{"product_id":"the-black-mzungu-a-saga-self-discovery-love-identity-and-triumph-in-tanzania-east-africa","title":"The Black Mzungu: A Saga Self-discovery, Love, Identity, and Triumph In Tanzania, East Africa","description":"Mzungu [m'zungu]. - an East African term normally used to refer to people of European descent.\nWhen Alexandria \"Nur\" Osborne applied for a short fellowship in Tanzania, she never imagined that 6 months would turn into a lifetime; and that the bush of East Africa would teach her about love, identity, and courage.\n\nThe Black Mzungu is the vivid, candid account of how Nur, an African American Muslim expat, and Saidi, whom she met during the fellowship, breathe life into a beautiful 92 acre homestead vacated four decades earlier by Saidi's family. Living there on the coastal southern region of Lindi, Tanzania, Nur's perceptions of how things \"ought\" to be are often challenged. From the dangerous natural wildlife to locals who view them as outsiders, she and Saidi must learn to navigate both natural and man-made obstacles. Still, through personal triumphs, they forge a way to give back to the land.\n\n\"Fresh voice, engaging subject, arresting realities\" - Mary Ann Mitchell (Michigan, USA)\n\"Charming, funny, heart-warming and interesting. This book is a very enjoyable read!\"- Karen Wentland (Ohio, USA)\n\"A reminder of the luxuries of first world living through an open and honest telling of leaving home,and the familiar, to start a new life halfway across the world, definitely worth reading.\" - Leanna Abdelmaged (Abu Dhabi, UAE)\n\"Enjoyable! It was very interesting to see this part of Africa through the eyes of an American expat. There is rich detail about the people, animals and surroundings which is fascinating. Osborne is not shy in sharing her experiences: good, bad, ugly and beautiful.\" - Barb VanEseltine (Kalamazoo, USA)\n\nThe Reading Guide is available at TheBlackMzungu.com\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0982221576\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0982221576.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Osborne, Alexandria Kathleen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43130817544253,"sku":"BVV.0982221576.G","price":14.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0982221576-0.jpg?v=1777064777","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-black-mzungu-a-saga-self-discovery-love-identity-and-triumph-in-tanzania-east-africa","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}