Books from Seychelles
3 popular seychellois books
Travel the world without leaving your chair.
The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around Africa Challenge" were written by authors from Seychelles.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
1.
40 years : For my 40th Birthday, I pause to share 40 poems then I shall be on my way. by RITAH EN
Country: Africa / Seychelles
Seychelles
Description:
What does one do on turning 40? Ritah, the author, decided to publish 40 poems. Simple to follow, the book offers a round trip from childhood to the age of 40. Seychelles is the idyllic paradise for a holiday; Ritah offers a view of not just a holiday destination but her home with all the ups and downs of daily life. Ritah shares a sincere and organic tableau of her life up to her 40th birthday. Through the 40 poems, Ritah colours her childhood with her family, school, growing up, travelling, bright and shaded sides of the islands, soul searching and her wishes.
2.
Echoes of the oasis by A.R. Tirant EN
Country: Africa / Seychelles
Seychelles
Description:
In early 1900 on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles, women were confined to specific roles and expectations, and custom and traditions prevailed with reverence. But, 16 year old Anna, being passionate, nature-loving and rebellious, wanted more out of life. The book tells the emotional and dramatic story of Anna’s younger years. Forbidden love brought joy and meaning to her life, but it was quickly followed by a dreadful smallpox epidemic that brought tragedy to Mahe’s Victoria hospital where Anna worked. Would she survived the ordeal ?
3.
Poems and Short Stories of Seychelles and Beyond by Marion Zarqani Gendron EN
Country: Africa / Seychelles
Seychelles
Description:
Do you wish to be inspired into an actual presence in the Seychelles? The Seychelles and Beyond is an experience of the captivating endearment of these magical islands set in a tropical paradise.This is much more than a travel experience ?