Black Ghosts

Name: Black Ghosts
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SKU: 9781838856946
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A Journey Into the Lives of Africans in China

By Noo Saro-Wiwa

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Black Ghosts by Noo Saro-Wiwa is a captivating travel narrative that delves into the burgeoning Chinese presence in Africa. The author explores the lives of Chinese migrants on the continent, uncovering their personal stories, challenges, and cultural exchanges. This journey offers a rich examination of globalisation, identity, and the transformative impact of international ventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by travel experiences that delve into the intersections of history, politics, and personal journeys. This captivating adventure takes readers through the landscapes and cultures of Africa, offering insightful reflections on the continent’s past and present, coupled with a compelling narrative that connects personal discovery with broader societal themes.

The travel memoir of a Nigerian woman in China exploring the intersections and divides between the two cultures and the lives of African economic migrants in the bustling People's Republic

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China today is both a land of opportunity for Africans blocked from commerce with most of Europe and Northern America, and an intersection of racism and prejudice.

Black Ghosts by Noo Saro-Wiwa explores the lives of African economic migrants in the People's Republic, referred to as China's 'Black Ghosts'. These individuals live in clustered communities and participate in the small-commodity trade between the continents.

Her fascinating encounters include a cardiac surgeon, a drug dealer, a visa overstayer, and men married to Chinese women who speak English with Nigerian accents.

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Black Ghosts by Noo Saro-Wiwa is lauded for its insightful exploration of African immigrants in China, particularly in Guangdong. Reviewers commend Saro-Wiwa for her engaging and perceptive writing, as she delves into the contrasting lives of educated professionals and others navigating their existence in a foreign land. Her book is noted for bringing attention to a little-known community with both empathy and depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838856946

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 253g

Pages: 256

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Non-Fiction Noo Saro-Wiwa Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Noo Saro-Wiwa was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and raised in England. She attended King's College London and Columbia University in New York. She is an author and journalist currently working for Conde Nast Traveller. Her first book, Looking for Transwonderland: Travels in Nigeria, was published in 2012 and was named Sunday Times Travel Book of the Year, nominated by the Financial Times as one of the best travel books and included as one of the 10 Best Contemporary Books on Africa by the Guardian. It was also shortlisted for the Authors' Club Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award in 2013 and won the Albatros Travel Literature Prize in 2016. @noosarowiwa | www.noosarowiwa.com