Growing Mangos in the Desert: a memoir of life in a Mauritanian village
Katherine Baird
(Author)
Description
Growing Mangos in the Desert transports readers to a profoundly different culture to leave a message about human experience and the deep inequalities that mark all of our lives.
Having joined the Peace Corps in 1984, the author winds up in a Mauritanian village during a catastrophic drought. There she forms an unusual partnership with Mamadou, a farmer from the slave caste, who has emerged as the village leader. Together the two bring astonishing change -- most of which has little hope of lasting. Spanning four decades, this vivid and poignant memoir is filled with humor, unforgettable characters, gripping narrative, and political intrigue. Baird's superbly-crafted storytelling illuminates how the collective human experience is shaped by the unique features of place.Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Loyola College/Apprentice House
Publish Date
June 07, 2022
Pages
398
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.0 X 0.82 inches | 1.17 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781627203623
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Katie Baird is a Professor of Economics at the University of Washington Tacoma and author of the book Trapped in Mediocrity. She lives in Tacoma with her husband Dave and dog Kea.