Search - Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood

There are books and movies that I love, but can't bear to experience again, and this was without a doubt one of them.
Alexandra's childhood is so foreign to my own that I was spellbound by it. I went from horrified to angry to amused to heartbroken and back to horrified several times throughout. The book weighed on me like a sad movie for long afterward.
If you don't like books that are emotionally draining, this one isn't for you. But if you need an eye opener to dysfunction and danger, this definitely is.

This biography reminded me of "Running with Scissors " with is blunt descriptions of a harsh upbringing and highly difunctional parents. Ms. Fuller is able to retell the events of her life with insight and humor. A very good read.

Entertaining and honest. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The author's abilities never lead you to think that she is trying to impress you with her use of language. I related to her family experiences and the perspectives where told from a child's perspective. A good read.

I didn't find this book interesting enough to finish. The author jumped around a lot and made it difficult to follow. The writing style was boring.

This is a beautifully written memoir of a an English family's life in Africa. It is told by "Bobo", Alexandra Fuller, in a compelling and descriptive style that will have you hooked in the first chapter. This tale is sad; three of the five Fuller children do not survive infancy, but it is also humorous in parts. A wonderful read.

This book is awsome, beautiful, terrible. I will be thinking about this one for a long time.

a very enjoyable read. having spent time in africa, i appreciated her honesty - admitting that she grew up in a family that believed in white superiority. i just wished i could have gotten a bit more insight into her parents - why they chose to live in zimbabwe during the midst of a war of independence.

Interesting biography, I read it in a day. The author now lives in Wyoming which is where I live. It's nothing like Africa but can seem like it at times. I do recommend this book.

Great story of a poor British childhood in the former Rhodesia. A real treasure.

The autobiography of a woman who was brought to Africa as a child and spent her life there with difficult parents, and tribesmen in several counties

I have not read the book. The info. on the back of the book, was interesting. kind of drew me to it.

This is a story of growing up in Africa with a mother who is deep in the bottle. According to a friend who is from South Africa, it is right on the money. Humorous, poignant. You won't want to put it down.

Didn't like it

I loved this book and hesitated a long time before passing it on.

Amazing story.

very interesting book about a quirky family

Excellent

I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend. It is worth reading.

A candid look at her African childhood. "In wry adn sometimes hilarious prose, she stares down disater and looks back with rage and love at the life of an extraordinary family in an extraordinary time."

good read!