Lovers of fine travel and adventure writing will savor Mike Tidwell’s richly acclaimed narrative of his days as a Peace Corps volunteer. His task was to help people in the remote corners of Zaire raise tilapia in ponds they would dig themselves, with muscle power alone. This book—with a new introduction by the author—is a masterful account of culture clash, generosity of spirit, and true grit. It is a must-read for anyone with aspirations to “change the world.”
“A meticulous and affecting memoir…” –The Washington Post
“Deeply moving.” –Kirkus Reviews
“A riveting story…” –Publishers Weekly
“A true masterwork…” –R. Sargent Shriver
“Written with humor and anger, despair and awe…This is an important book.” –Moritz Thomsen, author of The Farm on the River of Emeralds
