Out of Africa is the story of the author who spent 17 years in Kenya, then known as British East Africa, from 1914 to 1931. Her story has special interest for Americans because Kenya is the original homeland of our President Barack Obama.
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Out of Africa is the story of the author who spent 17 years in Kenya, then known as British East Africa, from 1914 to 1931. Her story has special interest for Americans because Kenya is the original homeland of our President Barack Obama.
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The book arrived promptly and in good condition. It's nice to obtain the classics at an affordable price. I understand there is a series of her writings - these may be of interest to me in the future - too many books, to little time.
Ellyb
May 14, 2008
Classic Memoir
Um, wow. Can I just leave it at that? All memoirists should bow before the incomparable Baroness von Blixen, aka Isak Dinesen. For one thing, her experiences were truly life-changing and not likely to be shared by a majority of her readers. For another, in telling her life's story, she utilizes a plain, honest, and clear voice that somehow manages to retain a sweet lyricism, painting her experiences in vivid detail. The mind's eye can really revel in her descriptive language. "Out of Africa" tells of Blixen's time in Kenya owning and operating a coffee plantation, where she also acted as a sort of mediator for her Kikuyu employees. This is a book to be savored to allow all of its calm beauty to sink in.
