African Nights - by Kuki Gallmann (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Lyrical, beautifully written tales of life in Africa

Africa evokes a deep sense of mystery. It is a place that retains what most of the world has lost: space, roots, traditions, awesome beauty, true wilderness, rare animals, and extraordinary people. In this wonderful and haunting collection of stories, Kuki Gallmann writes of her life in Africa, where every day brings challenge and adventure. African Nights is a treasury of memories, in which fascinating people and places are brought to life. The healing powers Africa can have on those who embrace the land as a place of mystery, superstition, danger, and beauty.

Review Quotes

"Captures perfectly the magic of Kenya, creating an almost overwhelming picture of beauty and drama, pain and joy, death and resurrection....Her discovery of African culture, with its mystery and danger, is recounted in spare, lyrical prose."-- "New York Times Book Review" on "I Dreamed of Africa ""The triumphs and hardships of a passionate life are in these stories, set against the spiritual and mysterious African culture. This is wonderful adventure reading."-- "Booklist Previews