Michael Arden
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Tim Butcher:
Hi Tim, Great to hear from you! Did you hear references to “African Science” while in Liberia? Basically it refers to what we’d call the black arts. Often even the power of suggestion would trigger fearful reactions by our neighbors because the belief is so strong. Inspired by Blood River I’m planning to soon read Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa. Best, Michael
Tim Butcher
Jason will be thrilled you are going to tackle his book. He is passionate about DRC, one the most knowledgeable sources on the country currently. I had not quite heard the term `African Science’ but the scenario you lay out is certainly familiar: a belief system so strong it changes expectations/behaviours/actions. I have to say I found my Liberian adventure illuminating in this regard, this belief system (I would prefer to call it `faith’) underscoring so much of life in the more remote areas. Best, TimB
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McNutt M
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Tim Butcher:
Hi Tim. Thanks for your note! I really enjoyed your book. It was quite the one-two punch as I had just wrapped up another cool book ("Send More Idiots") and that author sent me a note, too! If goodreads keeps putting me in touch with the folks who actually write the books, I'm gonna be spending all day on this site! Do you have a new one in the works? Will McNutt
Anita
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Tim Butcher:
Dear Mr. Butcher! I absolutely loved Blood River, as well as the way you narrated it. Is there perhaps an audio version of Chasing the Devil? I can't seem to find it. Listening to it would be so much more of a personal experience, than reading it. Thank you, and please keep up with the extraordinary travels and writing!
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