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God Grew Tired of Us
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John Bul Dau, Michael S Sweeney
This unforgettable book is the first-person account of a miracle-- indeed, a whole series of miracles. A tale of suffering, tragedy, and sorrow redeemed by indomitable resolve and a stubborn refusal to despair, it's set in a Sudan shadowed by unrelenting war and ruthless violence, yet illuminated by faith, generosity, and steadfast commitment to ...
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What Is the What
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Dave Eggers
In a heartrending and astonishing novel, Eggers illuminates the history of the civil war in Sudan through the eyes of Valentino Achak Deng, a refugee now living in the United States.
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Escape from Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity and My Journey to Freedom in America
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Francis BOK, Edward Tivnan
"Escape from Slavery" is at once a dramatic adventure, a story of desperation and triumph, and an important commentary on the plight of millions held in slavery today.
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The Triumph of the Sun
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Wilbur Smith
From one of the world's most celebrated novelists comes an epic adventure set on the banks of the Nile in 1884. British trader and businessman Ryder Courtney, Captain Penrod Ballantyne of the 10th Hussars, and British Consul David Benbrook unite in their fight to survive during the vivid and bloody siege of Khartoum.
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They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan
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Alephonsion Deng, Benson Deng, Benjamin Ajak
Two brothers and their cousin--three of Sudan's Lost Boys--present a stunning literary survival story, hailed by the "Los Angeles Times" as a "moving, beautifully written account, by turns raw and tender."
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Mountain People
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Colin Turnbull
In "The Mountain People," Colin The Forest People" - describes the dehumanization of the Ik, African tribesmen who in less than three generations have deteriorated from being once-prosperous hunters to scattered bands of hostile, starving people whose only goal is individual survival. Forbidden by the Ugandan government to hunt game in the Kidepo ...
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Emma's War: An Aid Worker, a Warlord, Radical Islam, and the Politics of Oil--A True Story of Love and Death in Sudan
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Deborah Scroggins
EMMA'S WAR tells the harrowing true story of a young woman, Emma McCune, who went to Africa to help the children of the Sudan and ended up marrying a local warlord, becoming part of the country's longest running civil war. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.
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The Blue Nile
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Alan Moorehead
Hailed as "utterly absorbing, (as) sweeping as the mighty river itself" ("Washington Post"), the second volume in this two-book series expands the story of the dangerous search for the source of the Nile River.
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Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond
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Don Cheadle, John Prendergast
Shocked and enraged by the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Cheadle teamed up with leading activist Prendergast to focus the world's attention on the suffering and violence there and offer six strategies readers themselves can implement to help make a difference in the fate of a nation.
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Beau Geste
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Percival Christopher Wren
Three noble English brothers battle a sadistic sergeant, fight violent desert tribes in North Africa, and unravel the mystery of a stolen jewel.
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The Translator: A Tribesman's Memoir of Darfur
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Daoud Hari, Mirron Willis (Read by)
This tribesman's memoir of Darfur tells the remarkable story of a man who came face-to-face with genocide, often risking his own life to fight injustice and save his people.
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Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic Among the Azande
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E E Evans-Pritchard, Eva Gillies (Editor)
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The Devil's Oasis
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Bartle Bull
The third volume of a trilogy, THE DEVIL'S OASIS takes place in 1942, when Rommel's Afrika Korps is laying waste to Kenya. In this installment, Wellington, the son of Anton Rider and his estranged his wife Gwen, joins the French Foreign Legion.
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The Nuer: A Description of the Modes of Livelihood and Political Institutions of a Nilotic People
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E E Evans-Prichard, Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard, Evans Pritchard E E
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River War
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Winston Churchill
Here Churchill tells the tale of the Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of the Sudan. It isn't just an account of the battles and the politics; it's the story of the destiny of the people of the region. Churchill tells how the war changed the fates of England, Egypt, and the Arabian peoples in northeast Africa.
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Knight's Cross: A Life of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
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David Fraser
An in-depth biography of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, written with the cooperation of Rommel's son, by a renowned military analyst and historian. Fraser examines Rommel's military career in both WWI and WWII, and explores Rommel's possible involvement in the plot against Hitler that lead to Rommel's forced suicide. 16-page photo insert; 10 maps.
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Darfur: The Ambiguous Genocide
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Gerard Prunier
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Slave: My True Story
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Mende Nazar, Mende Nazer, Damien Lewis
A shocking true story of contemporary slavery: A young girl, snatched from her tribal village in Africa, survives enslavement in Sudan and London before making a courageous escape to freedom
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Darfur: A Short History of a Long War
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Julie Flint, Alex de Waal
The humanitarian tragedy in Darfur has stirred politicians, Hollywood celebrities and students to appeal for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Beyond the horrific pictures of sprawling refugee camps and lurid accounts of rape and murder lies a complex history steeped in religion, politics, and decades of internal unrest. "Darfur" traces the ...
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The Four Feathers
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Alfred Edward Woodley Mason
On the eve of the British invasion of Sudan in 1898, officer Harry Feversham resigns his commission rather than fight, drawing accusations of cowardice by his fiance and friends. But Feversham finds his true courage within and goes on to save the friends who had so easily dismissed him. Basis for the Miramax/Paramount film, starring Heath Ledger, ...
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Lost Boys of Sudan: An American Story of the Refugee Experience
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Mark Bixler
The tragic and inspiring story of four Sudanese refugees who make their way to the US to rebuild their lives.
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The Dinka of the Sudan
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Francis Mading Deng
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Blue Nile: Ethiopia's River of Magic and Mystery
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Virginia Morell
Sacred, mysterious, powerful, the Blue Nile has carved a deep channel through human history. From its source in the wild Ethiopian highlands, this river passes through some of the most untamed country on Earth as it rushes toward its desert rendezvous with the White Nile in Sudan. More than one adventurer has perished in the Blue Nile Corge, whose ...
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God Is Dead
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Ron Currie, Jr.
Currie presents a satirical, black comedy complete with thought-provoking ethical questions, all using the light touch, empathy, and wisdom that make for an exhilarating reading experience. Offbeat yet accessible, this exciting debut comes from a fresh new voice in contemporary fiction.
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The Last of the Nuba
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Leni Riefenstahl
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