Michael Arden

Michael Arden asked Tim Butcher:

Hi Tim, Great to hear from you! Did you hear references to “African Science” while in Liberia? Basically it refers to what we’d call the black arts. Often even the power of suggestion would trigger fearful reactions by our neighbors because the belief is so strong. Inspired by Blood River I’m planning to soon read Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa. Best, Michael

Tim Butcher Jason will be thrilled you are going to tackle his book. He is passionate about DRC, one the most knowledgeable sources on the country currently. I had not quite heard the term `African Science’ but the scenario you lay out is certainly familiar: a belief system so strong it changes expectations/behaviours/actions. I have to say I found my Liberian adventure illuminating in this regard, this belief system (I would prefer to call it `faith’) underscoring so much of life in the more remote areas. Best, TimB

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Paulette Cooper Noble

Paulette Cooper Noble asked Tim Butcher:

"Blood River" was not only a fascinating book, but a very well written one. I really enjoyed it and will look into buying "Chasing the Devil." Thank you for writing me. What are you working on? I'm also a writer. Regards, Paulette Cooper Noble www.paulettecooper.com Paulette is the author of 22 books (and 1000+ articles) including "The Scandal of Scientology," "The Medical Detectives," etc.

Peter

Peter asked Tim Butcher:

Read both books ages ago, but thought they were worth a puff. I think we may have some links: I was assistant sports editor at the Telegraph from 1990-2013, worked at the Mail, People and Mirror (in its heyday), but I am a Zimbo having grown up in Rhodesia. Dad ended up as Mugabe's first chief justice (used to be a good thing) and uncle was rector at Peterhouse. Am having an outing to Kaap outing in November?

Gavin Mills

Gavin Mills asked Tim Butcher:

Wonderlust - What an awesome list. Thanks Tim. Gonna jump in there in the deep end in the hols. Take care (Supposed to be a question but wanted to send a message - hence question mark Lol?

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