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When he's not breaking through security to shake the hands of Nikita Khrushchev, he is crashing his scooter through a border between Jordan and Israel in the then partitioned Jerusalem, amidst a hail of gunfire, escaping an assassination attempt in Jordan, or dodging the bullets of eager security agents around…
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1 author picked An African Abroad as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book because it felt like traveling the world through the sharp, witty, and fearless eyes of Olabisi Ajala. His journey across continents was not just about adventure but about challenging stereotypes and embracing the unknown.
The way he navigates different cultures with humor and resilience made me reflect on my own travels in a whole new way.
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