The Color of the Elephant
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
An outstanding new voice in memoir, Christine Herbert takes the reader on a “time-machine tour” of her Peace Corps volunteer service as a health worker and educator from 2004–2006 in Zambia. Rather than a retrospective, this narrative unfolds in the present tense, propelling the reader alongside the memoirist through a fascinating exploration of a life lived “off the grid.”
At turns harrowing, playful, dewy-eyed and wise, the author’s heart and candor illuminate every chapter, whether she is the heroine of the tale or her own worst enemy. Even at her most petulant, the laugh-out-loud humor scuppers any “white savior” mentality and lays bare the undeniable humanity—and humility—of the storyteller. Through it all, an undeniable love for Zambia—its people, land and culture—shines through.
A must-read for the armchair adventurer.
Customer Reviews
An amazing read! :)
This book is so good, I read it as an extra credit assignment for my anthropology class, but I couldn’t put it down. The way it was written and the portrayal of her life is just so interesting and beautiful. I’m very glad to have read it.
Fabulous memoir
The author joined the Peace Corps in Zambia and made a positive impact on the communities she served. But the experience also changed her. The memoir is a great read and takes readers on a journey where they can see the author's personal growth as she discovers not only Zambia, but also herself.