Books from Central African Republic
9 popular central african books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around Africa Challenge" were written by authors from Central African Republic.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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Balénguindi by Benoît Kongbo FR
Country: Africa / Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Description:
A travers ce recueil de nouvelles, l'on découvre la vie des Centrafricains, enfants de la rue, chasseurs, chercheurs de diamants, pêcheurs des rives de l'oubangui. Une vie où se mêlent étroitement modernité et tradition, réalité et mystères . Ce recueil exprime aussi la révolte d'une jeunesse contre la corruption, contre la misère des enfants de la rue et contre certaines pratiques héritées du passé comme l'excision.
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Co-Wives, Co-Widows by Adrienne Yabouza EN
Country: Africa / Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Description:
Co-Wives, Co-Widows is the first adult work of fiction from the Central African Republic to be translated into English. This is the story of Ndongo Passy and Grekpoubou, the two widows of Lidou. Following their husband's sudden and unexplained death, they find themselves fighting tooth and nail for all that is important to them. A playful, bittersweet, story full of dry wit and local colour, set against a backdrop of political instability, corruption and the friction between the old and the new in Bangui in the Central African Republic.
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Daba's Travels from Ouadda to Bangui by Makombo Bamboté EN
Country: Africa / Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Description:
A boy from the Central African Republic leaves his village on a brief vacation that becomes a lengthy absence as he makes many new friends and gets an education.
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La pluie lave le ciel : roman by Adrienne Yabouza FR
Country: Africa / Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Description:
"""Ma soeur, c'est comment ? On a gagné. On a bien gagné même si on a quelques bosses. Demain, tout le monde parlera de nous. Tout le monde saura ce qu'on a dit, ce qu'on a fait..." Elles finirent leur jus. Monalisa demanda : "On a parlé pour le président ou pour les rebelles ? On a parlé, c'est tout." Rien n'était déjà très reluisant dans la République des Murmures, mais cette fois c'est du pire tout pire, du sauve-qui-peut, parce que vraiment rien ne va plus : les rebelles islamistes sont là, aux portes du pouvoir ! Le président M'Mollo M'Mollo doit faire sa valise avant d'être exfiltré vers... continue
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Myosotis : Un amor enigmático by Bégong-Bodoli Betina ES
Country: Africa / Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Description:
Por una tarde soleada, Bewori, un joven alumno, da un beso a Myosotis, una jovencita inocente, mientras se divierten persiguiéndose por la maleza. Comprueba el muchacho que la saliva de la chica es suculenta. Es el principio de una aventura amorosa que los dos jóvenes van a experimentar. Poco a poco, el amor de los dos se afianza, y Bewori pide a su padre a que vaya a hacer la petición de mano de su querida. Después de muchas reservas, éste acaba por cumplir la voluntad de su hijo. Más tarde, la familia de Myosotis la trae a casa de los padres de Bewori. Desde entonces, los dos jóvenes van a v... continue
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The Magic Doll : A Children's Book Inspired by African Art by Adrienne Yabouza EN
Country: Africa / Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Description:
Families of all kinds will appreciate this simple tale of love and longing, motherhood and magic. In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman's belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana, while also depicting the deep love a mother has for her children. Élodie Nouhen's subtle, gorg... continue