Book Reviews

This is the story of an amazingly courageous woman who traveled from Europe to Zimbabwe on her own, and what a story it is!This book reall...
Alice
Dot Bekker…my favourite person. I feel like I know but I don’t. I’ve read your book describing your amazing journey about going home to Zimbabwe...
Adele
What an amazing read,what a brave woman!!!I just cant put the book down, shes such a good writer ❤️ (Facebook)
Thoko
This book was an answered prayer, a daily entertainment and a true inspiration. I feel like I know Dot personally after reading this book....
Michelle
I found “Going Home to Africa” a gripping, authentic, informative and humorous book! Gripping…in the countless unpredictable travel/r...
Gerald
From the first chapter I was hooked and followed Dot's adventures down the coast of West Africa with awe. I bought the book because I too am con...
Jordan
Dot took me on the journey of a lifetime. I witnessed the challenges, frustrations, joys and overwhelming beauty of Africa from the comfort of m...
Wendy
I had the pleasure of meeting Dot when she was living in Solsona and have followed her adventures on Going Home to Africa on IG. I have been so ...
Ruth
This is a brilliant story of a lovely lady driving solo from Northern Africa through many countries to go home to Zimbabwe. This touches my hear...
Dallas
Going home to Africa is an honest, humble and uplifting account of an incredible adventure and Dot’s fighting spirit and firm belief in the univ...
Fiona
Absolutely Compelling I could not put this book down and I am not an avid reader, getting bored quickly. I loved every moment of her jou...
Antoinette
FANTASTIC BOOK! I LOVED every page of this book and didn't want it to end. I have read many travelogues and this was by far my favourite...
Kevin
My first impression was just: Wow! Hats off! What an impressive book... I can already now say that it is, along with Doris Kearns Goodwin's Pulitze...
Susanne
Dot is one of the most amazing "road" friends we made while overlanding through Africa, and whatever we were doing she brought a tremendous sense o...
Laurie
I absolutely love travelling so this story really spoke to me. Having followed Dot in real time on her epic journey, I’m now absolutely loving the ...
Catherine
I think the fact that you share ALL of your experiences, good and bad, and do NOT leave out the huge challenges and obstacles you had to face on a ...
Susanne
I’ve just been spending the whole evening with your book. I feel so fascinated by your story and I love the way you’re describing both breathtaking...
Alexandra
Absolutely loved it. Very inspiring and Dot I would love to meet you one day when I visit Zimbabwe again. Thank you for sharing this amazing story....
Justyna
I have just finished reading Going Home to Africa and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it more as the journey went on... Her experiences become more ...
Nicola
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The Book

Going Home to Africa the book is finally here and you can buy your copy in the following ways depending on your location:

  1. If you are able to receive Amazon deliveries, the book is available on your local version of Amazon in either Paperback or Kindle.
  2. For followers in Zimbabwe without access to Amazon, the book stockists are BULAWAYO - National History Museum of Zimbabwe (% of profits to the Museum), National Art Gallery, Innov8 Books.  HARARE - Ela the Garden, Innov8 Book store - Arundel & Kamfina, Avondale Bookshop.  Or on request.
  3.  For those in South Africa without access to Amazon, the book is currently available on special offer direct to your local PostNet or to your door on reqest.  Please order by following this link.
  4. There is also a SPECIAL EDITION of the book in eBook format (epub - for any eReader) which contains collages of photos of the journey.  Please contact me for details.

There have been numerous requests for a print copy of the book with images but regret that the size of the book and addition of images makes the cost prohibitive.  

If you have any questions about the availability of the book, please don't hestiate to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

A % of each sale goes toward the education of girls in Zimbabwe, to find out more visit Kusasa.Africa.

Reviews of the book have been outstanding, a sample are available on the site, with my thanks to everyone who has contributed.  If you have enjoyed the book I would sincerely appreciate a review on Amazon, Goodreads, website or my Facebook page which helps others know about the book.

 

About Dot

Dot is Zimbabwean born and raised and after having lived in Europe for 20 years she decided to return home but uniquely she decided to drive  through Africa to get there.

She achieved her dream by driving 20,000kms through 18 West African countries over 8.5 months on her own for most of the journey.  Her book of the same title will soon be launched,and you can find out more about Dot or subscribe to the Blog for more.

 

Kusasa Scholarship Fund

Alongside my journey I've decided to raise funds for scholarships for girl's education in Zimbabwe, find out more about that here, to contribute to the Scholarship Fund please do so here.