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African Laughter: Four Visits to Zimbabwe | 
 enlarge | Author: Doris May Lessing
Publisher: Harpercollins
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1707648
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 442
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.6
ISBN: 0060168544
Dewey Decimal Number: 828.91403
EAN: 9780060168544
ASIN: 0060168544
Publication Date: October 1992
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The British author writes about her homeland--from which she was exiled by the former all-white government--discussing political corruption, AIDS, communal living, and much more. By the author of The Fifth Child. 35,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo. Tour.
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Beautiful book about Zimbabwe January 4, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have never been in Africa and have never read any of the books about the continent except for Nadine Gordiner's fiction. While I loved the begginning of the book, the later parts become a bit sloppy and at time impatient in terms of writing style. The observations, however, about the country of Zimbabwe over the decades, and in the time after declaration of independence are amazing. One is able to follow up on lives of writer's old friends, new people she meets on her trips, amazing animals, plants and food. I have learned a lot about country , it's people and customs, racism, reverse racism, sexism, deseases and corruption a new country is struggling with. Highly recommended read for anyone interested in learning more about this amazing country and African continent.
notitle November 18, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Woof! What a read! 442 pages in 6 days. Ask me anything about Zimbabwe. The home of Lessing's childhood from 5 til 30, when she moved to England. Easy reading, at times not too organized, nor, I think, rewritten too much. Could have been better. But what she is so good at is the small detail - about the dogs, or food, or dress. The small things that make up life. I think she tries hard not to be judgmental, to give both sides of the picture after 1980, when Zimbabwe became an independent nation. But it would seem like many countries in Africa today, riddled with corruption and stupidity and lack of foresight. Or the world in general, for that matter. Nowadays, why single out Africa? Sounds like it once was (is?) a beautiful country with a mild climate because it is so high. Very interesting book.
An Unsure Joy June 26, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was the only non-travel guide about Africa in my local library branch when I got back from 8 months in East Africa, so I picked it up. Certainly a very interesting picture of the slow death of British colonialism, despite Zimbabwean independence in 1980. And the successive trips provide a living view of changing attitudes and opinions, both of European expatriates and Nationals. Her inner dialogue of changes, good and bad (both very grey categories), is very informative as well.That said, there is only a loose thread of continuing story that flows through the entire text. Granted, she's documenting her travels, but it seems a bit more perspective (or a more involved editor) could have helped give the book a bit more flow. I'd recommend it quickly to those interested in an authentic look at Africa, but probably not for those looking for a casual read during lunch breaks.
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