Rat roads
Jacques Pauw
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Rat roads
by Jacques Pauw
Published
2012
Publisher
Zebra
Pages
299
ISBN-13
9781770223370
ISBN-10
1770223371
Description
In this extraordinary book, celebrated journalist Jacques Pauw gives a human face to some of the most tumultuous events in recent African history. Rat Roads chronicles the remarkable journey of Kennedy Gihana, a young Tutsi man who survived the genocide in Rwanda, committed horrifying atrocities in Africa's bloodiest civil war and walked thousands of kilometers to South Africa. Once in South Africa he slept in parks, lived as a street child and worked as a low-paid security guard until he had saved enough money to enroll for a law degree. In 2011 he took the podium at the University of Pretoria to receive a master's degree in law. Rat Roads combines many strands of what life in Africa, and South Africa, is like for a large proportion of people. Besides being the chronicle of one man's unforgettable journey, it addresses topical issues such as civil conflict, xenophobia and the plight of refugees, and will open people's eyes to the reality of life on the streets. It is a story of horror and adversity, and of triumph and hope. A searingly honest, brutal story of endurance and tenacity, but with an ultimate message of hope, it takes the reader on a journey through the most turbulent times in recent African history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rat roads?
This edition of Rat roads has approximately 299 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rat roads?
For most readers, Rat roads typically takes between 6h 14m and 4h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rat roads?
The estimated word count for Rat roads is approximately 74,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rat roads?
Rat roads was written by Jacques Pauw.
When was Rat roads published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.