From the Back Cover
Kirkus Review
"A beguiling, frank an unpretentious memoir of life in Africa." Small Press Book Review:
"The continual freshness and honesty of the author's clear-sighted look into herself and what surrounds her is reason enough to read her story from beginning to end."
Midwest Book Review:
"Highly recommended reading for those who appreciate engaging biographies of interesting people caught up in usual circumstances told with honesty and humor.
"Melinda’s agile, humorous and non-pretentious style makes a tender and delicious reading … a must in Kenya lovers’ bookshelves."
Jan Bark,
Managing Editor
Adventurous Traveler.com
"At the core of this book is a woman you'd like to spend time with. She's adventurous, energetic, romantic and funny. It's a delightful story."
Holger Brune
Castrop-Rauxel Deutschland
Amazon.com reviewer
"Jambo Mama" is a remedy for travelers, a piece of Africa, which you can carry in your pocket".
Bernise O’Reilly
"Forget Karen Blixen, this is ‘Out Of Africa’ for the next millennium!"
