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S'està carregant… A New Day Dawns: My Solo Journey Into West Africade Terry Lister
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Apunta't a LibraryThing per saber si aquest llibre et pot agradar. No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. I bought this because I will be traveling to this area, and found many good reviews. But it is terrible, really. Poorly written, poorly edited, with many half empty pages, many photographs unsharp, mr lister tells us about his travels in toe-curling detail. Do I really need to know that he 'took a brief nap, before enjoying a late afternoon swim'? Or - next page - that after a nice breakfast he took a swim in the clear warm water? Give me a break! Utterly uninteresting. Didn't finish the book. ( ) Aquesta ressenya l'ha escrita l'autor. Book Review of A New Day Dawns: My Solo Journey into West AfricaA New Day Dawns: My Solo Journey Into West Africa by Terry Lister is an engaging personal travel guide that explores the author’s solo adventures through Sierra Leone, Liberia, the Ivory Coast and Ghana. Lister’s enthusiasm, courage and adventurous spirit make this book an exciting read for anyone who is looking to learn more about travelling within Africa. Lister holds nothing back in describing his experiences—mixing interesting historical facts and stories, with touching memories and humorous anecdotes of his own. The inclusion of photos of places Lister has visited helps bring context and depth to the book, making it easier for readers to visualize and take in the beauty West Africa has to offer. Readers looking for an exciting adventure will be able to live vicariously through Lister, in his honest account of his journey through West Africa. - Review by Book Excellence (bookexcellence.com) Reading “A New Day Dawns = My Solo Journey into West Africa” written by Terry Lister has heightened my desire to visit Africa. Terry has successfully immersed me in his journey. I am in the packed transportation, riding along in discomfort but, also in awe of the beautiful scenery, ocean vistas, clean unnamed river banks; Indulging in culinary delights along the way, prepared by the local cooks, leaving my mouth watering for that $20.00 lobster. Soaking up all the knowledge and ancestral history he imparts. His description of the ways that mankind has and is adversely affecting climate change in the region and worldwide, is haunting and undeniable. Knowing Terry’s voice, I can hear audio versions of his books in his future. Congratulations! Author; the Honorable Terry Lister was a partner at Deloitte Accounting Firm; a Minister in the Government of Bermuda and a realtor who retired at age 60. Upon his retirement it was always his goal to learn 'what makes people tic' especially after they have endured disasters and devastation in their lives and their environment. In his book, Terry noted that after devastation, the strength of human spirit can RISE when the People and Leadership work together to achieve success. Examples of this resurrection were highlighted when Terry visited Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana where he encountered people who were optimistic and hopeful for a brighter future for their children and themselves despite their hardships. During his travels around these countries, he was subjected to long waits, uncomfortable drives, language barriers and chaotic business transactions. However these difficulties did not dampen Terry's spirits he was committed to discover the 'secrets' of these inhabitants' resilience and optimism. Later in the book Terry offers recommendations that could uplift their country if investment was made in infrastructure rehabilitation, tourism and resource management. Perhaps in time these improvements will have a positive impact on the peoples' lives and improve their standard of living thus minimizing the degree of devastation they will encounter in the future. Terry's book is very informative and there is an abundance of West African history, which included his emotional visit to Ghana Cape Coast Slave Castle. The atmosphere in the castle was overwhelming and stifling. It was a memorable experience. I enjoyed reading Terry's first book "Immersed in West Africa". This book "A New Day Dawns" is most definitely a GOODREAD! My only criticism is the insufficient number of pictures in the book. Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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