The adventure began when a young British photographer, Kevin Muggleton, suggested driving from one end of Africa to the other–“You know...
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Apr 29, 2009
Colleen
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Jun 18, 2008
Jean
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3.5 stars...
I read the first chapter of this book several times before finally committing to finish it. There's something slightly prickly about Anne Jones, and you can sense it right from the start of the novel. It's a bit off-putting, but the story, the excellent writing, and the message make it worthwhile (and reveal in many instances why the author is prickled). Once I really began, I read it in just a few days.
This book holds all the adventure and frustration you' More...
I read the first chapter of this book several times before finally committing to finish it. There's something slightly prickly about Anne Jones, and you can sense it right from the start of the novel. It's a bit off-putting, but the story, the excellent writing, and the message make it worthwhile (and reveal in many instances why the author is prickled). Once I really began, I read it in just a few days.
This book holds all the adventure and frustration you' More...
Feb 19, 2011
elisa
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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 it all.
Jul 25, 2011
2008- I enjoyed the portions of this book that dealt with Jones and Muggleton. Towards the end I felt she tried to rush and finish up the story. Still an interesting account of a trip from the top to the tip of Africa.
Dec 26, 2011
Jennifer
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i love books that teach you history and context, and you can hardly feel it. africa is daunting subject matter, but jones couches it in a personable travelogue.
Nov 20, 2008
LaLa
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What could be better?
The story of a modern day female explorer going through AFRICA to discover the Queen of a matriarchal tribe and discussing history and adventure along the way?
I swear! If I have to read about one more VISA palaver I will swear off travel forever!
The story of a modern day female explorer going through AFRICA to discover the Queen of a matriarchal tribe and discussing history and adventure along the way?
I swear! If I have to read about one more VISA palaver I will swear off travel forever!
Apr 25, 2010
Purlewe
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I heard her read this on NPR. I was interested and I enjoyed reading this, but it was long ago.
Jun 29, 2008
Bill
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An entertaining but unfortunatey not very informative, book about the current state of Africa, written by a lady as she travels through the numerous African countries. If James Michener defines a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale for informational detail, this book is a minus one. That said, it does give a view, albeit shallow, of the unfortunate states of these countries and helps one to again recall how fortunate we are to live in the U.S.
Jul 03, 2009
Erin
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Really interesting travel story of the author driving overload through Africa.
Jan 06, 2010
Marilyn
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I liked this book, a lot. The conflicts between the author and her traveling companion are gripping, the struggles to keep their old, beater Land Rover repaired and running were thoroughly documented. It should be required reading for anyone interested in a cross country trek through Africa.
May 17, 2008
Janet
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This book made me examine my feminist leanings - something I haven't given serious thought to since my college days! I also came away with more knowledge of the individual African countries that Jones traveled through, and as a good read always does, it made me want to find out more.
Dec 16, 2009
Lourenda
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This was a book that I had to read before my trip to Kenya with TFC. That said, it was an interesting subject: the search for a matriarcal tribe in Kenya and all the mishaps along the way. Its been a while since I've read it and my memory is full of other better things.
Jun 14, 2008
Sandy
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Fun narrative about a woman journalist traveling by land rover through West Africa with a "Mr. Boyscout" from Britian - a man remarkably like my husband.... causing me to laugh uproariously and want to punch him at regular intervals. Fun chronicle.
Dec 06, 2008
Tashia
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I picked up this booking thinking I would love it, but truth be told it took some effort to get through. I loved the history and detail on the African nations, but didn't love the writing style and story telling... I just kept wanting more...
Nov 26, 2007
Cat
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She felt a little whiny, but she's self away about it. I thought it was an interesting travel story with lots of history and politics tucked into the chapters.
Dec 16, 2009
Jennifer
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one of the best travelogues ever, plus great doses of african history that might help you read the world news section of the paper with better understanding.
Dec 16, 2009
Anna
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What an amazing adventure! An easy quick read about a real-life adventure in Africa...by a woman!
Mar 22, 2008
Briana
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Of course, a book on my shelf about a woman traveling in Africa - quite enjoyable
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