Hanna, Paola Fornari

Leap into the Light

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ISBN 13:: 9781803135427
author:: Hanna, Paola Fornari
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Matador
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 266
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 1.4 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
Condition:: New
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Leap Into the Light tells the story of Paola Fornari Hanna's childhood in Africa during the twilight years of the British Empire. Born on Ukerewe Island, Paola grew up with her family in Musoma, Kigoma, and Mwanza, where her mother home-schooled her and her siblings.

Paola recounts her adventures, from traveling to boarding school in Nairobi as a young girl, to studying at Edinburgh University, and standing at the summit of Kilimanjaro. Her story is brought to life through Dr. Fornari's black and white photos, Maria's letters home to Italy, and Paola's own recollections.

This vivid memoir offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, where steam trains traversed the Rift Valley and illness could be a constant companion. With its eye for detail and moving narrative, Leap Into the Light is a compelling read that will transport you to a world of adventure and discovery.

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