Publication

2018 - Bloomsbury Academic & Professional

Language

English

Word Count

57,500 words, Guess

Page Count

230 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCDT665
  • LCCHN811.G66 T7413 2018

Description

Provides an account of a Congolese city at the center of international aid efforts, as told through the everyday struggles of its people. Drawing on personal narratives--from taxi driver to market trader, doctor to local humanitarian worker--Trefon and Kabuyaya emphasize the resilience, pragmatism and ingenuity which characterizes so much of daily life in Goma. Resigned and hardened by struggle, the protagonists of the book give the impression that life is neither beautiful nor ugly, but an unending skirmish with destiny. In doing so, they offer insights into the social, cultural and political landscape of this unique city. --Adapted from publisher description.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Goma: Stories of Strength and Sorrow from Eastern CongoBloomsbury Academic & Professional2018-01-01

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