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A Rope from the Sky
- The Making and Unmaking of the World's Newest State
- Narrated by: Chris Andrew Ciulla
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
The birth of South Sudan was celebrated the world round - a triumph for global justice and the end of one of the world's most devastating wars. The Republic's historic independence was acclaimed not only by its long-oppressed people but also by three US presidents and the legions of Americans who championed their cause. But the celebration would not last: South Sudan's freedom-fighters soon plunged their new nation back into chaos, shattering the promise of liberation and exposing the hubris of their American backers.
Drawing on extraordinary personal stories of identity, liberation, and survival, this narrative tells an epic story of paradise won and then lost. Zach Vertin's firsthand accounts, from deadly war zones to the halls of Washington power, bring listeners on an extraordinary journey into the rise and fall of the world's newest state. South Sudan's untold story is a unique episode in global history - an unprecedented experiment in international state-building - and a cautionary tale.
A Rope from the Sky is propelled by characters both inspired and ordinary‚ their aspirations are matched by insecurities, their sins by courage and kindness. It is first a story of hope, power, greed, compassion, and conscience-shocking violence from the world's most neglected patch of territory. But it is also a story about the best and worst of America: both our big-hearted ideals and our difficult reckoning with the limits of American power amid a world in disarray.
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- Rob
- 27-01-20
Interesting insights from a former US diplomat
Great insight into the period between the 2005 CPA and 2016 collapse of ARCSS from the perspective of a diplomat and policymakers. Sometimes focuses a little heavily on the US perspective and sometimes longwinded, but narrated in compelling fashion and with credible personalities to humanise a devastating story. Recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-04-23
Key to understanding South Sudan & failing states
Zach Vertin's book is the best book I have read on South Sudan.
Since the first publication of Zach's book, not much has changed in South Sudan.
This book is very relevant and of great benefit to those who are interested in the East Africa region and the Dark Continent.
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