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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Corgi Audio (3 Nov 2003)
  • ISBN-10: 0552151483
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552151481
  • Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 12 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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Bill Bryson goes to Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, the charity dedicated to working with local communities to eradicate poverty around the world. Kenya, generally regarded as the cradle of mankind, is a land of contrasts, with famous game reserves, stunning landscapes, and a vibrant cultural tradition. It also provides plenty to worry a traveller like Bill Bryson, fixated as he is on the dangers posed by snakes, insects and large predators. But on a more sober note, it is a country that shares many serious human and environmental problems with the rest of Africa: refugees, AIDS, drought, and grinding poverty. Travelling around the country, Bryson casts his inimitable eye on a continent new to him, and the resultant diary, though short in length, contains the trademark Bryson stamp of wry observation and curious insight. All the author's royalties from Bill Bryson's African Diary, as well as all profits, will go to CARE International. -Bill Bryson goes to Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, the charity dedicated to working with local communities to eradicate poverty around the world. Kenya is a land of contrasts, with famous game reserves, stunning landscapes and a vibrant cultural tradition. It also provides plenty to worry a traveller like Bill Bryson, fixated as he is on the dangers posed by snakes, insects and large predators. But on a more sober note, it is a country that shares many serious human and environmental problems with the rest of Africa: refugees, AIDS, drought and grinding poverty. The resultant diary, though short in length, contains the trademark Bryson stamp of wry observation and curious insight. All royalties and profits from this audio book will be donated to CARE International.

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Bryson travels to Kenya in support of CARE International and brings his inimitable humorous and humane view to Africa. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very good....needed to be longer, 25 Jul 2004
By Ms. Emma Bowley "Pong" (Derby, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bill Bryson African Diary (Hardcover)
Bill Bryson tells us all about the Care Projects in Africa in this wonderful little charity book. The book is well written, even funny in places, and touches on poverty in the third world. The problem is that I felt that a six day diary in just over sixth pages was not enough. I wanted to know more about these people and their lives. I believe that this book could have been far greater if far more of the same quality of writting had been included.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a short read, not someone who wants to get their teeth into what lives are like in Africa.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant, funny, moving book, 14 Dec 2002
By Chris Wood (Reading, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bill Bryson African Diary (Hardcover)
When I unpacked my order, my first impression was to feel cheated by how slender it was. That feeling vanished somewhere around the middle of page 2; and I didn't put it down until I reached the end.

This book is a wonderful, funny, moving account of 8 days Bill Bryson spent in Kenya at the invitation of the charity CARE. He recounts, with his usual brand of humour visits to slums, village pumps and refugee camps. Bill doesn't hide the fact that he was clearly affected by some of the things he saw.

If you like Bill Bryson, don't be put off by the size. Buy a copy.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good little bookette!, 10 Dec 2002
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This review is from: Bill Bryson African Diary (Hardcover)
Being an absolute avid fan of Bill Bryson's work I eagerly awaited this little bookette to give me a good top up of Bryson's humour and observation before his next 'proper' book is released next summer.

African Diary did not disappoint. Bryson goes to Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, a charity dedicated to working with local communities to eradicate poverty. All royalities and profits from the book are donated to the charity.

Despite being only 63 pages (I say despite as I just love his work) the book uses Bryson's humour as well as his power as a writer to bring to the attention of the reader the poverty and hardship faced in places like the slums of Nairobi and Mombasa and the incredible strength, optimism and persistence of those who live there. Bryson does not make you 'pitty' the people, more give you a sense that they just want a chance - the ability to look after themselves, support their families and get a good education. Something we in the Western World take for granted.
It is an eye-opener with coloured photography illustrating places along Bryson's Journey.

If you love Bryson, then buy the book. If you support charities and feel you want to help, then buy the book purely as a donation to CARE.

I remember Bryson saying in an interview he only had 2 weeks in which to write this book and my only criticism is that is it relatively short. Just as you get into the book and the feel of his writing, it ends. I'm sure there is the potential to turn African Diary into a full-length book, but then then impact on price/publishing cost etc. would probably do the charity a dis-service.

Bill Bryson is simply the best in his field :)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Being charitable
This is a fairly short (1 disc) audiobook of Bryson's visit to Kenya, for charitable purposes.

Profits from the disc go to Charity and for that reason I have been... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Archbold Jake

4.0 out of 5 stars Bill Bryson African Diary
Typical Bill Bryson in some ways, but also a little different. Interesting short bok, but worth a read especially if you're a Bryson fan.
Published 1 month ago by Evadne Fisher

3.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet, fund raiser!
The phrase short and sweet popped into my mind about this 49 page little book about Bill Bryson's 8 days in Kenya. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LindyLouMac

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Entry for a Great Cause
Bill Bryson is the funniest travel writer working today, I believe, and even when he takes on what is an unpleasant task - visiting one of the most depressed areas of the world in... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Graceann Macleod

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a 'proper' Bryson book, but entertaining......
I would urge everybody to read at least one Bill Bryson book in their lifetime. He is a most entertaining and intelligent writer, the kind who you would feel no qualms having a... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. A. D. Procter

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly funny for such a short book
I was amazed by the quality of this work - initially disappointed by its size, I read it nevertheless and was soon in fits of laughter. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2004 by Mr. Daniel Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars All good things come in small packages
This book is very short but it still contains that classic Bill Bryson humour and wit.
It doesnt really overdo the charity thing and lets you in on the secrets of Africa. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2004 by L. Howard

5.0 out of 5 stars A Short Walk In Kenya
I normally find Bill Bryson's books to be laugh out loud funny and this is no exception. Even with a subject as difficult as poverty in Africa he still manages to see things with... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2004 by B. Francis

5.0 out of 5 stars funny and heartwarming
It's a slim book from Bill Bryson ( but then it does state 64 pages when you buy it), but that doesn't detract from a funny and moving trip to kenya and some very poignant... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars contribution to charity disguised
If you are expecting a Bryson book you will be a bit disappointed. This is an article bound as a small book which basically tells you about the charity you have just contributed... Read more
Published on 1 May 2003

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