IN THE COMPANY OF MEN

The Ebola Tales

Veronique Tadjo author Veronique Tadjo translator John Cullen translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HopeRoad Publishing Ltd

Published:15th Apr '21

Should be back in stock very soon

IN THE COMPANY OF MEN cover

The story in IN THE COMPANY OF MEN captures the devastating effects of the Ebola outbreak through the lives of two boys and their family.

In IN THE COMPANY OF MEN, the narrative unfolds through the lens of a tragic event—the Ebola outbreak that swept through West Africa. The story begins with two boys who leave their village to hunt in a nearby forest, filled with innocence and joy as they shoot bats and prepare their meal over an open flame. However, this moment of childhood bliss quickly turns into a harrowing tale as they fall victim to a deadly disease that neither traditional remedies nor modern medical interventions can combat. Their untimely deaths mark the beginning of a heartbreaking journey for their family.

As the boys' father grapples with the loss, the community is engulfed in fear and sorrow. Experts issue warnings about the dangers of contact with the sick, but such advice comes too late for many. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by the family, particularly the eldest daughter, who is sent away in a desperate bid for survival. The story not only highlights the fragility of life but also the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.

IN THE COMPANY OF MEN serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of humanity and the delicate balance between life and death. Through its exploration of loss, grief, and the fight for survival, the book invites readers to reflect on their own humanity and the impact of global crises on individual lives.

A powerful poetic ode to life in a country of ancient customs, ravaged by death..A magnificent and essential text' Le Figaro;'A powerful poetic ode to life in a country of ancient customs, ravaged by death. A magnificent and essential text' Le Figaro; '[Tadjo] intertwines facts, well-known songs, legends, poems, fictionalized testimonials, and documentary prose in the stirring orality of this novel to give voice to the humanitarian disaster.Realistic, painterly and poetic, the impeccably structured polyvocal novel registers the urgency, despair, commitment, dedication and solidarity that Ebola provokes and leaves one shivering' World Literature Today

ISBN: 9781913109790

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235 pages