The Last King of Scotland - Bookring (USA/Canada)
6 journalers for this copy...
This is the book that the film was based on.
Question What would it be like to become IDI Amin's personal Physician?
This is the story of a young Scottish Doctor drawn intot he heart of the Ugandan dictator's surreal and brutal regime. Privy to Amin's thoughts and ambitions, he is both fascinated and appalled. As Uganda plunges into civil chaos he realizes action is imperative - but which way should he jump.
This is a multi award winning book.
Question What would it be like to become IDI Amin's personal Physician?
This is the story of a young Scottish Doctor drawn intot he heart of the Ugandan dictator's surreal and brutal regime. Privy to Amin's thoughts and ambitions, he is both fascinated and appalled. As Uganda plunges into civil chaos he realizes action is imperative - but which way should he jump.
This is a multi award winning book.
Due to the High uptake forthis Ring I managed to get a second copy from a friend.
This book is heading to the USA-Canada.
So first port of call is Canada
-PinkElephant- Canada - will ship Internationally
Kobie03 Canada - Will ship Internationally
Megan2112 USA - Will ship USA only (has asked to be skipped)
Catwoman USA - will ship USA/Canada
Rrrcaron USA - Will ship Internationally
tuff517 USA - Will ship Internationally
Then home to me Smurphie in Scotland in the UK
I have enclosed an envelope with a Postcard of the Castle where I work in Scotland.
Hope you all enjoy this ring and if you have any problems please do PM me.
This book is heading to the USA-Canada.
So first port of call is Canada
-PinkElephant- Canada - will ship Internationally
Kobie03 Canada - Will ship Internationally
Megan2112 USA - Will ship USA only (has asked to be skipped)
Catwoman USA - will ship USA/Canada
Rrrcaron USA - Will ship Internationally
tuff517 USA - Will ship Internationally
Then home to me Smurphie in Scotland in the UK
I have enclosed an envelope with a Postcard of the Castle where I work in Scotland.
Hope you all enjoy this ring and if you have any problems please do PM me.
I caught it!! Very, very excited to read this book - it's arrived at a very opportune time too as I have had nothing to read for a while so can't wait to get into this!
Ta very much, Smurphie! Loved the postcards too :o)
-PinkElephant-
Ta very much, Smurphie! Loved the postcards too :o)
-PinkElephant-
Sorry it has taken me so long to read this book - homework is a pest, and too interfering.
I loved, loved, loved this book. Almost more than I loved the movie; which was very different from the book but in an interesting way. Giles Foden writes so convincingly as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan that you almost think that it was him who was a doctor for Idi Amin! Everything is described with such amazing detail and care, I found this book extremely engrossing and consuming.
Thanks so much for allowing me to be a participant in this Ring, Smurphie. I enjoyed reading this book very, very much.
Have PM'ed Kobie03 for their address, and will journal again when I have posted the book along.
-PinkElephant-
I loved, loved, loved this book. Almost more than I loved the movie; which was very different from the book but in an interesting way. Giles Foden writes so convincingly as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan that you almost think that it was him who was a doctor for Idi Amin! Everything is described with such amazing detail and care, I found this book extremely engrossing and consuming.
Thanks so much for allowing me to be a participant in this Ring, Smurphie. I enjoyed reading this book very, very much.
Have PM'ed Kobie03 for their address, and will journal again when I have posted the book along.
-PinkElephant-
Posted yesterday (June 8) ... sorry I forgot to journal until now!
Enjoy and thanks again to Smurphie. :)
Enjoy and thanks again to Smurphie. :)
Journal Entry 6 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Friday, June 15, 2007
Arrived in the mail today, this will be my weekend reading. Thanks Smurphie the postcard is a special touch.
Journal Entry 7 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Saturday, June 16, 2007
the writing is beautiful, thus reading about such complex dark story is enjoyable. His descriptive detailed account of Amin's regime and his feeling for Africa keeps the reader's interest and shows his fascination with Amin while being appalled at his actions. A great read.
Will send on as soon as I get address for Megan2112
Will send on as soon as I get address for Megan2112
Journal Entry 8 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Megan2112 wants to be skipped, she's already read the book. I'll contact the next on list.
Journal Entry 9 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
In the mail to Catwoman.
Received and have started reading it.
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For some reason I thought this book was non-fiction. I was approx 1/3 through before I realized it was fiction. In spite of that confusion, I enjoyed the story. Thanks for sharing this book as a bookring.
I mailed this on to Rrrcaron this morning.
For some reason I thought this book was non-fiction. I was approx 1/3 through before I realized it was fiction. In spite of that confusion, I enjoyed the story. Thanks for sharing this book as a bookring.
I mailed this on to Rrrcaron this morning.
Received this in the mail today. I have a few to read beforehand, but it shouldn't take long.
Ruth
Ruth
First of all- sorry for holding this book so long! Working two jobs has taken its toll on my reading time. Sending on to the next reader tomorrow. I really enjoyed this read. I found the doctor's fascination with Amin to be realistic. I can understand why he stayed, but was very relieved he made it out. I'm sure people with close relations to Sadam must have dealt with the same kind of situations. Fear vs. fascination. Thanks again for your patience - the book is on the move!
Ruth
Ruth
Received this yesterday, will start ASAP.
