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My Maasai Life: From Suburbia To Savannah (2009)

by Robin Wiszowaty(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1553655095 (ISBN13: 9781553655091)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Me to We

review 1: Robin Wiszowaty never felt she belonged in suburban Illonois. She was angry and looking for a purpose. Spending a year living with a Masai family in rural Kenya gave Robin her purpose: International Development. She eventually became a speaker for Me to We, and a facilitator for their trips to Africa.In this book, part memoir, part call to action, Robin details her journey and shows readers how she found peace, love and purpose in Africa. Written primarily for the youth market, Robin spares the reader some details (details BTW the adult reader wants to hear, specifically about her relationship with Samuel) but keeps her message of being able to change the world front and centre.Good read for teens and a great addition to classroom libraries.
review 2: When I... more first started reading this book, I immediately became hesitant about whether I'd like the story or not. I mean, the main character (the author) starts out as a kind of bratty, spoiled girl -- who considers herself to be some unique and beautiful snowflake not meant to be held down by the trappings of modern society... or something.Thankfully, she became more likable as I kept reading.Despite a couple small typos, it's a very well-written story. I'm not sure how fictionalized it is or if it stays pretty true to what happened, but there seemed to be enough substance to the story that it doesn't really matter. It was enjoyable and I quickly found myself hooked.Before I had even realized it, I was done with the book.I'd definitely recommend the book to anyone interested in African culture or the Maasai in particular. It was pretty interesting to get a glimpse for how things have shifted over the past few generations. less

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