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Potent mix of suspense, pathos, and indignation. --Variety on the documentary
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Ben Freeth has an extraordinary story to tell. Like that of many white farmers, his family's land was 'reclaimed' by Mugabe's government for redistribution. But Ben's family fought back. Appealing to international law, they instigated a suit against Mugabe's government via the SADC (The Southern African Development Community). The case was deferred time and again while Mugabe's men pulled strings. But after Freeth and his parents-in-law were abducted and beaten within inches of death in 2008, the SADC deemed any further delay to be an obstruction of justice. The case was heard, and successful on all counts. But the story doesn't end there. In 2009 the family farm was burnt to the ground. The fight for justice in Zimbabwe is far from over - this book is for anyone who wants to see into the heart of one of today's hardest places, and how human dignity flourishes even in the most adverse circumstances.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Mugabe and the White African
Mugabe and the White African by Ben Freeth is a wonderful book, which describes his and his family's fight against the tyranny of Robert Mugabe - a fight simply to keep the farm that they and Freeth's father-in-law own in Zimbabwe. Courage of heroic proportions is set against evil and is shown to be powerless against such an adversary as Mugabe and his thugs. While not explicitly a Christian book, Freeth is supported, even at the point where death seems inevitable, by his faith in God; and the book is worth buying if only for the forewords by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and Archbishop John Sentamu of York. While the ending of the book is immensely sad, the reader is left with a sense that it just might mark a new beginning for the people of Zimbabwe, both black and white.
Mugabe and the White African by Ben Freeth is a wonderful book, which describes his and his family's fight against the tyranny of Robert Mugabe - a fight simply to keep the farm that they and Freeth's father-in-law own in Zimbabwe. Courage of heroic proportions is set against evil and is shown to be powerless against such an adversary as Mugabe and his thugs. While not explicitly a Christian book, Freeth is supported, even at the point where death seems inevitable, by his faith in God; and the book is worth buying if only for the forewords by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and Archbishop John Sentamu of York. While the ending of the book is immensely sad, the reader is left with a sense that it just might mark a new beginning for the people of Zimbabwe, both black and white.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a big slap in the face reminding one how long the political violence in Zimbabwe has been going on and is now just taken for granted; and how everyone, black and white, worker and owner, is the loser when a political ideology of redistribution results in repression and violence and literally kills the personal freedom and individual responsibility that is required to create not just "wealth" but things as basic as food!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I congratulate Ben Freeth on writing such a readable account of the experiences of his family in fighting for the rights of white farmers, black farmers and black farm workers to continue living on their land in Zimbabwe.
It is true that he concentrates on the minority of white farmers who bravely remain despite the threats on their lives and the theft of their property but he is also fighting for the rights of the vast number of black people who are being denied quality of life by President Mugabe's regime.
I was afraid that I would find the book boring and full of mind numbing detail of court proceedings etc but I was wrong and I have found reading Mugabe and the White African thoroughly fascinating and informative. The account of Ben's face to face encounter with Peter Chimada in the documentary film leaves questions unanswered but Ben has included the conversation in full which I found most helpful.
The book is written from the perspective of someone whose belief in God is totally foundational to his life and his thought processes so someone of different beliefs may find this irritating but they may also find it enlightening.
It is a book well worth reading.
It is true that he concentrates on the minority of white farmers who bravely remain despite the threats on their lives and the theft of their property but he is also fighting for the rights of the vast number of black people who are being denied quality of life by President Mugabe's regime.
I was afraid that I would find the book boring and full of mind numbing detail of court proceedings etc but I was wrong and I have found reading Mugabe and the White African thoroughly fascinating and informative. The account of Ben's face to face encounter with Peter Chimada in the documentary film leaves questions unanswered but Ben has included the conversation in full which I found most helpful.
The book is written from the perspective of someone whose belief in God is totally foundational to his life and his thought processes so someone of different beliefs may find this irritating but they may also find it enlightening.
It is a book well worth reading.
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Mugabe and the White African
An excellent book, revealing the truth of life in Zimbabwe today. These two copies purchased as birthday and Christmas gifts
Published 5 months ago by SKH
A good (and difficult) read..
This is the first time I have read a book that offers a detailed experience of what it was (and is) living under the tyranny of Robert Mugabe. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chola Mukanga
A must-read for anyone interested in Zimbabwe
I was given this book and initially feared that it may be rather heavy, boring and/or traumatic. Instead I found it, as the BBC reviewer says "utterly compelling". Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Pattison
Too much religion in this book for me
The author must be admired for his strength of character for taking Robert Mugabe to court. But I found the book to be written in a deadpan sort of way, and found it hard to work... Read more
Published 8 months ago by reader1
Some brave people!!
This is a very interesting book for those who have an interest in southern Africa. Ben Freeth is a remarkable person who appears to have very strong principles and Christian... Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous account - at times fascinating - at...
I pre-ordered this book after listening to Ben Freeth being interviewed by Aled Jones one Sunday morning on Radio 2. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tara Hopwood
Challenging Evil--"A Voice In The Wilderness"
This superlative book should go down in the annals of history of a families courageous fight against an evil dictator and his henchmen. Read more
Published 8 months ago by skippy
A truely brilliant but brutal read.
A fantastic first hand account of the plight faced by white African farmers under the racist and brutal rule of 'Presidant' Robert Mugabe. A must read book for all.
Published 9 months ago by Dan
Enlightening but annoying
I'm torn with this book, or at least with the author. He does a great job of describing the situation in Zimbabwe, the attrocities that have been going on, and the devestation that... Read more
Published 10 months ago by I. Plumb
Racist and oversimplified
I was really excited to read this book - I've studied and worked in Southern Africa, and I'm always interested to learn about the land conflict from different perspectives. Read more
Published 10 months ago by lbgordon
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