Ann Jones sets off across Africa in search of Lovedu. And what is this Lovedu that so intrigues this seasoned journalist?Lovedu is an old African civilization in which the chief is a woman. Unlike most of Africa. Unlike most of the rest of the world.So Ann Jones sets out in search of this mythic pla...
this is 3.5 stars for me. how can i not enjoy a book about adventure, history, and feminism? it's the travelogue of a woman as she goes north to south overland through africa, and you get a good dose of western colonialism, african corruption, and how it's everyday africans that have to live with ...
I quote some graphic excerpts in the review below. If you have a low threshold for such, skip the blockquotes. You’ve been warned.It is impossible for me to objectively review this book for the reason that I do not think it’s possible for any sane human being to justify war, violence, or any culture...
If you can read past the author's occasional political jabs, this is an amazing look at the current condition of women in Afghanistan, the realities of international aid, as well as the nation's culture and history.
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