Rainbows End, Lauren St. John
Rainbows End, Lauren St. John
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Rainbow's End

Author: Lauren St. John

Narrator: Bianca Amato

Unabridged: 10 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/17/2009


Synopsis

This searingly honest memoir describes growing up on an African farm during the Rhodesian Bush War and the twilight years of white colonialism in the 1970s. It also explores the shock yet euphoria of Zimbabwean independence in the 1980s as St John navigates her way through the immense personal and political changes.

The abundance and beauty of Africa and its people, as well as childhood innocence, are superbly contrasted with the insidiousness of racism, war and nationalist propaganda to create an unforgettable read - eloquent, affecting and utterly spellbinding.

About Lauren St. John

Lauren St John grew up on a farm and game reserve in Zimbabwe, in southern Africa, and now lives with her Bengal cat, Max, in England. She is the author of numerous children’s books, including the multiple-award-winning White Giraffe series, the bestselling One Dollar Horse series, and the Laura Marlin Mysteries. LaurenStJohn.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Leo

I really enjoyed this book, not least of all because it related to me on so many levels: as someone who grew up in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia); the familiarity of the places and things she mentions and the power of nostalgia; the conflicts of the heart, especially the dual sense of belonging and no......more

Goodreads review by Rebekah

My mom has always told me stories of her country. She tells me about when her dad would come back in a hyena (military vehicle) from the Rhodesian war. She tells me the story of when her dad tossed pamphlets from a plane and hit someone on the head on accident during the Rhodesian war. She tells me......more

Goodreads review by Beth

About 10 years ago, Lauren St. John began publishing a series of children's novels - the first of which was titled The White Giraffe. They featured an 11 year old girl named Martine, recently orphaned, who goes to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in Africa. They are captivating books, ful......more