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Jan 22, 2010 · Alexander McCall Smith has sometimes been criticized for portraying an unreal Africa, but the creator of a series of detective novels set in Botswana believes writers are unfairly condemned for ...
Aug 14, 2013 · Born in what is now Zimbabwe, best-selling Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith has shown millions of Americans a lighter, more human side of Africa. Best known for the “No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” series of novels, Smith is also emeritus professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh, and a world renowned expert on […]
Alexander McCall Smith: The author on the lie of 'failed' Africa, swearing in public, and travels with his teapot. The Zimbabwean-born British author believes that there is a mindset that...
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Feb 24, 2015 · Alexander McCall Smith on writing about African culture The writer discusses his broadly positive perspective on a continent which is often portrayed as beset with problems. Release date:
Apr 26, 2004 · A lexander Mccall Smith is fond of a fat–make that traditionally built–woman named Precious. Their dalliance began as many a relationship has, during a holiday in France.
Apr 4, 2011 · In this clip, the two discuss the great waves of social change sweeping across North Africa and the Middle East. Andrew McCall Smith ponders whether or not the events in Tunisia, Egypt and other countries could begin a revolution in the international understanding of Africa.
Jun 12, 2010 · In the Ladies' Detective books, there's a deep love for Africa at the heart of every story. Was that part of your goal—to portray a peaceful vision of Africa and counter the...
