How de body? : one man's terrifying journey through an African war

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Title:

Author:

Voeten, Teun.

ISBN:

9780312282196

Personal Author:

Voeten, Teun.

Uniform Title:

How de body? English

Edition:

1st U.S. ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2002.

Physical Description:

ix, 308 p. : ill., map ; 22 cm.

General Note:

Originally published in Dutch: Amsterdam : Meulenhoff, c2000.

Abstract:

"In 1998, acclaimed photojournalist Teun Voeten headed to Sierra Leone for what he thought would be a standard assignment on the child soldiers there. But the cease-fire ended just as he arrived, and the clash between the military junta and the West African peacekeeping troops forced him to hide in the bush from rebels who were intent on killing him.".

"How de Body? ("How are you?" in Sierra Leone's creole English) is an account of the conflict that has been raging in the country for nearly a decade - and how Voeten nearly became a casualty. Accessible and conversational, it's a look into the dangerous diamond trade that fuels the conflict, the legacy of war practices such as forced amputations, the tragic use of child soldiers, and more. The book is also a tribute to the people who never make the headlines: Eddie Smith, a BBC correspondent who eventually helps Voeten escape; Alfred Kanu, a school principal who risks his life to keep his students and teachers going amid the bullets and raids; and Padre Victor, who runs a safe haven for former child soldiers; among others." "Featuring Voeten's black-and-white photos from his multiple trips to the conflict area, How de Body? is a testament to a relatively unknown tragedy."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Insurgency -- Sierra Leone -- History -- 20th century.

Geographic Term:

Sierra Leone -- History -- Civil War, 1991-

Sierra Leone -- Social conditions -- 1961-

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol042/2001058496.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/hol054/2001058496.html

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In 1998, acclaimed photojournalist Teun Voeten headed to Sierra Leone for what he thought would be a standard assignment on the child soldiers there. But the cease-fire ended just as he arrived, and the clash between the military junta and the West African peace-keeping troops forced him to hide in the bush from rebels who were intent on killing him. How de Body? ("how are you?" in Sierra Leone's Creole English) is a dramatic account of the conflict that has been raging in the country for nearly a decade-and how Voeten nearly became a casualty of it. Accessible and conversational, it's a look into the dangerous diamond trade that fuels the conflict, the legacy of war practices such as forced amputations, the tragic use of child soldiers, and more. The book is also a tribute to the people who never make the headlines: Eddy Smith, a BBC correspondentwho eventually helps Voeten escape; Alfred Kanu, a school principal who risks his life to keep his students and teachers going amidst the bullets and raids; and Padre Victor, who runs a safe haven for ex-child soldiers; among others. Featuring Voeten's stunning black-and-white photos from his multiple trips to the conflict area, How de Body? is a crucial testament to a relatively unknown tragedy.