Scribbling The Cat by Alexandra Fuller

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“Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier” is a memoir written by Alexandra Fuller, published in 2004. In this book, Fuller recounts her experiences traveling through war-torn Mozambique and Zimbabwe with a former soldier from the Rhodesian Bush War.

The memoir follows Fuller’s journey as she accompanies her friend, K, on a trip to revisit his past and confront the traumas of his wartime experiences. Through vivid storytelling and evocative prose, Fuller explores themes of memory, identity, guilt, and reconciliation in the aftermath of conflict.

As Fuller and K traverse the African landscape, encountering both physical and emotional challenges along the way, they engage in candid conversations about the brutality of war, the complexities of race and politics in southern Africa, and the legacy of colonialism.

“Scribbling the Cat” is not only a personal narrative of Fuller’s friendship with K but also a broader exploration of the human cost of war and the search for healing and redemption in its aftermath. The memoir offers readers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people affected by conflict and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Alexandra Fuller’s poignant reflections and intimate storytelling make “Scribbling the Cat” a compelling and thought-provoking read, shedding light on the complexities of postcolonial Africa and the enduring impact of violence on individuals and communities.