Whatever You Do, Don't Run

Book cover of Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide

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A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: "only food runs!" With a new introduction and new material from the authorIn the tradition of Bill Bryson, a new writer brings us the lively adventures and biting wit of an African safari guide. Peter Allison gives us…

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1 author picked Whatever You Do, Don't Run as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Tony Park

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I know Peter – we josh each other and trade funny insults on social media. I hate to say it, but he is a very funny guy. Safari guide memoirs are a dime a dozen in Africa, but this one stands out from the pack because it is both humorous and moving. Peter has a wonderful self-deprecating style and tells, hilariously, of some of his epic failures as a young Australian finding his way in the African bush. Peter loves Botswana, and his passion shines through in this book.

From Tony's list on to read on an African safari.