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Rainbow's End

By: Lauren St. John
Narrated by: Bianca Amato
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 This searingly honest memoir describes growing up on an African farm during the Rhodesian Bush War and the twilight years of white colonialism in the 1970s. It also explores the shock and euphoria of Zimbabwean independence in the 1980s as St John navigates her way through the immense personal and political changes. The abundance and beauty of Africa and its people, as well as childhood innocence, are superbly contrasted with the insidiousness of racism, war and nationalist propaganda to create an unforgettable listen - eloquent, affecting, and utterly spellbinding.©2006 Lauren St. John (P)2007 W F Howes Ltd. 20th Century Asia Modern Africa War Colonial Period
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If you have ever lived in Rhodesia or Zimbabwe, this is a must .... If you have never been, this will take you their in an instant

I can smell Africa from here

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I loved this book!

I loved this memoir and the way it was written. It was quick witted, well paced and filled with wonderful stories.

It is interesting to hear about the collapse of white rule in Rhodesia/ Zimbabwe as remembered by a child. There is an innocence about these recollections that I think would be missing from other accounts of these events.

I particularly enjoyed reading about how the author realized that almost everything she had believed in as a child was a lie. Particularly when she realized that the justification for the war that she had loved, was a lie. Her growing maturity and realization about the ingrained racism was truly touching as she work hard to change her views, values and attitudes.

I also enjoyed the touching stories of her family and their days on Rainbow's End. Some of these experience, for me growing up in suburbia, where truly mind boggling.

It was also heart wrenching hearing about the families that were murdered... Camilla's story was particularly heart breaking.

Highly, highly recommend this book!

Highly, highly recommend this book!

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