Overview
A magnificent safari that travels west of the moon and east of the sun, through enthralling jungles teeming with herds of game to a tropical paradise of coastal aquamarine waters. Millions of visitors as well as the main characters of the drama, annually heed the drums that beat - Come to brightest Africa. Envisage a raw amorous tale that knows no boundaries, set in present day Africa, spanning from the exotic Zanzibar culture along the Indian Ocean to the fabulous pageantry of the nomadic Maasailand. In awesome splendor amongst great sweeping plains punctuated by rugged mountains is natures treasure chest of endless wonders. A unique kaleidoscope of strange and free roaming people inhabit this flourishing garden of Eden, a creation of perfection. Throughout the adventure, amidst heart stopping grandeur, savagery plagues the tourists with countless catastrophes, the breathtaking suspense of which is beyond mans imagination. Witch-doctors, rogues and lovers struggle in a land of marauding predators desperately fighting for survival in the last remaining frontier. Isolated customs derived from legend and mysticism play a part, as does the wind blowing from beyond bringing hitherto unknown traditions and technological ideas. These unseen dynamic forces are reshaping the future destiny of the continent that enmeshes the unfortunate. In remote areas, where the scenario unfurls, seduced by nepotism and greed, life becomes acceptable without change or progress, time having no significant value. Here tribalism is an octopus reaching out with tentacles of unrest and grievance, manifesting itself through hatred and hinderous coups of untold carnage. The fabric of society is being torn apart, dividing the people like the ancient trees of the equatorial forests, whos deep roots stretch out parting the soil.
Full Product Details
Author: Jette Christensen
Publisher: Horizon Publishing Group
Imprint: Horizon Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.540kg
ISBN: 9781921369773
ISBN 10: 1921369779
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 05 November 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
But One Heartbeat Away brings the reader into the heart of Africa and gives them a remarkable insight into the natural and cultural landscape of this colourful and fascinating continent.
Author Information
Born in Denmark, Jette migrated to Kenya in 1950, an unbelievable haven for her. At the age of 18, Jette went to university in England and to her surprise, she discovered that the world did not understand or appreciate Kenya’s tribal people, natural environment or brilliant wildlife. Jette always wanted to share the secret of paradise here on Earth that, as she says “I was lucky to explore and love.” Her love for this part of the world, Kenya, is the founding stone in writing “But one heartbeat away” for the world to discover Kenya’s hidden gems, meet the friendly tribes, admire the incredible scenery and fall in love with the outstanding wildlife. Jette says, “Believe me, it is a country unlike any other with natives who have hearts of gold. This novel turned a dream into reality for me, I hope it does likewise for you.” Jette lives in Sydney, NSW.
