“A Peace Corps volunteer like I was, Jack Allison writes about the real Africa — the summer heat, the pungent aroma, the sound of children at play — but most of all, the humanity. In The Warm Heart of Africa, you can hear the continent’s voice — and instantly know why it changed our lives...” 

- Chris Matthews, former host of MSNBC's Hardball and Peace Corps Volunteer, Swaziland, 1968-70