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The Spirit of Malawi
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Beyond the headlines and stereotypes, discover what daily life really looks like for 18 million Malawians.
A firsthand account of climate change, economic inequality, and the resilience of communities living against the odds.
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About the Ebook
Susan Dalgety spent six months in Malawi, gathering voices and stories from across the country. The Spirit of Malawi moves beyond stereotypes and clichés to reveal how ordinary people navigate climate change, economic hardship, and rapid globalisation with resilience and hope.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A compelling firsthand account that goes beyond stereotypes and headlines.
- Susan Dalgety captures the voices, resilience, and humanity of ordinary Malawians.
- Addresses urgent global issues—climate change, economic inequality, digital transformation.
- Perfect for readers interested in Africa, development, and human connection.
- Written by a seasoned journalist and former Scottish government official.
- Deeply humanising and profoundly moving—a must-read for global citizens.
About the Author
SUSAN DALGETY and her husband, an economic researcher, spent six months in Malawi from May 2019, interviewing scores of people and researching the country’s history and its future prospects. During her stay, she filed a weekly ‘Letter from Malawi’ for The Scotsman. As the former head of communications for Lord McConnell, when he was First Minister of Scotland (2001-06), her first trip to Malawi was to set up the first official visit by the Scottish government, and help develop a bi-lateral co-operation agreement between the two countries, which remains in place today. She was previously chief writer on the Edinburgh Evening News, deputy leader of Edinburgh City Council and Director of Communication for Scottish Labour, as well as editor of the Wester Hailes Sentinel – Scotland’s ground-breaking community newspaper during the 1980s and ’90s This is her first book.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 19/08/2024
Print Length: 228 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781804251478
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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