congo (democratic republic)

A biography of Dikembe "Mount" Mutombo, who came to the United States from Zaire to attend Georgetown University on an academic scholarship and went on to become a basketball star with the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks.

Much of the war-torn country has largely become lawless, overrun by warlords who exploit and murder the population for their own gain. Delving into the history of the former Belgian colony, this book exposes the horror of day-to-day life in the Congo, largely precipitated by colonial exploitation and internal strife after gaining independence. It offers not only a view into the dire situation but also examines how the Western world, a part of the problem, can become a part of the solution.

Traces how a Discovery Channel writer and her scientist fianc? settled in a bonobo sanctuary in war-torn Congo, where their research enabled greater understanding of the characteristics and largely peaceful culture of the rare ape that shares 98.7 percent of human DNA.

On his way to his wedding, with his friends as attendants, a civet cat meets with extraordinary and unexpected delays.

On his way to his wedding, with his friends as attendants, a civet cat meets with extraordinary and unexpected delays.

The author shares the story of how an episode of "Oprah" inspired her to travel to Congo, discusses her experiences in what she calls the worst place in the world to be a woman, and describes her efforts to help the women of Congo by founding the national organization Run for Congo Women.