'The Poisonwood Bible' by
Barbara Kingsolver. An excellent novel that traces the story of a Baptist family that makes the daring move from Georgia to the Belgian Congo in the late 1950's, and the parallels of their existence and exploits with the prevailing social and political situations in the post-colonial atmosphere of that country. A must read for all you English lovers and connoisseurs of poignant literature alike.
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Spoiler Alert!