Out of Africa
Out of Africa
Isak Dinesen
Hillary Clinton
One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?"
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Out of Africa

Out of Africa

Isak Dinesen
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Isak Dinesen
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Amidst the verdant hills near Nairobi, on a sprawling four-thousand-acre coffee plantation, unfolds the evocative tapestry of "Out of Africa" by Isak Dinesen. This memoir, a lyrical homage to the land that captured her heart, narrates Dinesen's life from 1914 to 1931 in Kenya, a period marked by both personal transformation and the poignant beauty of an era coming to an end. With the keen eye of a poet and the heart of a storyteller, Dinesen recounts her journey from a Danish bride to the sole steward of her estate, through the dissolution of her marriage and the deep, complex relationship with her lover, the enigmatic big-game hunter Denys Finch-Hatton. Each page is imbued with the spirit of the African landscape, its wildlife, and its people, who taught her the art of storytelling, an art that blooms splendidly throughout her narrative. "Out of Africa" is more than a memoir; it is a love letter to a continent, its simplicity and its complexity, its joys and its sorrows. Dinesen's prose weaves a captivating spell, drawing readers into a world where every sunset tells a story and every creature has a place in the grand tapestry of life. Through her eyes, we experience the profound connection to the land and its inhabitants, a bond that transcends time and space, leaving an indelible mark on her soul and, in turn, on ours. This masterpiece, a testament to Dinesen's formidable skill as a storyteller and her unwavering affection for Africa, stands as a beacon for those who believe in the power of stories to transcend borders, to teach, and to heal.

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Released
1937
1 Jan
Length
401
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One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?"
You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.
— Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa

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