5/20/2023 0 Comments Dark star paul theroux![]() ![]() " Any book that tells a story that can connect Malawi to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers can't be all bad. You may not like what Theroux has to say, but he gives an account of misdeeds of the development sector at face value. " A must read for Peace Corps Volunteers in Africa or anyone considering international development work. " Clear visions of my own African exp " - Shine, " In typical Paul Theroux style, this book recounts some touching, witty and interesting stories of his travels across Africa. I think he glosses over a lot of the things that happened to him, but overall a pretty good description of Africa in general " - Brooke, ![]() and now I want to travel from Cairo to Cape by land. " Made me think twice about philanthropies in Africa. The result is a delightfully boring mix of pouty observations about people and places, and childish crying about how aid workers in white Land Rovers won't give him a ride. " White guy who used to live in Africa decides to travel across Africa after decades of not being there. He's written some excellent travel books but this is his best " - Donagh, There's genuine affection for the continent despite the problems & issues he is more than willing to raise. For whatever reason Theroux seems to capture Africa and its people. " A sobering look at travels through Africa " - Gillian, " Relentless honesty mixed with vivid descriptions of people and nature - an unique and highly believable account of Africa today " - Elisabeth, ![]()
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