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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Very short (only 49 pages) and more of an advertisement for CARE but typical Bill Bryson style. (  ) ORFisHome | Jul 13, 2009 |  not his best but still good purplesue | Jun 28, 2009 | Short and sweet. I would really like to see a longer work from Bryson about Africa, but this provided a few laughs. The humorous bits had mainly to do with Bryson's style of fearing the deathly ordeals he willing puts himself into. Overall, though the philanthropic element to this project gave it a bit of a forced feel. BenjaminHahn | Jun 10, 2009 | Excellent (  ) Harrod | Dec 9, 2008 | A short, quick read about travel to various spots in Africa where local residents are aided in maintaining sustainable lifestyles to avoid disease, poverty and water shortages. Not up to the standard of Bryson's regular travel books, but the proceeds go to a good cause, CARE. (  ) Othemts | Nov 8, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0767915062, Hardcover)“Here is a man who suffers so his readers can laugh.” — Daily TelegraphBill Bryson travels to Kenya in support of CARE International. All royalties and profits go to CARE International. Bryson visits Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, the charity dedicated to eradicating poverty. Kenya is a land of contrasts, with famous game reserves and a vibrant culture. It also provides plenty to worry a traveller like Bill Bryson, fixated as he is on the dangers posed by snakes, insects and large predators. It is also a country with many serious problems: refugees, AIDS, drought, and grinding poverty. The resultant diary, though short in length, contains the trademark Bryson stamp of wry observation and curious insight. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:12 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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