Journal Entry 1 by seethroughfaith from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Bought secondhand in England for £2.50. In very good condition.

Product Description
The Ndebele people of Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, from whom these stories originate, are renowned as the proud descendants of the Zulu nation. They are also the possessors of a language rich in beauty and musicality. From animal fables to mysterious forces residing in the landscape, this collection demonstrates the wealth and variety of African folk tales and the particular magic of Africa's spiritual roots: a sense of unity with the environment. Simple, surprising, cruel and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales remain as fresh and vital as the original African idiom.

About the Author
Alexander McCall Smith is best known for his series of No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books, bestsellers in the UK and America. A practising Professor of Medical Law and the author of over 50 books, ranging from children's fiction to folk tales to The Criminal Law of Botswana, he lives in Edinburgh.  

Journal Entry 2 by seethroughfaith at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Tuesday, February 01, 2011

horrible label in this - so changing it and now moving to the new TBR bookshelf. Hope I get to it soon ....