Review of Zindabad!

[Sharill Rasowo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Zindabad!" by Raphael Wilkins.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Raphael Wilkins' travel memoir Zindabad! is about his experience as a foreign consultant in the field of education. His trips cover eight nations on five continents. The author provides us with a window into the world of education consulting and the associated bureaucracy. Along with learning about the organization the author works for, we also get to observe how local governments operate in various nations.

I liked reading the author's astute observations about the regional traditions of the different areas he had traveled. In particular, his descriptions of the topography of the numerous locales he visited were vivid. His caustic humor was likewise funny to me. This made the topic of global education systems—which one might consider to be dry—more interesting. I also valued the author's candor. He was blunt in his criticism and praise of the different local authorities and locations he visited. The author was able to draw attention to the distinctive features of each location he visited, including Karachi, Lagos, Taipei, and more.

The level of education in numerous countries, including Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, and other locations, was fascinating to observe. It was amazing to observe how various preconceptions the author had about particular locations were either confirmed or disproved.

I'll admit that there were some parts of the trip that made me nervous, particularly when it came to getting to the airports and boarding the planes. It was fascinating to observe the author successfully complete his different excursions and reach his destination. It was fantastic to learn interesting things about people like Narendra Modi, Chiang Kai-shek, and others. The author did a fantastic job of peppering in historical information about the many locations he visited.

Although some readers might find the author's point of view a little jaded, I couldn't think of anything I didn't appreciate about this book. However, I thought it was an accurate representation of how education is practiced all around the world. Each leg of the author's journey was clearly indicated, making it simple to follow along.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it was a fascinating look at several nations' customs and educational policies. While reading the book, I didn't find a single typo, spelling mistake, or grammar mistake, which led me to conclude that the book was exceptionally well-edited. Because it includes a detailed account of the author's travels, I suggest this book to readers who are interested in travelogues. Additionally, I would suggest this book to those who are interested in global education systems.

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[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

Wow, I haven't read a memoir about travel yet. I love to know some education systems from different countries, also customs and traditions, and this book contains them. I love to read it soon. Wonderful review!