'Fearless Fighter' Vera Chirwa's autobiography.
She was the first Malawian woman lawyer (or first in Southern Africa, maybe both), campaigned for independence, campaigned for democracy and, together with her husband, spent may years in jail under Dr. Banda's (the Malawian dictator's) regime.
I don't think I agree with all of her politics but can not recommend this book enough. Particularly for the clear overview it gives of Malawi's political history and for the convincing conclusions she reaches about why Malawi is still so poor.....
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