African Friends and Money Matters, Second Edition Revised

4.5 stars. The writing is a bit dense and repetitive(especially towards the end), but this book changed the way I think about Westerner vs. non-westerner mentality. Very practical and useful. I read this while in Africa, and I saw firsthand many of these principles. I benefited from this greatly!......more

Helpful to read if you've never experienced an African context or some other undeveloped society. in that case, the book will introduce you to challenges and situations you may have never imagined. On the other hand, not terribly helpful in offering evaluations or solutions for how Westenrs should re......more

Sometimes I finish a book and I think "that was nice." Other times I finish a book knowing it may have been one of the most important books I've read in a long time, and such was the case here. I have not only spent a significant amount of time living in Africa, but am married to someone who grew up......more

I consider this a must read for any Westerners serving/living in Africa for longer term. It’s an informative book about the author's observed cultural differences between the West and Africa. At the very end, Maranz gives a few brief tips on how to respond to situations while in an African country.......more

Heading to Africa? Read this! This author cleared up so much confusion upon my arrival in Africa. I read this book twice; once before arriving in Africa, coming from the United States, and once while in Africa. The first time, much of what the author had to say felt abstract. To a westerner, just ver......more