The state of Africa

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1. JonoBBJul 2018
   If you like James Michener, then The Covenant is a great read about South Africa

   If you're looking for a somewhat bleak overview of corruption and despots since independence, then try Martin Meredith The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence

   One of my favourites is Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart

   Disgrace, by JM Coetzee. Outstanding book, emotionally difficult to read. Made into a not-too-bad movie with John Malkovich, but the book is infinitely better.

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2. garysielingMar 2016
   If you're interested in history, "The State of Africa" is a really readable history of African countries from post-WWII to the present(or close). From that book I found out about a lot of events I'd never heard about, including a more detailed discussion of what this article talks about.
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3. scorpioxyMar 2010
   Oh, lots! I wish you'd narrow down to some categories you're interested in.

   A few example i enjoyed: The State of Africa, Martin Meredith The Code Book, Simon Singh Pity the Nation, Robert Fisk The Great War for Civilization, Robert Fisk Alan Turing: The Enigma, Andrew Hodges Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch Fermat's Engima, Simon Singh

   Lots more....

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4. scorpioxyMay 2008
   Well, for non-technical books; I have enjoyed the following in no particular order: - Founders At Work - Eric Sink on the Business of Software - The Great War for Civilization - Pity the Nation - On Intelligence - The State of Africa - Long Walk to Freedom ....etc
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