• Imagine you are on a plane to a destination you know very little about. On top of that, you don’t know anyone else, will be living there for two years, only have a vague idea of what you will be doing, or if it was the right decision. A major comfort is knowing that you aren’t the only person having anxiety during this scenario. This is just the beginning of a Peace Corps volunteer’s service. Tales from a Muzungu is about a Peace Corps Volunteer’s two year experience (2010 – 2012) in Uganda. Nicholas Duncan covers the highs and lows of life in Africa by detailing the atmosphere of Uganda and the day to day life of a volunteer. Nicholas writes about his experience with non-profits, adjusting to deep village life, and the surprises of being a muzungu in Africa.
  • After living home for several months, most of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers that I spokewith felt that their stories, like mine, weren’t being heard or understood by our friends and family. I wanted to write a book that captured what it is like to be a Peace Corps volunteer: the fun, the frustrations, the work, the people, the constant bartering, the copious amount of free time, and how you have to adapt to your surroundings.
  • Nicholas Duncan currently lives in New York City and graduated from the University of Denver in 2008.
  • I have several chapters available and would love some feedback