It has taken me a long time to finish reading The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, but it is a good read and has an interesting angle to history - through that of five women who followed the head of their household to Congo in the late 1950s at the eve of the independence. Their journeys reveal the many different aspects of colonial and post-colonial history of Africa and make a fascinating introductory to anyone who is interested in the social scenary of the diamond/natural resource rich but poverty striken continent.
On a personal note, reading this book reminds me of a promise to Andrew who has asked me many a time to tell him more about my father, who, like Mr Price, has remained blind to the changes in society, but lead perhaps an extradinary happy life because of that guiding faith throughout his life.
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