The Expatriate Town Clerk

How does a young man with a debilitating stammer, a harsh background of broken relationships and no qualifications make his way in this world? The inspiring and often humorous course of Ron's life provides surprising answers, moving through numerous twists and turns to the improbable international development role as Town Clerk of Lilongwe, Malawi's capital city in the heart of Africa. Running away to join the army as a teenager and subsequent deployment in Aden is followed by determined, systematic pursuit of education. All this time signs of the loss of innocence and sexual awakening appear as character is forged. After posts in the UK, adjustment to African ways proves a challenge, not least the chaotic lack of administrative structure and the snootiness of the British expatriate set. Yet new friendships and a sense of professional purpose combine to add fulfilment to the unfolding African adventure.

ISBN:	9781788309110
Publisher:	Olympia Publishers
Imprint:	Olympia Publishers
Published date:	29 Apr 2021
DEWEY:	941.085092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	254
Weight:	380g
Height:	140mm
Width:	205mm
Spine width:	20mm

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