December Book Club: Benin

Join us to read a book from one of the 54 countries in Africa each month.

Get a copy of the book in any format you prefer (physical, audio, or e-book).

Meetings go like this:
Check-in and introductions.
Brief info on the author.
Personal reviews and observations.
Notable quotes.
Final ratings.

Check out past events for the 37 books we have read so far.

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Book #38 is Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music by Angélique Kidjo and Rachel Wenrick.

“In Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music, Angélique reveals the details of her dangerous escape into France, and how she rose from poverty to become a Grammy Award-winning artist and an international sensation at the top of Billboard's World Album chart.

Born in the West African nation of Benin, Angélique Kidjo grew up surrounded by the rich sounds, rhythms, and storytelling of traditional Beninese culture. When the Communists took over, they silenced her dynamic culture and demanded that she sing in praise of them. In Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music, Angélique reveals the details of her dangerous escape into France, and how she rose from poverty to become a Grammy Award–winning artist and an international sensation at the top of Billboard's World Albums chart. She also explains why it's important to give back by sharing stories from her work as a UNICEF ambassador and as founder of the Batonga Foundation, which gives African girls access to education.”

Happy reading and see you then.