His books are filled with a tension between the desire to know and fear of what knowing will cost.

ECONOMIST: European fiction

Shiny shopping malls are filled with everything the Angolan heart could desire, from gourmet food to the latest fashions and car models.

ECONOMIST: The oil money may start to trickle down

Marching across the parade deck filled me with hope, ambition, and a desire to succeed.

WHITEHOUSE: What I Am Thankful for this Holiday Season