I liked the main characters courage of leavinig her whole life to do something she truly believed in. And the passion she shows in what she does. The sad understandings she must come to when she realizes how different the culture she enters is. And the fact that she let's feelings out in the end that are frowned upon in that culture but by doing so she hopes she can help at least her lust interest see there is more to this world and he is not wrong in seeing or believeing that.

The reason I mention this is that the story itself is as simplistic as the traditional values this particular tribe has followed for ions. The story also evolves at a slow pace. As a book leader, I try to create discussion topics or questions on my own and I didn't feel confident that I knew enough about African culture or even my own concerning philanthropy in Africa. However, if someone in the club had relevant experience or knowledge it would definitely spark a lot of conversation. It took me a long time to finish this book because the story does move quite slowly; however, I wouldn't give it up. I'm glad I did not. The last 30 pages are the best part of the book and an ending I did not anticipate that made the read worthwhile.