Tribe: Adventures in a Changing WorldOver several years, Parry spent a month living with fifteen different tribes in remote regions of the world. The result is an insight into wildly differing cultures that are vibrant, hospitable and full of spirit despite numerous hardships. Parry's insatiable curiosity takes him deep into the heart of each community, whether they be forest people, cannibals or nomadic herders, where beyond the obvious differences, he finds the same loves, trials and issues we have the world over. His encounters also throw up some thought-provoking and challenging questions: is change good? Should we protect tribes people? And, more importantly, who are we to impose our own cultural sensitivities in our judgement of their customs? Along the way, Parry takes part in some ridiculously dangerous rituals, which include taking mammoth amounts of a potentially lethal hallucinogen, having his penis forced back into his body and eating rats' livers cake. He also forges new friendships that will last him a lifetime. |
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THE YELLOW GUNS 132 The Nyangatom of the Omo Valley Ethiopia 8 LEAP OF FAITH 156 The Hamar of the Omo Valley Ethiopia | 8 |
MURKY DEPTHS 174 The Dassanech of the Omo Valley Ethiopia | 9 |
A SOUR TASTE 192 The Matis of Amazonia Brazil | 10 |
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