AMINATTA FORNA's. "The devil that Danced on the Water"
Written by Joel Savage
Published September 25, 2004
Published September 25, 2004
Aminata's up growing experience, as an African child, in a country like Sierra Leone, where an ugly war has ravaged and crippled every social and economic activities, led her to come out with this remarkable book. It's a book not only telling about the difficulties of life in Sierra Leone or Africa generally, but also drawing one's knowledge to the African culture and how its people are able to survive under such harsh and perilous conditions.
Aminatta Forna, is a writer and broadcaster. She lives in London at the moment.
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- AMINATTA FORNA's. "The devil that Danced on the Water"
- Published: September 25, 2004
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- Writer: Joel Savage
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I thoroughly enjoyed this rich autobiography. Throughout the book, you not only gain a deep understanding of the crisis in Sierra Leone, but also walk through Aminatta's confusing upbringing.
Being a former missionary to Cameroon and a mother of small children who have had Africa influence much of their childhood so far, I was touched and moved by her descriptions of beloved Africa.
Thank you, Aminatta, for reaching deep within and allowing yourself to reveal so much. I admire your courage and your beautiful literary talent.
~Rachel