really. It deserves much more recognition than it ever got. Ethopia and it's people are so interesting, and Skelton's description of his exspieriences are captivating. Read it if you got it, and if you don't got it get it!