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Radio Congo: Signals of Hope from Africa's Deadliest War Book
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Foyles
In this extraordinary debut – called ‘gripping’ by The Times of London – Ben Rawlence sets out to gather the news from a forgotten town deep in Congo’s ‘silent quarter’ where peace is finally being built after two decades of civil war and devastation. Ignoring the advice of locals, reporters, and mercenaries, he travels by foot, bike, and boat, introducing us to Colonel Ibrahim, a guerrilla turned army officer; Benjamin, the kindly father of the most terrifying Mai Mai warlord; the cousins Mohammed and Mohammed, young tin traders hoping to make their fortune; and talk show host Mama Christine, who dispenses counsel and courage in equal measure. From the ‘blood cheese’ of Goma to the decaying city of Manono, Rawlence uncovers the real stories of life during the war and finds hope for the future.
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TheBookPeople
In this compelling, critically acclaimed debut, Ben Rawlence sets out to share the news from the uneasy peace being made in Congo?s silent quarter. Travelling by foot, bike, and boat, he meets the people who are rebuilding life in one of the world?s most dangerous places. He introduces us to Colonel Ibrahim, a guerrilla turned army officer; Benjamin, the kindly father of the most terrifying Mai Mai warlord; the cousins Mohammed & Mohammed, young tin traders making their fortune; and talk show host Mama Christine, who dispenses counsel and courage to the women of her village. Along the way, Rawlence exposes the real story of Congo, during and after the war.
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Blackwell
Brash hustlers, sinister colonels, resilient refugees, and intrepid radio hosts: meet the future of Congo In this extraordinary debut - called 'gripping' by The Times of London - Ben Rawlence sets out to gather the news from a forgotten town deep...
- 1851689656
- 9781851689651
- Ben Rawlence
- 4 April 2013
- Oneworld Publications
- Paperback (Book)
- 320
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