The true story of a London schoolteacher, who, tired
of the rat race and brooding over a failed relationship, uproots and volunteers
to teach in rural Africa for two years. Sent to the Republic of Zambia with a
remit to teach maths, HIV and Gender awareness, he finds eager pupils
struggling in a tough environment. In between battling snakes, stomach bugs and
death-defying bus journeys , Mark finds both hope in unusual places, and
corruption where he least expects. This memoir is both a recollection of his
more vivid memories of eastern province, and his reflections on problems in
Zambia and their possible causes. It is also a useful study of the physical and
psychological challenges that a volunteer may face in Africa
