Michael Arden
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Tim Butcher:
Hi Tim, Great to hear from you! Did you hear references to “African Science� while in Liberia? Basically it refers to what we’d call the black arts. Often even the power of suggestion would trigger fearful reactions by our neighbors because the belief is so strong. Inspired by Blood River I’m planning to soon read Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa. Best, Michael
Tim Butcher
Jason will be thrilled you are going to tackle his book. He is passionate about DRC, one the most knowledgeable sources on the country currently. I had not quite heard the term `African Science� but the scenario you lay out is certainly familiar: a belief system so strong it changes expectations/behaviours/actions. I have to say I found my Liberian adventure illuminating in this regard, this belief system (I would prefer to call it `faith�) underscoring so much of life in the more remote areas. Best, TimB
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Michele
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Tim Butcher:
I am currently reading Blood River and loving it. Your writing is superb. I don't read a lot of non-fiction, but I had just finished a book about Zimbabwe and was left wanting more. I knew something about this from Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible. I have also read Alexandra Fuller's memoirs. I am fascinated by Africa and its history. Can you recommend other memoirs about Africa? s
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