You will never view holism the same way again. This third book in the case studies series brings you new insight about the nature of holism and its role in mission. These cases, taken from actual projects throughout Africa, allow you to take a penetrating look at such important topics as relief and integrated rural development, AIDS, holistic healing, community health, evangelism, large-scale relief and more. Case analysis and commentary from several leading mission practitioners challenge you to consider new ideas in the areas of community participation, theology, missiology, sociology, anthropology and management. The case study format makes for excellent group study.

Reynolds is my medical anthropology professor at UC Berkeley. The book, like Reynolds, is engaging and interesting. Reynolds is compassionate and very intelligent. These qualities are clearly evident in her book. It is a wonderful resource for both laymen and anthropologists, for anybody interested in healing systems outside of the Western tradition. Read the book.

How to succeed in supporting the iron lady views on the unfeasibility of sanctions in Apartheid South Africa (truly an impossible task) and in later being awarded the top post at the Washington Embassy! This book mixes tipically British humor with un unembarassed justicication of british economic interest over human rights according to Maggie's ideals. Anyway the man is truly outstanding in the way he narrates and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in diplomacy! There is definitely a diplomat's style in writing books and H.E. Amb. Renwick is one of the most noble representative of this literary genre Long Live Renwick!

Professor Ranger's latest work was one I could not put down. He tells a story which binds you to the place and the people who live there. The individuals and peoples -- of several tribes, African and European -- which populate his book have a vital attachment to their granite hills, and it's fascinating to see that attachment bring them together and divide them. Ranger shows us how complex the reality of inter-ethnic relations are; we see different attitudes toward nature and history be shared or not shared across ethnic and racial boundaries. Cecil Rhodes lives on through this book, and surprisingly, as much more complex than simply a greedy imperialist; after reading this book I can understand better why there's a huge Zimbabwean defense of keeping his body at World's End in the Matopos. This book is a detailed living escape from political history and a thought-provoking study of history and philosophy of nature.

A very well written book about the normal people living under a terrorist war. How the city Umtali (Mutare later) was attacked by bombs and how farms and hotels were under fire of bullets of the so-called freedomfighters. How they helped each other in time of need.

This is one of my favorite books for young children. It raises the "Waldo" and "I Spy" concept into the realm of Art, while telling a lovely story about an African girl and her way of life. It encompasses a lot of real-world wildlife education, a little mystery (Where is Manyoni going?), and gentle multicultural comparisons which open up great conversations during and after reading. One of my children loved this book when she was 2, another is still reading it at 5, and my 9 year old used it recently to research what a wildebeest looks like. It is informative without being "teachy", and the pronunciation guide at the back makes it accessible for reading-aloud parents! Stock's illustrations are beautiful, and her gentle telling of a simple but profound story is perfect. I'll be treasuring this book for years, and giving it as a gift to little friends as long as I can!

I found this book excellent and would like to contact the author.

Wow! As a reader from Zimbabwe myself, I found Mukiwa one of the most familiar books I've ever read. In the space of 40 years, much has changed in my beloved country, yet much has not. St. Georges is a very old school which still stands today. When in gameparks and even in rural parts of the country, one often has to face the dangers listed by Godwin, from Bilharzia to crocodiles.

I have always wanted a book to give to my foreign friends and relatives, relating a true impression of Africa, and I'd recommend this book in a heartbeat. It gives such vivid impressions of life in Africa, I can hardly do them justice - you'll just have to read the book yourself. The only problem with the book is that it portrays much of the country as "mud-hut" territory, which it is not. The cities of Zimbabwe remain fairly up-to-date, with the ability of experiencing the wild side of the former Rhodesia. I don't recall if the book mentions it, but Peter Godwin's younger sister, Georgina, is a popular radio dj! Many facts such as this are so vividly familiar to my mind, that this book spelled out a great panoramic view of my country, and to anyone vaguely interested in Zimbabwe (formerly known as Southern Rhodesia), I strongly recommend this book - the parallels are amazingly accurate.

Even though Mr. Godwin is the consumate ex-pat, he will never be anything but a Mukiwa/Zimbabwean in his heart. In an age of pervasive political correctness (pc), it it so very refreshing to read a book that speaks from the head and heart with equal patronage, distilling all the pc off the top, and assigning it to the literary land fill where it belongs. Mr. Godwin is right on point with regard to the Mugabe pc, as evidenced by the
tactics that Mugabe and his hencemen are employing as I write this, in the current 2002 election campaign. Fraud is fraud, black or white, and Mr. Godwin illustrates this point so well.
Further, he exposes the good and bad of european rule, examines the concept of duty, and handles the affairs of his family with honor and love. This book is for all people, all races, all time.
And in the ultimate salute, Mr. Godwin is kind of person who I would love to share a pint with, and have a good chat up. Well done Sir.

An unflinching look at the author's experiences growing up white in Africa. His accounts are riveting and straight-forward and not suffocated by too much introspection and guilt. Godwin takes his readers from his idyllic childhood, to his role as a soldier fighting to maintain white rule in the civil war, to his experiences covering the country as a "foreign" journalist. Not only does the book offer tremendous insight into Rhodesia / Zimbabwe, but it is a thoroughly entertaining read as well. I strongly recommend this book to everyone - one of the best African books I have read yet.

What do you think an adventure is? Do you think adventures are where you go around fighting the mid-evils? Or do you think adventures are just a trip looking for princesses? Well, if you think it this way, general Masika's children, Tendai, Rita, Kuda had a great adventure. Tendai, the oldest son of general Matsika, A general in Zimbabwe didn't want his boring life to continue. He wanted, I mean he was addicted to Adventures. He needed freedom like an eagle. The three little devils, fooled their parent and go for an extraordinary hour in the city of Mbare Musika. But instead of a happy, or I should say enjoyable time, they meet the entrance of HELL! They get kidnapped which is a slave-like prison. Meanwhile general Matsika sends Zimbabwe's most unusual detectives, Ear, (a man with humungous ears) Eye, (a man with vast eyes) and finally Arm, (a man who has psychic) They are superb detectives, but always one step behind from finding the children.The amazing futuristic setting, the unpredictble story, and most of all, the best adventure a book can contain.

The Ear, The Eye, and The Arm is a wonderfully written book. The characters are well- developed, but not boring. The story of Tendai's struggle to prove himself to his over-demanding father is realistic. The author has included the little details that make each character seem real. For example, Rita programming the robot to call Tendai and Kuda boboheads, it doesn't really have anyting to do with the story, but it shows Rita's character and makes the family seem real. In many other stories, the families seem perfect and the children are well behaved and obediant. This story, the children are real, they argue, they wait until their parents have left and then eat junk food for lunch. I would know, I'm a kid. I can also relate to Tendai, he and I both have a younger brother and sister, and I often have to be the voice of reason, even when the younger kids think I'm being a party-pooper. All in all, this book is realistic, descriptive, and by far the best book I've ever read.

This is an unbelievably good book. It's my favorite of all books. I've read it twice and my dad is currently reading it. It's easy to read and enjoyable to kids, yet just as enjoyable for adults. It's hard to put down but the last few chapters are impossible to stop reading. So many creative and imaginanable characters and places. Characters like Ear, Eye, Arm, Tendai, Rita, Kuda, the Mellower, General Matsika, the blue monkey, She Elephant, Knife, Fist, Granny, Mr. Thirsty, Trashman, the Masks, Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham, and Sekai. Places like Dead Man's Vlei, Resthaven, the Mile-High MacIllwaine, and Cow's Guts. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good adventure.

WOW! What an extraordinary book! Alexandra Fuller was grow up in rural Central Africa during the civil war in Rhodesia (and now Zimbabwe). This book described her childhood in Africa--her daily life (being White and lived life in Africa), two brothers and one sister died when they were very young, a nervous breakdown mother and a always-not-at-home dad, fired a rifle when she was only eight or nine years old... and more. I enjoy Fuller's written style and her unsentimentality in the book. I like this book not only because of Fuller's "unusual" childhood, but also the rich historical information about Rhodesia/Zimbabwe in the '70.

Alexandra Fuller takes us back during the years 1972 to 1990 into the life that she led as a child in Southern and Central Africa. Her words are painful and hilarious, but always ring truthful. The story of her very determined parents and the struggle the entire family experienced is amazing. These parents are not the hand holding gentle souls who can't bear to worry their children, they are blunt and strong and serve as examples of people who are surviving in a very difficult life and often-brutal country. The family lived on several farms trying to make a living on inhospitable land where guerrilla fighters were lurking in the bushes and camping on the farmland during the nights. The truth was they loved Africa, and were determined to stay there.

During all of the years of civil unrest, her father was often away serving as a soldier for the government. Her mother was a very emotional, but strong woman who tried her best to hold on even when she saw her children die and she had to continue to run the farm alone while her husband was out fighting. Everyone carried guns and the children were taught how to load a gun as soon as they were agile enough to do it.

Alexandra, called Bobo by her family gives us this remembrance that she had from the age of three. 'Mum says, 'Don't come creeping into our room at night.' They sleep with loaded guns beside them on the bedside rugs. She says, 'Don't startle us when we're sleeping.' 'We might shoot you.' 'Oh.' ' By mistake.' 'Okay, I won't.' replied Bobo.

I didn't want this story to end and hope that the author writes another book and gives us an update on her remarkable family.

Reading through the customer reviews of this book was a revelation. To date, they are all either 5 stars or 1 star, nothing in between. I wondered, how could there be such great disparity? So, being on the 5 stars side, I tried to study exactly what made some dislike this work so intensely. I can only discern that those who were so negative seem to have wanted Ms. Fuller to tell another story, to show some other side of Africa. However, this was her life as she lived it and as she saw it. After all, what else is a biography? I found her story entertaining, informative, startlingly honest, and seemingly free of political motive. I agree, that this portrayal of Africa is only her truth and others may see something entirely different, but her truth is all she has to tell, and it is as important and relevant as anyone else's truth. That said, I would read this book for the marvelous descriptions alone! From the first page, she wakes up all five senses with a full-force whammy and never lets them idle for a minute.