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Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa
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List Price: £7.99
zimbabwe.lehi.co.uk Price: £52.68
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Manufacturer: Picador
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9780330339841
ISBN: 0330339842
Label: Picador
Manufacturer: Picador
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: 1997-02-07
Publisher: Picador
Studio: Picador
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Summary: Splendid
Comment: This is a triumph. Godwin's account of the beginnings of Rhodesia's move towards independence and its fruition is 1980 is a beautifully crafted, honest and at times terrifying read. I have never in my life finished a book and immediately turned back to page 1 and started all over again (although I did force myself to stop at page 18 when I realised what I was doing). Peter Godwin invites us to share the love he has for his family, friends and a country struggling to free itself from its colonial past. From childhood to adulthood Mukiwa charts the drastic changes of a country and its effect on the Godwin's. The companion piece, When A Crocodile Eats the Sun is even more profound. A work that lets us know more of the tragic situation in Zim. I wept.
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Summary: Brilliant read for all Africans
Comment: This book gives a true insight into what it was like to grow up in africa as a 'Mukiwa' - white man. It also shows the events leading to the current situation in Zimbabwe. If you are Zimbabwean, white or black, or if you want to know more about what it's like to be a Zimbo, this book is a MUST!
Enjoy
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Summary: Rhodesian memories
Comment: This is a real read! How Mr Godwin remembered all the stuff from his childhood beats me but he has put it together in a very readable format. I brought this book on holiday and never lifted my head. He gives a very good perspective on Rhodesia as he grew up and developed into an adult. It is brutal in some aspects but is well balanced with nice touches of family life. The Author is not bitter even though he lost his sister during the War and he has some good stories about Black and White relationships.
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Summary: Magnificent
Comment: I have never read a more heart-felt, poigniant, passionate and interesting account of the situation regarding the transition of Rhodesia to Zimbabwe. The initial flavour of this book takes that of Roald Dahl at his very best, but the writing develops and matures with the authors recollections of his childhood/teenages and early adulthood. It really is a book that you cannot put down, and I am sure many white Rhodies and Zimbabweans can relate to Godwins work in more ways than one. If there is one book you buy whilst surfing for things to read, make it this one, and you won't be dissappointed.
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Summary: A truly great book
Comment: The first half of this book is full of glorious colourful and hilarious childhood reminiscences. Peter Godwin conjures up pictures in our minds,stories,myth-like tales. My children were screaming with laughter when I read selected sections.Like "My family and other Animals",but much better. The second half of the book is a dive into a nightmare,and the contrast is so dramatic.The fact that it is all true,is just so shocking. Read this book.
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