Three Swahili Women: Life Histories from Mombasa, Kenya

"This is altogether a most worthwhile book, a fine example of a growing genre of African literature . . . " —Choice"Mirza and Strobel let these women speak about their lives in their own words, and the results are wonderful. . . . This is an excellent book with which to introduce students both to Africa and to life histories . . . " —American Historical ReviewThis exploration of the lives of three Mombasa women reveals the complexity of Swahili society—its ethnic diversity, the impact of sl...