08/17/2026
August 10, 2026: Book translation publication #55 (from French) : "The King's Butcher: Off the Beaten Track" by Albert K. Tshakatumba is “A captivating story, full of fascinating characters, intense drama, great adventures, love, courageous revelations of truth, and splendid moral momentum. A historical work that reads like a novel.” A biography as well as an autobiography, it relates the history of a father and his son. The former escaped from his village and its outdated traditions, while the latter escaped from his country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, after witnessing corruption and genocide. A fascinating read, especially regarding the author's childhood, several near-death experiences, and his time in prison, this book will open your eyes to what really went on in the DRC in the 20th century.
Sold as a paperback by the translator and author but also at Amazon.
ISBN: 978-1738898855
Words: 46,246
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo.