Forna, Aminatta
The Devil That Danced on the Water: A Daughter's Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006531265
- author:
- Forna, Aminatta
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Flamingo
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- African history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aminatta Forna's memoir is a powerful and moving account of her family's experiences in post-colonial Africa. Born into an idyllic childhood, she witnessed the turmoil that swept through the continent as Western democracy struggled to take hold. As her father, Mohamed Forna, became increasingly politicized, he faced growing opposition from those in power. His stand against tyranny ultimately led to his imprisonment, and Aminatta's search for the truth about her family's fate took her on a journey into the heart of rebel territory and the highest reaches of government. Through her story, Aminatta sheds light on the complexities of African politics and the personal costs of standing up for what is right.
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