{"product_id":"into-africa-9781646305001","title":"Into Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFans of \u003cb\u003eChocolat\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eApocalypse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow\u003c\/b\u003e will love this \"emotionally empathetic\" adaptation. (Screencraft)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I felt like a kid again, watching an old black-and-white Tarzan movie, with all of its prejudices and biases, but also with all of its excitement and adventure.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --Dennis T. Faleris, Amazon reviewer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe untold story of 'Stanley and Livingston, ' and the woman who made their fame possible.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo one had heard from Janet Livingston's brother in years. The world-famous missionary and explorer had captured the imagination of millions with his book about his travels through the Colonial British Empire... but then he simply vanished. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo, when Janet received a cryptic message from Africa, along with a necklace their father gave him, she knew he was still alive and needed her help. But a woman traveling alone to the farthest corners of the Empire was simply out of the question. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter Henry Stanley, the over-confident American explorer. All too happy to make his mark by finding David Livingston, he was not about to let a woman, of all things, slow him down. He'd lead the team, assuming Janet, who had never left her tiny Scottish town, would simply drop out before they even started. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eInto Africa\u003c\/i\u003e is the thrilling story of Janet Livingston, her epic clash with Henry Stanley and her surprising relationship with their guide, Goma Foutou, amidst the brutal reality of a continent ravaged by the slave trade and European colonialism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I'm a fan of \u003ci\u003eThe Poisonwood Bible\u003c\/i\u003e, which deals with Africa, colonialism, missionaries, and cultural clashes, so I had to check this out. I was not disappointed! I highly recommend \u003ci\u003eInto Africa\u003c\/i\u003e to fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Poisonwood Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --Avid Reader and Book Collector, book reviewer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Truly fascinating and original depiction of a true story...faithfully adapted.\" --\u003ci\u003eScreencraft\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"And, as a history buff, it was enjoyable to read about the other events taking place at the same time. Fascinating on many levels.\" --Shari Held, Amazon reviewer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The environmental detail is amazing, and the writing is immersive. An excellent read and a great mix of history and escapism.\" --Dullahan, Amazon reviewer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor more from Kerry McDonald, check out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Green Cathedral.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Level 4 Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646305001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Kerry McDonald, Bob Coles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42573294600373,"sku":"9781646305001","price":18.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0990bed9-773b-4a0a-b7f5-97ba812d59d9.jpg?v=1672156008","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/into-africa-9781646305001","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}