Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa by Peter Godwin is a gripping memoir of growing up in Rhodesia during the country’s violent struggle for independence. Through the eyes of young Godwin, readers witness the beauty of Africa alongside the brutality of war, racial conflict, and colonial collapse. From childhood adventures to harrowing encounters with guerrilla warfare and his reluctant role as a soldier, Godwin delivers an unforgettable coming-of-age story amid the chaos of a nation’s transformation into Zimbabwe.
