Customer Reviews

13 reviews

• Victoria Furmston - Cape Town

  Alice Vye Hemingway, a great Zimbabwean read. I am enjoying every moment with homesickness and a fantastic reminder all the way. Love the detail of the life integrated with the best people in Zimbabwe, those who protect the wild life (fauna & flora alike)! Love all the reminders of what cams, dung beetles and all the little creatures we had around us. A must for all Zimbabweans to buy, representing a canvas to those who were once fortunate to live there. A wonderful life. fantastic memories. Thank you Alice! Well done dear girl!

• Penny Henning

  Just wanted to let you know, I LOVED this book. It is so resonated with my soul and I felt I got to know so much more about you. I loved the way the book was not just about you but more about how Africa works. To be honest I think you did an outstanding job and for sure you had a childhood many (including me) would have dreamed of having.

• Lyn Marais Bauer

  I’ve just bought the book on Kindle and am LOVING it. Brings back so many memories, giggles and smiles. EVERYONE should get a copy. Thank you for an AMAZING read!

• Taura H

  A great story that anyone growing up in Zim in this era can relate to. I have read many books in this genre and this is an interesting autobiography. Unfortunately the appalling spelling mistakes, poor sentence construction and terrible grammar are hard to ignore. A "croquet" blanket (crochet) offends me the most, this is basic english. Or a "douc" headscarf for a dhuku or doek. It appears the book was not proof read or edited and this really detracts from the story. Might not bother others though!

• Lesley Henning

  A reminder of what used to be. Vivid descriptions, delightful reading.You had me laughing & crying! You may be a rookie writer, but you have talent! Go for it Doobsi, I'm so proud of you!
  I look forward to your next book!

• Vimbai

  Well written in journal style but with lots of emotions and love. As someone who calls 'Las Vegas' home, I resonated with this and was reminded of the love I have for my country and home. Thank you for this story, even though it is sad, I really enjoyed it!
  

• Paul

  Amazing story from the heart. Beautiful descriptions of also historically relevant intimate experiences. "Confused as a chameleon on a Smarties box" and so many new ways to learn from the transformation and conflict, of a young woman and a nation at the same time. Funny, gripping and heartbreaking. A traumatic childhood turned lessons for life. Sometimes a bit too 'freestyle' for my taste but what a debut! A absolutely worth reading.

• Kindle Customer

  What a beautiful depiction of an amazing time and place. Took me back to my younger years and reminded me of how lucky I was to have the upbringing I did. To the Author, whom I am privileged to know personally, you have done yourself, the country and its courageous, friendly, incredible people proud.
  

• Kerri

  Beautifully written. For someone who grew up in Zimbabwe, this book resonates.
  Looking forward to the sequel.

• Annaliese S

  This is a fascinating book about a complicated childhood. The author wrote from the heart. I can’t wait for the sequel. I hope there is one!
  

• Barbara Franco

  Although I was born and grew up in Zimbabwe, my time was spent in the city so to read about the authors upbringing in the "bush" was educational. Bravo to those who persevered with doing the right thing regarding wildlife and tribal interactions. A good read.
  
  

• K.Edwards

  I haven't read such an intense and heart moving novel in a very long time. A must read. I love the campaign at the end of the book "don't drop the ball"! This author clearly has a love for wildlife & our planet. A great Christmas present for all ages!

• Brenda Brenninkmeijer

  It was wonderful to read this book. The way she describes the bush, the smells, the views and the sounds take you right back to this wonderful country. The descriptions took me back to my youth there, the unique barefoot home life, the special relationships with locals and the wild animals that became part of our households.
  I also love the language she uses, the hilarious slang we used there, like the heebie jeebies (this really had me in stitches) and the Bata takkies we all wore.
  Sometimes it's scarey and sad, sometimes absurd (who takes their children waterskiing in a croc&hippo infested lake???). All in all a tribute to an amazing time in a spectacular country. A must read for anyone who has a soft spot for Africa.

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