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In the Shadow of the Tokolosh [Kindle Edition]

Conrad K
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"The writer clearly has a deep love of Africa. His knowledge of the history, the cultures, the dynamics is second to none and he leaves the reader in no doubt that he knows what he is talking about... This is more than a story - it is a history, a philosophy, a way of life, a political debate - all rolled into one... The love and dedication that has gone into it is to be commended. Well done!"
-- Chris Cocks, Author of bestselling book 'Fireforce: One Man's War in the Rhodesian Light Infantry' (2001)

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Four young men growing up in the wilderness, as the last remnants of colonialism in Africa. While the world and its attitude changed around them, they found themselves fighting to save their way of life, in a land that did not share their views or values. Set in the Zambezi Valley, where the white man made his last stand in Africa.

"The writer clearly has a deep love of Africa. His knowledge of the
history, the cultures, the dynamics is second to none and he leaves the
reader in no doubt that he knows what he is talking about... This is
more than a story - it is a history, a philosophy, a way of life, a
political debate - all rolled into one... The love and dedication that
has gone into it is to be commended. Well done!"
Chris Cocks, Author of bestselling book 'Fireforce: One Man's War in the Rhodesian Light Infantry' (2001)

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 645 KB
  • Print Length: 284 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0956561411
  • Publisher: Silverling Inspired Publishing Ltd (17 Sep 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004CFARZW
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #17,556 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Not easily forgotten 11 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
What a WONDERFUL book. Don't think it is just about the war against the terrorists in Rhodesia; its much much more than that. Its a book of memories of growing up and becoming a man in Africa. A white man yes but still a man in Africa with all that goes with that. With "turns" that were not expected and with tears in my eyes as I finished the book, I without reservation recommend this book to those who have lived in sub-Saharan Africa. I humbly suggest that those who have not lived in Africa will not understand or appreciate what the author has written. It is for those who have memories that might include the following:
Be a Man among Men
Flame Lilly Tours
Rhodesia is Super
Robots (traffic lights)
Red (sometimes green) painted verandas
Green Leader
The silence is deafening sermon by the Anglican Dean of Salisbury
Rhodesians Never Die
11th November 1965
UDI
Good Old Smithy
And possibly:
Ag pleez daddy
Braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and Chevrolet
But then again, perhaps you don't want to be reminded of what was once Rhodesia?
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Great Book 15 Feb 2011
By Aracnid
Format:Kindle Edition
A great book about a period of history I knew little about. While not "politically correct" it is a heartrending tale of a man caught on the wrong side of history. It artfully combines a sumation of a politcal debate and a war memoir wrapped in the form of a novel. I would recommend this to anyone willing to give this the time and thought it deserves.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jozozo
Format:Kindle Edition
I'm black and was born in post-independence Zimbabwe. Though not a precisely politically correct treatise, I found this book a very intersting and engaging read. Well written and coherent, this book will take you on a journey from colonial Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) through the intermediate Zimbabwe-Rhodesia period to the latter day Zimbabwean political/economic meltdown albeit through white Zimbabwean (Rhodesian) eyes. A highly engrossing tale written from the heart of someone who certainly has an emotional attachment to Africa.
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