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Overview
The true story of a London schoolteacher, who, tired of the rat race and brooding over a failed relationship, uproots and volunteers to teach in rural africa for two years. Sent to the Republic of Zambia with a remit to teach maths, HIV and Gender awareness, he finds both hope in unusual places, and corruption where he least expects. This memoir is both a recollection of his more vivid memories of eastern province, and his reflections on problems in Zambia and their possible causes. It also a useful study of the physical and pyschological challenges that a volunteer may face in Africa.
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- ISBN-13: 9780557100453
- ISBN-10: 0557100453
- Publisher: Lulu.com
- Publish Date: May 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.84 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.11 pounds
- Page Count: 376
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