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Along the Mabole: Two Years in Sierra Leone

Along the Mabole: Two Years in Sierra Leone

Lee, Daemion

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ISBN13: 9798991783606
Publisher: Daemion Lee
Published: Oct 25 2024
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.62 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Along the Mabole chronicles the two years the author spent as a Peace Corps Volunteer living in the small village of Waridala, nestled along the Mabole River in Sierra Leone. Working as a middle school teacher at a small rural school, the author navigates the complexities of learning local languages, including Maninka and Krio, while building meaningful relationships within the community. Structured thematically, the narrative weaves together essays and zine-like collections of words and sketches, exploring a range of topics including cooking rice, peanut farming, bicycles, school, voting, all while traveling through Sierra Leone's beautiful landscapes. What begins as an introduction to life in a new country gradually unfolds into a deeper exploration of Sierra Leone's rich social and cultural landscape. At its heart, the memoir highlights the warmth, hospitality, and resilience of the people of Waridala, capturing their daily lives and traditions while also detailing the author's own process of self-discovery.

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