The Bushmen Tribe's very existence is being threatened.In a fast-moving story one man puts his life on the line to save them.
Xai is a Bushman hunter and expert tracker. Called in to assist in a hostage situation, he is involved in a skirmish, in which his “Brother” is killed. Vowing revenge, he tracks the killer to the vast Kalahari Desert, known as the “Thirstlands”. Against this stark, savage and beautiful background, he joins forces with a family of Bushmen (Khoisan). Soon, however, the hunters become the hunted and they are forced to flee for their lives.
Diamonds and greed are the bait that finally draws Xai and the killer, face to face.
Politics, Genocide, African Witchcraft and superstition all play a part in the final outcome.
DARE TO FLEE is a fast moving African adventure story incorporating loyalty, trust, courage, hope and greed.
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The storm clouds gathered in the east, and the setting sun caught the tops of .the boiling clouds, painting them an unearthly pink, fading to black on the underside. The African bush was caught in that eerie silence that precedes nightfall, and sensing it, the game in the riverbed stood motionless.
The earth smelt dusty and hot as the inhabitants of the valley waited for the first heavy drops of rain that would signify the beginning of the rainy season. As those first drops splattered onto the hot African earth they would give forth a unique smell, quite unlike anything experienced in countries that have an abundance of rain. It is the smell of a hot parched land receiving the miracle of water.
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As a South African I was drawn to this book because of the subject matter,
Its a fictional story based on fact, and deals with the unjust resettlement of the SAN bushman from the Kalahari.
The writing style is truly evocative of Africa and you can literally smell the bush with each and every page turn.
Its an exciting storyline keeping you guessing along each subplot,
I found myself back in Africa experiencing the majestic sunsets, the warmth of the people and the smell of parched earth at the beginning of a rainstorm.
Highly recommended.
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This book written with passion is well worth a read. It describes the life and sadness of the Bushman as they are driven out of their traditional lands. The story leads the reader through exciting adventures as the main characters come in conflict with each other. Descriptions of fauna and flora are excellent and the plot exceptional. It is a 'Must Read'.
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Dare to Flee by Phil Graham is a good book. I have just read this and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. It tells the story of bushmen in the Kalahari desert and their struggle to continue living the life they have lived for over 20000 years. After diamonds are discovered in the desert the bushmen are forcibly moved to resettlement areas that are totally alien to everything they have known. Consequently they suffer great hardships all in the name of progress.
This seemingly is happening even now or has actually happened already. Little snippets throughout the story tell a lot about these people and their way of life. This is all woven into the story of Xai a bushman who has reason to go after someone who causes great harm to his 'family'. It tells of the people he meets along the way who help him reach his goal.
As I said I thoroughly enjoyed Dare to Flee and it certainly made me stop and think about the injustices done to these people that the world never gets to hear about. I found this book hard to put down as I wanted to find out what happens next to Xai and his quest. It's a great book and one that is well worth reading.
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