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Review (Niger) – A Dry and Thirsty Land

A Dry and Thirsty Land: The Misadventures of a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa – by Bryant Wieneke (Niger 1974–76) Mr. Wieneke’s engaging 60,000-word memoir contains all the stuff of Peace Corps legend, from encounters with exotic insects and large snakes to bouts of diarrhea and Malarial fever. It also contains a large dose of the question:…

A Dry and Thirsty Land: The Misadventures of a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa – by Bryant Wieneke (Niger 1974–76)

Mr. Wieneke’s engaging 60,000-word memoir contains all the stuff of Peace Corps legend, from encounters with exotic insects and large snakes to bouts of diarrhea and Malarial fever. It also contains a large dose of the question: why did Peace Corps bring me here? As such it contributes to the body of Peace Corps literature a thoughtful voice that will be especially compelling for prospective Volunteers.

Full Review (Posted to Peace Corps Writers February 4, 2014)
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Responses to “Review (Niger) – A Dry and Thirsty Land”

  1. Deepa Ramesh

    Very well written, but the tone is so un-you! A little saccharine… ;->

    Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2014 17:18:31 +0000 To: deeparamesh@hotmail.com

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    1. Ben

      i honestly don’t know what got into me.

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