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Diary of a Lost Girl: The Autobiography of Kola Boof by [Boof, Kola]

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"Best Book of 2006 (Non-fiction)"..."shockingly honest, brilliantly written"-----NOTED PRINCETON FILM/BOOK CRITIC KAM WILLIAMS

Neverending controversy surrounded this bestseller by Kola Boof. Many were spellbound by more than 90 pages detailing her terrifying experience as Osama Bin Laden's former mistress. But the Sudanese-born Novelist/Poet writes even more profoundly about the hardships of being vaginally circumcised, about witnessing her birth parents killed in her presence as a small child, about slavery and Arabism in Sudan, about being adopted and raised in the U.S. by African Americans, about her quest for true love, and in one particularly daring chapter, about her hopes for the future of her sons. Add to that years of psychiatric treatment, a struggle with manic anger and quite a few daring romances other than Bin Laden and you've got the perfect ingredients for a feature film.

Critically acclaimed for her powerful novels "Flesh and the Devil", "Pure Nigger Evil" and the classic short story collection, "Long Train to the Redeeming Sin"...I'm now convinced that there's no way Kola Boof could ever create a fictional character in one of her novels that is more glamorous, sad, enigmatic and intriguing than she herself is in real life.

Throughout the book, Kola speaks in a voice so utterly naked, truthful and unpretentious that it's impossible not to fall in love with her. "Diary of a Lost Girl" is a powerful autobiography that you won't soon forget.

WARNING: This is the UNCUT VERSION.

Contains explicit sex, violence, frank discussion of
racial-sexual ideology and themes that may be offensive
to some readers. Not for readers younger than 21 years
old. 436 pages.

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File Size: 2424 KB
Print Length: 441 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Atlantic Kindle (January 1, 2009)
Publication Date: January 1, 2009
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B001OQCL42
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- #393 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Special Groups > Minority Studies
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Not Politically Correct...Refreshing!

May 1, 2016

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

Fascinating read! This book is an engrossing memoir, history lesson and commentary on race relations all wrapped up into one. Not only does Ms. Boof entertain with her writing she takes you on the inside track of the world that she once lived in. She addressed issues that others would not touch with a ten foot pole. Difficult to put down. Hard hitting, brave, raw portrayal...Kudos!

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Your Jaw Will Drop!

March 30, 2014

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I was literally left speechless. All I can say is READ IT!

I couldn't put it down. This is the only book I have ever given a full 5 stars too. I cannot properly articulate how powerful and significant this book is. Kola Boof's story is so important and needs to be told. There are so many insights, into Africa, the real Arab world, and the politics of it all.

I also believe that it is an important read for black women especially- especially black women who came up in the 80s and 90s America. Dare I call it a modern day black woman's manifesto.

There are many things in this book that will make people and angry and uncomfortable but it is the truth- truth often works that way. I really do not have the right words to properly give this book justice. All I can say is you must read it!

One person found this helpful

Would have liked a little more detail of her life

May 16, 2016

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Kola Boof is a fascinating woman who is living an extraordinary life. Would have liked a little more detail of her life. Perhaps their will be a sequel. She hopefully has many more years to gather experiences to share with us.

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March 26, 2014

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This book has made me look at a lot of things in a new way. This is one person I wish I could meet. You must have a open mind to read this and be prepared to maybe get your feelings hurt. This a book where you have to take her words for what they are and not try to read in between the lines. Love this book. Nice long read I will be reading her other books as well now. Good Job

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If only everyone

February 2, 2018

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Too much for me I mean it good she written what she experience, If everyone could write their life stories, maybe it be a more loving world.

Unique Individual

April 20, 2015

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This was an amazing read. Kola Boof is a unique, one of a kind person and I'm glad that she shared her life story with the world. She is who she is and she's not afraid to tell us what she thinks, what she's learned, and how her life from Africa to America has shaped her into Kola Boof.

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Not for those with a closed mind, nor for those that are easily offended

March 8, 2013

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

This is the most honest, and painfully truthful book I have ever read. Ms. Kola Boof is a courageous straight shooter, as she tackles the subject of race from an African woman's experience and perception. This read is not for the thin skinned, as it contains graphic details of transgressions made against her, and her scathing commentary on the perpetuating practice of hatred for those of African decent. Her lucid observation of the effects of the oppression of African people, brings about nothing less than startling candor.

If you are strong of heart, and seek the whole of truth, then you will find this book to be full of revelations.

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Mark F. Fogarty

Reborn from the Ashes

March 4, 2007

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

Important story of one of the "lost girls" who escaped from the murderous cauldron of the Sudan to re-create herself as an accomplished poet, womanist writer and anti-slavery advocate. (Check out Kola Boof's excellent books Nile River Woman and Long Train to the Redeeming Sin: Stories of African Women.)Kola Boof was the first voice I ever heard in America to describe the incredible devastation of state-based genocide that has resulted in the now all-too-familiar stories of Darfur and the killing squads of the Sudanese militias. Kola Boof is a champion of these Sudanese lost girls and an exemplar to them for how she has reclaimed her shattered life. It is kind of too bad how the story of her affair with the world's most famous terrorist has obstructed some of the rest of her story. I enjoyed best Kola's sharply observed and poignant account of her short African childhood and her clear-eyed story of her difficulty growing up a foundling in Washington, DC. One star off for her harsh racial views.

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Incredible Writer and Presenter!

I read the book over 8 years ago; and I met her at a book signing about 5 years ago. She's an amazing woman. I was totally engulfed in all she had to say.Read more

Published 1 year ago

I gave this book a three star rating. It was interesting but hard to understand some of the time. I felt like I was with Lola and she really had a hard life.Read more

Published on April 22, 2016

Passionate and Raw.

Great read! In depth in a new light! Kola speaks on what many won't in her work!

Published on October 6, 2015

Published on March 10, 2015

Natalie Gantt Franklin

Very moving story :(

Published on March 8, 2015

bad fiction at best

This book is ridiculous-filled with tall tales and b rated porn. The story grows more absurd by the chapter and nOthing like the initial summary.

Published on February 26, 2015

A Bit Much But Interesting

This book described very interesting life stories about Kola. Almost unreal. It was a good book but it was a bit overwhelming and repetitive.

Published on December 28, 2014

AMAZING BOOK Kola is inspiring and her story will keep ...

AMAZING BOOK Kola is inspiring and her story will keep you turning pages like crazy finished in a week

Published on November 18, 2014

I love Kola Boof's raw truth. Thanks for being you!!

Published on October 8, 2014

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