My work-station and the book."Here in prison
rage contained in my breast
I patiently wait
for the clouds to gather
blown by the wind of history.
No one
can stop the rain"
- from "'Here in Prison" by Agostinho Neto, first President of Angola (1975-1979), PIDE Prison, Luanda, July 1960
I recently found myself with some time on my hands, and so I decided to pick up the slender volume which had been lying around in my bookcase for a while. For me, books often serve as a sanctuary for lived experiences and stories that resonate with the human experience, unveiling narratives that delve into historical landscapes, human resilience, and the indomitable spirit that thrives amidst adversity. "No One Can Stop the Rain: A chronicle of two foreign aid workers during the Angolan civil war," authored by surgeon Wein Cheng and financial administrator Karin Moorhouse, takes its place within this realm, offering a poignant exploration of their eight-month odyssey as aid workers in Angola.
It is written in an interesting format, with the two authors writing different sets of chapters. Wei writes with the measured grace of a surgeon, while marketing executive Karin writes with flair and flamboyance. The difference in their...
