From Library Journal
The author, an American-born teacher whose career has been primarily overseas, gives a lively recounting of nearly five years in southern Africa, in the village of Mapoka, Botswana. His stories provide an outsider's view of traditional African society and culture. A dangerous bicycle ride across the Kalahari and Namib deserts provides the framework for telling the story: as he bikes across 3000 miles of sand, dodging lions and elephants, Deutschle describes his life in Botswana through flashbacks. This method makes the book somewhat confusing and difficult to follow. Focusing more on life in Mapoka and less on the desert trip might have been better. Nonetheless this is recommended for public libraries with collections on travel and African culture.
-Mark L. Grover, Brigham Young Univ. Lib., Provo, UT
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-Mark L. Grover, Brigham Young Univ. Lib., Provo, UT
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Matt Dickinson, Author of The Other Side of Everest
A marvelous read for anyone fascinated by Africa, and an adventure book that will satisfy all armchair travelers.
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