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  • Stringer

  • A Reporter's Journey in the Congo
  • By: Anjan Sundaram
  • Narrated by: Neil Shah
  • Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (24 ratings)

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Stringer

By: Anjan Sundaram
Narrated by: Neil Shah
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Publisher's summary

In the powerful travel-writing tradition of Ryszard Kapuscinski and V. S. Naipaul, a haunting memoir of a dangerous and disorienting year of self-discovery in one of the world's unhappiest countries.

©2014 Anjan Sundaram (P)2014 Tantor
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"A breathtaking look at a troubled nation exploited by greedy forces within and without." (Booklist, starred review)

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I was so touched by the struggles of the Congo

This book was recommended to me by a friend who has been working hard to keep the child mining and theft by other countries of the valuable minerals in DRC.

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Felt like there was no story arc. Really interesting time and place, but poorly told.

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