Bill Bryson - Bill Bryson's African Diary

Pros: Funny, poignant and all the profits and royalties go to the charity CARE
Cons: Too short

Bill Bryson and I are very much alike. OK, he’s bearded, and I’m not, he’s quite a lot older than I am, considerably richer than I am, and, crucially, male.

Nevertheless, we have one thing in common – we are both Americans who...

Pros: Short, funny, and serious
Cons: No real cons - it's just not an amazing book

A Walk in the Woods gave me a taste of Bill Bryson, and I wanted more. His talent in putting humour in just about anything made the prospect of reading about poverty in Kenya somewhat appealing – more than it normally would be – and so I ...

Pros: All royalties and profits are donated to CARE International.
Cons: Too short!!!

When purchasing Bill Bryson's African Diary, I was expecting an exciting adventure into the depths of a tropical rain forest or a wild African safari. What I got,instead, were portraits of rufugees and a glimpse of the slums they live in.

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Pros: Bill Bryson is always great, proceeds go to charity
Cons: Too short

This book, though short, is better than having no Bill at all. His stories are always entertaining, but this account of his trip to Africa tugs at the heart strings as well. Plus, the proceeds go to CARE, so by purchasing it you are helping to make a difference.