I believe my mother read Monique and the Mango Rains, which happens to take place pretty close to my site. I have not read it, however rumor has it that it is a pretty inaccurate description of life in Mali. So much so that I don't know anybody who has actually been able to finish it, it is so bad. I have here, though, two titles of other books that come very highly recommended. They may not be as geographically proximal to my experience, but it sounds like they are much more realistic to what Peace Corps in West Africa is really like. There is another one about fish farming, something to do with River in the title, but we can't remember that one. NB: I have read neither of these.
Village of Waiting by George Parker/Packer (we didn't have this one and the last name is questionable)
Nine Hills of Nambonhaha by Sarah Erdman (the last name is right on this one, but I couldn't read my own handwriting, so the name of the village might be wrong. Whoops.)
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13 years ago
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Actually, I have also read Nine Hills. It was very good. I enjoyed Mango Rains, too, but I am always just a little skeptical about how universally accurate any of these stories are. Different people have different takes and expectations. Some people hone their reality to their own expectations. But, I still enjoyed reading anything that was at least a little like the experiences my daughter might be going through.
The Village of Waiting is by George Packer.
Hi Kelly, I AM in the process of writing you back. I love all your pictures and stories. I want to go to Africa one day, maybe while your still there... who knows. Well, I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and will write you soon... Love you, Gret
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