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Inside the Crocodile: The Papua New Guinea Journals Kindle Edition
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About the Author
Dr Trish Nicholson, writer, social anthropologist and world traveller, has twenty years of experience of international development in the Asia Pacific. During her five years in the West Sepik province of Papua New Guinea, she served as Honorary Consul for the British High Commission.
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- ASIN : B010G81A3Q
- Publisher : Matador (25 June 2015)
- Language : English
- File size : 11495 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 289 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 178462442X
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Accurate account of life in PNG from the perspective of a person who has lived there. Similar experiences and insightful understanding of how people work in this fascinating country.
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Ernest Swain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great story from this author
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2015Verified Purchase
Another great story from this author. A true story of adventure, excitement and danger, that makes me realise what a brave and resourceful lady this is. A frighteningly dangerous environment and a situation that becomes life threatening from malaria - and not least, natives that still practice head-hunting. Great photographs too.
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Nathalie
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Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2016Verified Purchase
A good insight of what it feels to live in PNG as a foreigner.

Ken G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read on a complex and fascinating subject.
Reviewed in the United States on 28 September 2015Verified Purchase
Ms. Nicholson's book is both entertaining and very well written. She quickly draws the reader in to the challenges and rewards of her posting in Papua New Guinea, bringing to life on the pages a fascinating part of the world.
What most impressed me about her book is the sensitivity with which she avoids getting caught up in the competing stereotypical narratives which tend to dominate such accounts: either the "wonderful Westerners bringing wisdom to backward lands" or "the terrible Westerners destroying the paradise they are visiting." Her vivid and unflinching accounts extend her sympathies in all directions, and end up giving an unusually balanced picture of the complex interaction between Western and traditional ways. Nicholson never preaches, but her book provides much basis for reflection. (I've traveled in PNG and have done development work elsewhere, so it was refreshing to read such a realistic account.)
But most of all, it is simply a very engaging read, written by an impressive lady. You'll have a hard time putting it down, as you wonder what adventure or setback she will encounter next. Strongly recommended.
What most impressed me about her book is the sensitivity with which she avoids getting caught up in the competing stereotypical narratives which tend to dominate such accounts: either the "wonderful Westerners bringing wisdom to backward lands" or "the terrible Westerners destroying the paradise they are visiting." Her vivid and unflinching accounts extend her sympathies in all directions, and end up giving an unusually balanced picture of the complex interaction between Western and traditional ways. Nicholson never preaches, but her book provides much basis for reflection. (I've traveled in PNG and have done development work elsewhere, so it was refreshing to read such a realistic account.)
But most of all, it is simply a very engaging read, written by an impressive lady. You'll have a hard time putting it down, as you wonder what adventure or setback she will encounter next. Strongly recommended.
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Ramdas Iyer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well written. At the end of it all it is a diary of an ordinary expat.
Reviewed in the United States on 6 January 2018Verified Purchase
This book is not for everyone. Having recently returned from png I wanted to understand the inner workings of this failed state. The author has highlighted very well the dedication of various locals and the expat developmental staff who achieved a semblance of a working local government.
I was tempted to stop reading many times but somehow this author pulled it off. Sometimes it seemed like she just elaborated on her daily diary.
I was tempted to stop reading many times but somehow this author pulled it off. Sometimes it seemed like she just elaborated on her daily diary.

personaobscura
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid but dry
Reviewed in the United States on 13 April 2018Verified Purchase
Good personal story with an emphasis on the bureaucratic experience. Would have liked more personal interactions and more about the culture, rituals and how she acquired some of her artifacts