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A story of humanity, resilience and courage against the backdrop of Robert Mugabe's tyrannical regime, it captures the grandeur and allure of Africa in stark contrast to the anarchy, warfare and tribal conflict that have ravaged Zimbabwe. SPINDRIFT is a realistic portrayal of life in the country, beautifully and sensitively written, and humorous at times. Peter has an idyllic childhood in 1970s Rhodesia but as unrest in the country escalates during the War of Liberation, his world is shattered. A young black boy found orphaned in the ruins of an African village is adopted by his family and a propitious friendship develops. The family farm is attacked by nationalist guerrillas, and after Independence it is seized by youths claiming to be war veterans seeking compensation. The family is compelled to emigrate and becomes part of the Zimbabwean diaspora. The author is well versed in the history and African traditions of Zimbabwe, and his love, empathy and understanding of the country are apparent in his story.
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With special interest in the current Middle East, retired surgeon Lloyd Johnson, M.D., turned to fiction writing. He is a member of a Seattle writing group, and blogs regularly on Israel/Palestine subjects, www.lloydjohnson.org. He published his first novel, Living Stones, Koehler Books, in 2013. Johnson is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in the Department of Surgery. He is Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and past president of the Seattle Surgical Society. He authored 26 scientific articles in peer reviewed journals/texts. He has worked and traveled extensively overseas, including Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and served for six years as volunteer executive director and board member of a humanitarian NGO in Central Asia. JOhnson lives with his wife, Marianne, in Edmonds, Washington enjoying their adult children and grandchildren.
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- PublisherNew Generation Publishing
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1909878073
- ISBN 13 9781909878075
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages250
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