Another Day of Life
by Ryszard Kapuscinski
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Author: Ryszard KapuscinskiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-04-17
ISBN: 0375726292
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: A vivid description of descent into war in Angola
Summary: 5 Stars
Kapuscinski's reportage is uniquely engaging, often showing close similarity in style to the 'magical realism' (forgive the term!) of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In this, perhaps his best book and probably my favourite work of reportage, he describes life as a Polish foreign correspondent caught up in the last days of the Portuguese empire, in Angola in 1975. He describes the changes taking place as the Portuguese leave and Angola descends into the hell of civil war. He is not afraid (or is afraid, but still does it!) to risk his skin, travelling as a sole outside witness in hair-raising circumstances to report to the world. Kapuscinski shows a close bond to the people that he writes of - one of his great strengths - and a strong sense of humour. If you are interested in 20th century African history, and want more that a dry text, this is one of several books to read by Kapuscinski! There is no equivalent.
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