There Was a Country Book Reviews

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An author and a gentleman. I have read and discussed most of Uncle Chinua's books growing up with my siblings, parents, classmates and teachers. I look forward to understanding my past and making sense of the present as I discuss with my children what it means to be "ourselves" - Ibo and Nigerian in Nigeria today.

Touching. I am Igbo. My father fought in this war. Growing up I only got one side of the story, but as I aged, I began to realize that it's important to understand both sides of every story. This war was tragic, but thanks to this book and authors like Uncle Achebe, I'm coming to terms with my history (past and present).

Outstanding!. This is Achebe at his best! Well thought out prose. Refreshing to read the Biafra side of the story

Insightful. Prof. Achebe style of writing/story telling is compelling, this is documented history and definitely a great read.

Great Read. I enjoyed this book it really educated and inspired me. Professor Achebe is a master storyteller.

There was a country. The Biafran-Nigerian war was a tragedy that could have been averted just like the way Nigeria is drifting to self destruction now.Achebe is a writer that scripts things the way they are without any embellishments. He presented some portions of the before,during,and after events of the war as they were.How I wish we will learn from history,but unfortunately the African Man never does.

There was a Country. Without a doubt, Chinua Achebe is one of the greats of modern literature in the English language, and perhaps the greatest to come out of my native Nigeria and the African continent. I cannot wait to read this account. My only concern though is that he holds nothing back and that the book says a lot more that has already been said elsewhere by Achebe and others about the Biafran story.

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