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The Ukimwi Road: From Kenya to Zimbabwe (Paperback)

by Dervla Murphy (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Flamingo; New Ed edition (24 Oct 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006548024
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006548027
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 205,804 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In January 1992, Dervla Murphy prescribed herself several carefree months and embarked on a cycle tour (pedalling and pushing) from Kenya to Zimbabwe via Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia on the cyclist's equivalent of a Rolls Royce called Lear. Before long, she realized that for travellers who wish to remain stress-free, Africa is the wrong continent. Inevitably she was caught up in the harrowing problems of the peoples she met; the devastating effects of AIDS (ukimwi is Swahili for AIDS), drought and economic collapse; scepticism about Western "aid schemes"; and corruption and incompetence, both white and black.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opening and mind-opening account, 17 Jul 2001
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Read this book if you are bored with the numerous bland accounts of Africa but crave a deeper insight into the real social fabric of the continent. During the course of her AIDS-ridden travels, DM interacts with an enlightening mixture of Africa's colourful population and develops strong, often controversial, views on Africa's future direction. Her book offers an alternative to the traditional western view of what is best for the continent by allowing African's to air their own ideas for solving their problems and why the West's 'obvious' answers are not always the right ones.

If you don't have an (informed) opinion on Africa before you read this book, you will afterwards.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Astoundingly accurate, 23 Nov 2000
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I lived in Africa for the first half of my life, and since I moved to England I have been eagerly devouring all books with an African theme in an attempt to recapture memories of my homeland. Never have I come accross such an accurate yet enjoyable read. She does full justice to a wonderful continent.A truly excellant book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A personal view of Africa, 17 Jun 2006
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This review is from: The Ukimwi Road: From Kenya to Zimbabwe (ISIS Large Print) (Hardcover)
Dervla Murphy's view of Africa is a personal and controversial one, but she vividly conveys the very different atmospheres of the countries she travels through.
By day, Dervla enjoyed the space and solitude of rural Africa; even the toughest terain did not deter her although on one occasion it nearly claimed her. In the evenings she usually stayed in villages where she found the locals talkative and welcoming. Hours of illuminating conversation ended most days.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is not a tourist travelogue - it's the real Africa
Dervla Murphy is like a Victorian explorer - she sets out alone and has no communication with the outside world. At the beginning the story is the journey. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Yvonne Barlow

3.0 out of 5 stars Here's Africa from another viewpoint - a bit overdone though
This is a must-read if you venture into East Africa and want to read what it's all about nowadays: Ukimwi, a.k.a. AIDS. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2003 by emile283

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic deeply moving insight into Africa's real problem
The Ukimwi Road is one really eye-opening book to read. Portraying at first-hand a westerner's real experiences of AIDS in Africa does bring to light many perspectives which one... Read more
Published on 3 May 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best travellbooks I've read in years
A deeply moving story of true Africa and of the remarkable feat of one single woman. Deeply touching.
Published on 15 Feb 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars A hard route round
Dervla Murphy is a remarkable woman. To embark (and complete) this cycle ride is an amazing experience, especially alone and at a more mature age than the usual 20 year olds who... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 1999 by dssymons@hotmail.com

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