Coming of Age in Botswana is a sequel to the memoir, Growing up in the Mandara Mountains, set in Nigeria. Heather, Adrian and their young daughters exchanged the mountain scenery for Botswana’s vast landscape of deserts and abundant wildlife. Their educational work took them the length and breadth of the country at a time when there were few paved roads. They witnessed the independence of Zimbabwe and problems of apartheid South Africa. Throughout the book key international events are mentioned which give the reader context. Heather is available for talks and workshops on Writing Memoir. Contact rosserheather@heatherosser.com Website: www.heatherrosser.com
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