AFRICA JOURNAL 1 - Tecno-Libro

Upon his entrance to Gabon, West Africa, Britz learns there is no French word for "paramedic." Still, he's more than a medical professional. He's a diplomat, a righter of wrongs, and a man of unshakeable faith. He has no problem getting his hands dirty, and his firm sense of right and wrong allows for no fear during his daily trials. He loves children, God, building up his brothers, dogs, sky-rending storms, and country music. Kidnappers, thugs, thieves, murderers, and witch doctors take heed. Dr. Richard has his sights set on you, and your life will never be the same.Africa Journal I comprises Britz's correspondence with friends and family back home during his time working in Gabon and Nigeria. His almost daily reports of success and failure, hope and wrenching sorrow speak of the changes wrought in him even as he tries to make changes for his brothers and sisters in the bush.Sometimes his work consists of sitting counterweight on the hood of a 4-wheeler during a drilling rig tow. Other times his work has him sitting on the dirt floor of?a hut deep in the bush, surrounded by wildly painted juju men and heav