remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Many years ago I read the first two books by Corinne Hofmann; The White Masai and Back from Africa. Some things didn't quite add up, such as how she initially communicated with the Masai and other Kenyans when she admits she doesn't speak any English, Swahili or Maa. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. One day in a Masai hut and I would run away. Corinne Hofmann has written three books based on her life story, including two sequels to The White Masai—Back from Africa, which is a bestseller in Germany, and Reunion in Barsaloi, which was released in 2005.She lives with her teenage daughter in Switzerland. Please try again. A courageous and determined young white woman and a proud black warrior, a woman overcoming the innumerable obstacles of an alien culture in order to be with her love. After overcoming all sorts of obstacles she moved into a tiny shack with him and his mother and spent four years in Kenya. I found her annoying and whiny. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Later he returns and attacks her. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. They are … Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Feels like a “rushed diary”, but a great one, Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020. Magazine L'Illustré", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_White_Masai&oldid=992304561, Articles needing additional references from January 2014, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 16:11. The screenplay concerns Carola, a woman who falls in love in Kenya with Maasai Lemalian. Please try your request again later. was such a distraction that even this could make no real impact. I can't wait to get to the end...and then read the other two in the series! She gave 100% of herself to the relationship and to improving the conditions for the villagers so should be admired for that in itself even though many reviewers thought her stupid for following her passion. Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018. Based on the novel by Corrine Hofmann, this is the incredible true story of a woman from Switzerland who pursues and eventually marries a Masai warrior in Kenya. Very interesting and I learned a great deal. About the Author Corinne Hofmann has written three books based on her life story, including two sequels to The White Masai—Back from Africa, which is a bestseller in Germany, and Reunion in Barsaloi, which was released in 2005. EMBED. news item Watch Exclusive ‘Shoplifters of the World’ Clip: This Music is Salvation Read More; news item This Week in Movie News: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ron Livingston Join the DC Extended Universe, ‘Bewitched’ Goes Back to the Movies and More The runaway international bestseller is now an American must-read for lovers of adventure, travel writing, and romance. However, after a while, I got used to her style and enjoyed the trip into her African life. (International sales: Beta Cinema, Oberhaching, Germany.) THE WHITE MASAI (DIE WIESSE MASSAI) (GERMANY) A Constantin Film Prod. Produced by Guenter Rohrbach. It’s been bugging me for a while. Slowly but surely, the dream starts to crumble, and she hatches a plan to return home with her daughter, a baby born of the seemingly indestructible love between a white European woman and a Masai. Stalks and pursues said person until he unwittingly let’s her stay with him. The themes of the film have been controversial. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. She does, and they marry and have a daughter. But if you can put ethnocentric assumptions aside, I think the book is actually an important testament to the strength and resilience of indigenous people despite the onslaught of globalization and Western values. The White Masai (German: Die weiße Massai) is a 2005 film directed by Hermine Huntgeburth and starring Nina Hoss and Jacky Ido. I initially picked this book up due to an interest in reading about other cultures. After overcoming all sorts of obstacles she moved into a tiny shack with him and his mother and spent four years in Kenya. Except it wasn’t. I get it that she was obsessed with his looks, but there is usually more to a relationship beyond physical attraction. WFG RATING: A-Vision Films present a … Carola wants to return to Switzerland with her daughter, stating she needs a two-week holiday. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Lemalian argues that this is no problem because she has more money in Switzerland. She pursues this obsession to the point of moving to live in his mother's tiny hut and eventually marrying him and bearing him a daughter. The film is based on an autobiographical novel of the same name by the German born writer Corinne Hofmann. Screenplay, Johannes W. Betz, based on a novel by Corinne Hofmann. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. I guess Love moves in mysterious ways & she could not imagine life without this Masai warrior. Having been born in Kenya, I was interested to read this book. Absolutely amazing. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life Learn more about the program. I’m so mad at every page I read but also have a morbid curiosity to see how it ends. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. It is a true testament to love at first sight and the human spirit to prevail and triumph over what seems the impossible. Something went wrong. She has to accept this although she does not need him and he does not work hard. After some time, when he is just drinking beer and not working, she fires him. However, I didn't think it was very well written, but this could be because it was translated. Many Masai men are extremely attractive, but is it really possible to fall in love at first sight with someone you can't communicate with? The White Masai is based on the bestselling autobiography of Swiss woman Corinne Hofmann, who fell in love with a Masai warrior while on holiday in Kenya, married him and lived the life of a traditional Masai wife for several years. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. No_Favorite. Film Fan: The White Masai (4½ Stars) Maybe the film's one fault is that Nina Hoss doesn't have a Swiss She's from Germany and was born in She doesn't speak the local: pin. His family and friends smuggle him off to get away from her and she stalks him to his distant village where she demands to move in with him and his starving family (like they need another mouth to feed). Two individuals who believe that their worldview is superior and therefore right (thus Carola condemns female circumcision because it does not fit her cultural outlook while Lemalian cannot understand how she could talk to men without being unfaithful to him), and it is their inability to understand the other that brings about their misery, separation, and divorce. The screenplay concerns Carola, a woman who falls in love in Kenya with Maasai Lemalian. Learn how and when to remove this template message, an autobiographical novel of the same name, "Corinne Hofmann Interview. It was assigned by a book club so I finished it. I personally enjoyed the book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2015. Eventually they start living together. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. And she is so surprised and disappointed when he reveals his jealous and demanding nature. I enjoyed this book even though I found her living conditions totally primitive and awful. A true exotic tail of love and life in Kenya. She wants to stop it, but it is a long tradition that is not easily changed. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Unable to add item to List. The White Masai combines adventure and the pursuit of passion in a page-turning story of two star-crossed lovers from vastly different backgrounds. has been added to your Cart. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016. Once she was settled into life with the Masai, it was interesting and hard to believe this is a true story. New Zealand Herald Visually stunning, The White Masai is an unforgettable love story that takes us deep into the heart of Kenya. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Sometimes following our passions doesn't always make for a wise or happy move but at least she did her best to make things work and I am sure she has become a better person with a broader view on life than she would have had she stayed in Switzerland and lived a 'normal' life. VIDEO: Trailer - The White Masai Corinne Hofmann spent four years living in the arid bush of northern Kenya as wife to a Samburu warrior named Lketinga. This book was disappointing. Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015. Amistad; 4th ed. He even wants to kill a man he suspects. [1] In the film version, names have been changed from those in the novel.[2]. I can't believe her daughter actually survived such conditions and I applaud the author's 'stick with it' attitude. Page 1 of 1 … However, the beginning of the book was all over the place going from one location to another - most confusing! The title reads The Journey Back to the White Masai. A local judge rules that she has to pay two goats for firing him, but the boy's family has to pay her five goats to compensate for the attack. Also, please someone, tell the author that the constant use of the phrase. He is very jealous and suspicious of Carola having a boyfriend. In the film version, names have been changed from those in the novel. Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). At the airport on the way home she decides to stay. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. The White Massai Warrior is a very well-made documentary about one man’s experiences and respect towards the Massai and will give fans a newfound respect about the tribal rituals and customs seen in a way not too often in films. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2017. Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020. One of these items ships sooner than the other. The details of life in traditional villages are really interesting and allows a tourist to understand what you are looking at and to moderate your interactions with Masai people, without objectifying them as human curiosities. Corinne Hofmann tells how she falls in love with an African warrior while on holiday in Kenya. I was put off by lack of literacy skill at first, lack of depth in depicting ethnographic observations. As my friend put it - the first few chapters felt like a “rushed diary” - the author was writing high on emotions, it felt like a diary of a teenager at first. The White Masai combines adventure and the pursuit of passion in a page-turning story of two star-crossed lovers from vastly different backgrounds. He acts like an adolescent again and again. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. After overcoming severe obstacles, she moves into a tiny hut with him and his mother, and spends four years in his Kenyan village. A love story set in the fascinating African natural environment and based on the successful novel by Corinne Hofmann. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Based upon an autobiographical novel by Swiss writer Corinne Hofmann, the film tells of a girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Review by realy_bad ★★½ . Corinne Hofmann is a German born author living in Switzerland, most famous for her multi-million selling memoir Die weisse Massai (The White Masai). The White Masai: My Exotic Tale of Love and Adventure, Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. How she could have fallen in love with a Masai is almost beyond belief. At once a hopelessly romantic love story, a gripping adventure yarn and a fine piece of social anthropology, The White Masai is a compulsive read. The story itself is riveting, made more impressive and captivating as it is based in fact. I appreciate that it is hard to comprehend how an intelligent white woman from Switzerland would want to get involved with someone that has a completely basic, difficult & mundane lifestyle. Carola (Hoss), a German woman living in Switzerland, is on holiday with her boyfriend in Kenya. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. share. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Really? Please try again. It is fast paced, exciting and a pretty amazing story of a Swiss woman who travels to Masai country in Africa with her finance and a whirlwind romance ensues, not with her finance but with a chance meeting of an enormously handsome Masai warrior. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2015. The mini-chief demands that Carola hires his teenage nephew as a shop assistant. After some hesitation, Lemalian signs a form giving Carola consent to take the girl out of Kenya, although he suspects that she will not return. The only interesting parts of the book were when we were allowed insights into tribal life but the constant, nagging voice which could only shout, "What on earth did she think she was doing?!" If you're going to be visiting Masai country in Kenya or Tanzania, I highly recommend reading this. The film is based on an autobiographical novel of the same name by the German born writer Corinne Hofmann. This seemed like just the thing; someone with knowledge of both western and Masai culture telling the ultimate tale of becoming immersed in another culture for life. Directed by Hermine Huntgeburth. They lose money on the shop because Lemalian gives too much credit to friends and neighbors, and because they have to pay bribes to the mini-chief. Long story short an incredibly entitled and selfish white woman arrives in Mombasa, falls “in love” at first sight with someone whom she can’t communicate with and doesn’t understand or share any culture with. Following your passion isn't always an easy path. I found Corinnes's description of living with the Masai very descriptive and informative and I certainly learnt a lot. What a very silly woman. Oddly, this second sequel to four-million-copy bestseller The White Masai (2006) is being released before its immediate predecessor, Back From Africa, which deals with the author’s post-Kenyan life back home in Switzerland. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2019. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This book is full of twists and turns, as Corrine has adventure after adventure, with triumphs and mishaps and you won't be able to put it down. Plus she actually lived in a Masai hut and stayed for 4 years. Carola is frustrated by the female circumcision being practiced in the village. She travels to Switzerland to sell her shop there, promising Lemalian to come back to him. The Maasai belong to the tallest people in the world. The White Masai: My Exoti... When Carola helps a pregnant woman in labour with a breech birth, Lemalian refuses to assist because the woman is supposedly bewitched. Carola buys a car and starts a shop. She lives with her teenage daughter in Switzerland. Okay, the Dutch people win this battle. I found the author to be incredibly immature in making a choice to marry a Masai warrior without even having the ability to communicate with him. What was she expecting. Carola travels to the area, and stays at the house of another European woman. I read the whole book although I was soon tired of it. Ultimately, the film is about the clash of cultures and worldviews. A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Admittedly, I have not finished this book yet, but I am half way through this true story. Jacky Ido Promotes his Film What a very silly woman. She lives with her teenage daughter in Switzerland. 66. Compulsively readable, The White Masai is at once a hopelessly romantic love story, a gripping adventure yarn, and a fine piece of meticulously observed social anthropology. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! If anything it should be The Journey Back FOR the White Masai as it refers to the author, not her African family. Whilst on holiday Corinne Hoffman fell in love with a Masai warrior. This is a true autobiography of a Swiss, German speaking twenty something tourist in the late 1980's in Kenya, falling in love at first sight with a young Massai. Hear an icon's life story, timeless music, and message. AG production. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018. Slowly but surely, the dream starts to crumble, and she hatches a plan to return home with her daughter, a baby born of the seemingly indestructible love between a white European woman and a Masai. Please try again. Hofmann returns to Kenya 14 years after marrying a Masai warrior and giving birth to his child. Customers who bought this item also bought. edition (October 2, 2007). We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Lemalian hears about her stay and comes to meet her. The White Masai by Hofmann, Corinne New Edition (2001), My Maasai Life: From Suburbia to Savannah, “It’s a truly riveting read, better than any reality TV show” -Maris Ross -- Publishing News. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The White Masai (German: Die weiße Massai) is a 2005 film directed by Hermine Huntgeburth and starring Nina Hoss and Jacky Ido. Featured Movie News. Some readers seems to get really judgement about the decisions of the writer, simply because she chose to trade a more comfortable life for a less comfortable one. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. 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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021. I have to give her credit for enduring the difficulties of this lifestyle & her reason for returning to Switzerland was purely because she was accused of committing infidelities & she couldn't cope with his extreme jealousies. "My darling", is rather grating to the English reader. Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015. It gives a fascinating insight to the life of the Sambaru tribe & the Masai warriors. Lemalian does not want Carola to be friendly with other men, even if she is just serving a customer in a friendly way. I see there are sequels to the book but the writer's style would be too off-putting and, after all, the only interesting part of the author's life is her out of the ordinary foray into a world in which she did not belong. [3] She falls in love with Maasai warrior Lemalian (Ido), who is visiting dressed in the clothing of his area. The four-million-copy international bestseller of the incredible love story between a European woman and an African warrior. At once a hopelessly romantic love story, a gripping adventure yarn and a fine piece of social anthropology, The White Masai is a compulsive read. Each to their own. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. This book and her subsequent books are all very well-written considering her first language is not English. Theses successes suggest that, in publishing terms at least, Corinne Hofmann has finally struck gold' --Ireland on Sunday. A great read and yes I hated her continued use of 'my Darling' but then I hate 'Babe' and 'Honey' and other such popular endearments. It turns out that Lemalian has gone to his home village in the Samburu District. If you like reading about different cultures, ethnographic memoirs - this book is for you. TMDb Score. flag. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Corinne Hofmann has written three books based on her life story, including two sequels to The White Masai—Back from Africa, which is a bestseller in Germany, and Reunion in Barsaloi, which was released in 2005. The white Masai Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Many years ago I read the first two books by Corinne Hofmann; The White Masai and Back from Africa. Some things didn't quite add up, such as how she initially communicated with the Masai and other Kenyans when she admits she doesn't speak any English, Swahili or Maa. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. One day in a Masai hut and I would run away. Corinne Hofmann has written three books based on her life story, including two sequels to The White Masai—Back from Africa, which is a bestseller in Germany, and Reunion in Barsaloi, which was released in 2005.She lives with her teenage daughter in Switzerland. Please try again. A courageous and determined young white woman and a proud black warrior, a woman overcoming the innumerable obstacles of an alien culture in order to be with her love. After overcoming all sorts of obstacles she moved into a tiny shack with him and his mother and spent four years in Kenya. I found her annoying and whiny. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Later he returns and attacks her. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. They are … Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Feels like a “rushed diary”, but a great one, Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020. Magazine L'Illustré", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_White_Masai&oldid=992304561, Articles needing additional references from January 2014, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 16:11. The screenplay concerns Carola, a woman who falls in love in Kenya with Maasai Lemalian. Please try your request again later. was such a distraction that even this could make no real impact. I can't wait to get to the end...and then read the other two in the series! She gave 100% of herself to the relationship and to improving the conditions for the villagers so should be admired for that in itself even though many reviewers thought her stupid for following her passion. Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018. Based on the novel by Corrine Hofmann, this is the incredible true story of a woman from Switzerland who pursues and eventually marries a Masai warrior in Kenya. Very interesting and I learned a great deal. About the Author Corinne Hofmann has written three books based on her life story, including two sequels to The White Masai—Back from Africa, which is a bestseller in Germany, and Reunion in Barsaloi, which was released in 2005. EMBED. news item Watch Exclusive ‘Shoplifters of the World’ Clip: This Music is Salvation Read More; news item This Week in Movie News: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ron Livingston Join the DC Extended Universe, ‘Bewitched’ Goes Back to the Movies and More The runaway international bestseller is now an American must-read for lovers of adventure, travel writing, and romance. However, after a while, I got used to her style and enjoyed the trip into her African life. (International sales: Beta Cinema, Oberhaching, Germany.) THE WHITE MASAI (DIE WIESSE MASSAI) (GERMANY) A Constantin Film Prod. Produced by Guenter Rohrbach. It’s been bugging me for a while. Slowly but surely, the dream starts to crumble, and she hatches a plan to return home with her daughter, a baby born of the seemingly indestructible love between a white European woman and a Masai. Stalks and pursues said person until he unwittingly let’s her stay with him. The themes of the film have been controversial. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. She does, and they marry and have a daughter. But if you can put ethnocentric assumptions aside, I think the book is actually an important testament to the strength and resilience of indigenous people despite the onslaught of globalization and Western values. The White Masai (German: Die weiße Massai) is a 2005 film directed by Hermine Huntgeburth and starring Nina Hoss and Jacky Ido. I initially picked this book up due to an interest in reading about other cultures. After overcoming all sorts of obstacles she moved into a tiny shack with him and his mother and spent four years in Kenya. Except it wasn’t. I get it that she was obsessed with his looks, but there is usually more to a relationship beyond physical attraction. WFG RATING: A-Vision Films present a … Carola wants to return to Switzerland with her daughter, stating she needs a two-week holiday. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Lemalian argues that this is no problem because she has more money in Switzerland. She pursues this obsession to the point of moving to live in his mother's tiny hut and eventually marrying him and bearing him a daughter. The film is based on an autobiographical novel of the same name by the German born writer Corinne Hofmann. Screenplay, Johannes W. Betz, based on a novel by Corinne Hofmann. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. I guess Love moves in mysterious ways & she could not imagine life without this Masai warrior. Having been born in Kenya, I was interested to read this book. Absolutely amazing. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life Learn more about the program. I’m so mad at every page I read but also have a morbid curiosity to see how it ends. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. It is a true testament to love at first sight and the human spirit to prevail and triumph over what seems the impossible. Something went wrong. She has to accept this although she does not need him and he does not work hard. After some time, when he is just drinking beer and not working, she fires him. However, I didn't think it was very well written, but this could be because it was translated. Many Masai men are extremely attractive, but is it really possible to fall in love at first sight with someone you can't communicate with? The White Masai is based on the bestselling autobiography of Swiss woman Corinne Hofmann, who fell in love with a Masai warrior while on holiday in Kenya, married him and lived the life of a traditional Masai wife for several years. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. No_Favorite. Film Fan: The White Masai (4½ Stars) Maybe the film's one fault is that Nina Hoss doesn't have a Swiss She's from Germany and was born in She doesn't speak the local: pin. His family and friends smuggle him off to get away from her and she stalks him to his distant village where she demands to move in with him and his starving family (like they need another mouth to feed). Two individuals who believe that their worldview is superior and therefore right (thus Carola condemns female circumcision because it does not fit her cultural outlook while Lemalian cannot understand how she could talk to men without being unfaithful to him), and it is their inability to understand the other that brings about their misery, separation, and divorce. The screenplay concerns Carola, a woman who falls in love in Kenya with Maasai Lemalian. Learn how and when to remove this template message, an autobiographical novel of the same name, "Corinne Hofmann Interview. It was assigned by a book club so I finished it. I personally enjoyed the book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2015. Eventually they start living together. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. And she is so surprised and disappointed when he reveals his jealous and demanding nature. I enjoyed this book even though I found her living conditions totally primitive and awful. A true exotic tail of love and life in Kenya. She wants to stop it, but it is a long tradition that is not easily changed. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Unable to add item to List. The White Masai combines adventure and the pursuit of passion in a page-turning story of two star-crossed lovers from vastly different backgrounds. has been added to your Cart. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016. Once she was settled into life with the Masai, it was interesting and hard to believe this is a true story. New Zealand Herald Visually stunning, The White Masai is an unforgettable love story that takes us deep into the heart of Kenya. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Sometimes following our passions doesn't always make for a wise or happy move but at least she did her best to make things work and I am sure she has become a better person with a broader view on life than she would have had she stayed in Switzerland and lived a 'normal' life. VIDEO: Trailer - The White Masai Corinne Hofmann spent four years living in the arid bush of northern Kenya as wife to a Samburu warrior named Lketinga. This book was disappointing. Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015. Amistad; 4th ed. He even wants to kill a man he suspects. [1] In the film version, names have been changed from those in the novel.[2]. I can't believe her daughter actually survived such conditions and I applaud the author's 'stick with it' attitude. Page 1 of 1 … However, the beginning of the book was all over the place going from one location to another - most confusing! The title reads The Journey Back to the White Masai. A local judge rules that she has to pay two goats for firing him, but the boy's family has to pay her five goats to compensate for the attack. Also, please someone, tell the author that the constant use of the phrase. He is very jealous and suspicious of Carola having a boyfriend. In the film version, names have been changed from those in the novel. Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). At the airport on the way home she decides to stay. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. The White Massai Warrior is a very well-made documentary about one man’s experiences and respect towards the Massai and will give fans a newfound respect about the tribal rituals and customs seen in a way not too often in films. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2017. Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020. One of these items ships sooner than the other. The details of life in traditional villages are really interesting and allows a tourist to understand what you are looking at and to moderate your interactions with Masai people, without objectifying them as human curiosities. Corinne Hofmann tells how she falls in love with an African warrior while on holiday in Kenya. I was put off by lack of literacy skill at first, lack of depth in depicting ethnographic observations. As my friend put it - the first few chapters felt like a “rushed diary” - the author was writing high on emotions, it felt like a diary of a teenager at first. The White Masai combines adventure and the pursuit of passion in a page-turning story of two star-crossed lovers from vastly different backgrounds. He acts like an adolescent again and again. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. After overcoming severe obstacles, she moves into a tiny hut with him and his mother, and spends four years in his Kenyan village. A love story set in the fascinating African natural environment and based on the successful novel by Corinne Hofmann. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Based upon an autobiographical novel by Swiss writer Corinne Hofmann, the film tells of a girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Review by realy_bad ★★½ . Corinne Hofmann is a German born author living in Switzerland, most famous for her multi-million selling memoir Die weisse Massai (The White Masai). The White Masai: My Exotic Tale of Love and Adventure, Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. How she could have fallen in love with a Masai is almost beyond belief. At once a hopelessly romantic love story, a gripping adventure yarn and a fine piece of social anthropology, The White Masai is a compulsive read. The story itself is riveting, made more impressive and captivating as it is based in fact. I appreciate that it is hard to comprehend how an intelligent white woman from Switzerland would want to get involved with someone that has a completely basic, difficult & mundane lifestyle. Carola (Hoss), a German woman living in Switzerland, is on holiday with her boyfriend in Kenya. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. share. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Really? Please try again. It is fast paced, exciting and a pretty amazing story of a Swiss woman who travels to Masai country in Africa with her finance and a whirlwind romance ensues, not with her finance but with a chance meeting of an enormously handsome Masai warrior. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2015. The mini-chief demands that Carola hires his teenage nephew as a shop assistant. After some hesitation, Lemalian signs a form giving Carola consent to take the girl out of Kenya, although he suspects that she will not return. The only interesting parts of the book were when we were allowed insights into tribal life but the constant, nagging voice which could only shout, "What on earth did she think she was doing?!" If you're going to be visiting Masai country in Kenya or Tanzania, I highly recommend reading this. The film is based on an autobiographical novel of the same name by the German born writer Corinne Hofmann. This seemed like just the thing; someone with knowledge of both western and Masai culture telling the ultimate tale of becoming immersed in another culture for life. Directed by Hermine Huntgeburth. They lose money on the shop because Lemalian gives too much credit to friends and neighbors, and because they have to pay bribes to the mini-chief. Long story short an incredibly entitled and selfish white woman arrives in Mombasa, falls “in love” at first sight with someone whom she can’t communicate with and doesn’t understand or share any culture with. Following your passion isn't always an easy path. I found Corinnes's description of living with the Masai very descriptive and informative and I certainly learnt a lot. What a very silly woman. Oddly, this second sequel to four-million-copy bestseller The White Masai (2006) is being released before its immediate predecessor, Back From Africa, which deals with the author’s post-Kenyan life back home in Switzerland. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2019. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This book is full of twists and turns, as Corrine has adventure after adventure, with triumphs and mishaps and you won't be able to put it down. Plus she actually lived in a Masai hut and stayed for 4 years. Carola is frustrated by the female circumcision being practiced in the village. She travels to Switzerland to sell her shop there, promising Lemalian to come back to him. The Maasai belong to the tallest people in the world. The White Masai: My Exoti... When Carola helps a pregnant woman in labour with a breech birth, Lemalian refuses to assist because the woman is supposedly bewitched. Carola buys a car and starts a shop. She lives with her teenage daughter in Switzerland. Okay, the Dutch people win this battle. I found the author to be incredibly immature in making a choice to marry a Masai warrior without even having the ability to communicate with him. What was she expecting. Carola travels to the area, and stays at the house of another European woman. I read the whole book although I was soon tired of it. Ultimately, the film is about the clash of cultures and worldviews. A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Admittedly, I have not finished this book yet, but I am half way through this true story. Jacky Ido Promotes his Film What a very silly woman. She lives with her teenage daughter in Switzerland. 66. Compulsively readable, The White Masai is at once a hopelessly romantic love story, a gripping adventure yarn, and a fine piece of meticulously observed social anthropology. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! If anything it should be The Journey Back FOR the White Masai as it refers to the author, not her African family. Whilst on holiday Corinne Hoffman fell in love with a Masai warrior. This is a true autobiography of a Swiss, German speaking twenty something tourist in the late 1980's in Kenya, falling in love at first sight with a young Massai. Hear an icon's life story, timeless music, and message. AG production. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018. Slowly but surely, the dream starts to crumble, and she hatches a plan to return home with her daughter, a baby born of the seemingly indestructible love between a white European woman and a Masai. Please try again. Hofmann returns to Kenya 14 years after marrying a Masai warrior and giving birth to his child. Customers who bought this item also bought. edition (October 2, 2007). We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Lemalian hears about her stay and comes to meet her. The White Masai by Hofmann, Corinne New Edition (2001), My Maasai Life: From Suburbia to Savannah, “It’s a truly riveting read, better than any reality TV show” -Maris Ross -- Publishing News. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The White Masai (German: Die weiße Massai) is a 2005 film directed by Hermine Huntgeburth and starring Nina Hoss and Jacky Ido. Featured Movie News. Some readers seems to get really judgement about the decisions of the writer, simply because she chose to trade a more comfortable life for a less comfortable one. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. The White Massai. Whilst on holiday Corinne Hoffman fell in love with a Masai warrior. 'The White Masai has already sold four million copies in Europe and has now been turned into a big Hollywood film. 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