Bill Bryson's Journey Through Africa: An Intimate Look at the Continent's People and Culture

Chipolata: Really great product.

United Kingdom on Feb 04, 2024

Liz: Nice book.

United States on Nov 09, 2023

Joseph R Chitty: Dont expect much

United States on Oct 24, 2023

Janna: Always enjoy Bill Bryson, this book is no exception. His stops and my safari stops overlapped a bit, so extra good reading. I should have paid attention to the number of pages--I was expecting his usual book length so was a bit surprised when I came to the end. Glad some proceeds benefit CARE.

United States on Jan 03, 2023

Shyam Kodavarthi: I completed reading a travel book by another author. I then started reading this book. It was like a breath of fresh air. But sadly, the book is very short. I hope he travels to Africa again and writes a full length book. It's my favourite continent.

India on Mar 31, 2021

Charlie: As usual another fantastic book by Bill Bryson. Highly recommended.

France on Jan 31, 2020

Amazon Customer: LOve all of Bill Bryson books.

Canada on Jul 18, 2019

Adriana: Fácil de entender el humor aunque esta escrito en otro idioma. Lo recomiendo

Spain on Feb 24, 2019

Reading Junkie: I love Bryson's books; that's why I was so disappointed with this slender volume.

On a Kindle, the actual diary takes up only 50%; the rest of the book is taken up with an excerpt from one of his other books, a book I had already read.

I am glad I got this book for only $1.99; I don't mind the proceeds going to CARE. I celebrate that, and that's the only reason I'm not returning it.

Now, how could it have been better?? He traveled with a photographer. Why were there no photos in this book? Include some photos of his travels through Africa with the CARE organization. Now THAT would've made this book even better. A chronological journey of words and photos through Africa.

Last of all, it ended so abruptly, with a, "Well, that's the end of this diary..." Very disappointing.

So, if you can get it at the reduced price, go for it, or if you don't mind making a larger contribution to CARE, buy it at the full price.

Hmmm....I wonder if I can write this off as a tax deduction as a charitable contribution.

LOL and JK, everyone.

United States on Jun 11, 2015

Patricia A. Murphy: Once again, Brill Bryson has brought to life an area most of us will never see. And in this case, heartbreakingly brought to life. This is a small book – too small – I would have liked it to be at the very least twice the size it is – but it’s large enough to give the reader an idea of what life is like for our fellow earthlings in a part of the country much in need of help, of people just like you and me who are hopeful and love life even though it might be a life most of us would consider harsh and unreal. The proceeds from this book go directly to Care International, not to a government agency inhabited by people with empty pockets who are more than willing to fill them with money meant to help others live a better life, money meant to help people work toward making their village and their lives work better for them. Buy this book. Read this book and then buy more copies. Give them away or put them away and advise others to buy copies. To think every cent from this book goes to help an actual, honest organization dedicated to helping people make their own lives better is beyond admirable. Just think, you can be entertained, educated and helpful all in one fell swoop.

United States on May 17, 2015