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With Both Hands Waving


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Pros  •  Interweaves historical & contemporary Mozambique.
•  Reveals a country hidden for 30 years due to war.
•  Keen observation underpins literary writing.
Cons  •  Needs glossary for regional words.
•  Not every town mentioned is on the map.
•  Photo captions grouped together at back of book.
The Bottom Line - An insightful and highly entertaining account of a journey across a country that's emerging from 30 years of isolation due to revolution and civil war.

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•  Paperback: 208 pages.
•  Publisher: Kwela Books, Cape Town, South Africa
•  ISBN: 0795701446
 
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With Both Hands Waving
Mozambique, in south-east Africa, is a country of long, tropical beaches and warm seas, brave people, and an intriguing history mixing African, Muslim, and colonial cultures. It's also one of the few success stories the United Nations can boast about for, after more than 30 years of war, the country is at peace and rebuilding itself. Journalist Justin Fox travelled the length of the country, from the south where tourists are slowly returning, to the untouched, remote north. This book interweaves the history of the country with this journey of discovery. It's a compulsive read, mixing keen observation with humour, recounted in a poetic style. The title is a reference to the way Mozambicans greet you to show they're not carrying a weapon.
   
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