Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
- Released
- April 19, 2016
- Length
- 9 hrs 2 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
In The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu, journalist Joshua Hammer chronicles the remarkable journey of Abdel Kader Haidara, a mild-mannered archivist who becomes a daring smuggler while rescuing tens of thousands of ancient manuscripts in the face of extremist threats. As Al Qaeda militants seize control of Mali and impose harsh laws, Haidara organizes a perilous mission to transport 350,000 volumes to safety. This compelling narrative not only highlights Haidara's heroism but also celebrates the triumph of art and literature over adversity.
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