Ponds of Kalambayi: A Peace Corps Memoir
Lovers of fine travel and adventure writing will savor Mike Tidwell's richly acclaimed narrative of his days as a Peace Corps volunteer. His task was to help people in the remote corners of Zaire raise tilapia in ponds they would dig themselves, with muscle power alone. This book—with a new introduction by the author—is a masterful account of culture clash, generosity of spirit, and true grit. It is a must-read for anyone with aspirations to "change the world."
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Ponds of Kalambayi: A Peace Corps Memoir
Lovers of fine travel and adventure writing will savor Mike Tidwell's richly acclaimed narrative of his days as a Peace Corps volunteer. His task was to help people in the remote corners of Zaire raise tilapia in ponds they would dig themselves, with muscle power alone. This book—with a new introduction by the author—is a masterful account of culture clash, generosity of spirit, and true grit. It is a must-read for anyone with aspirations to "change the world."
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780762773664 |
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Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 10/18/2011 |
Pages: | 304 |
Sales rank: | 639,042 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d) |
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