How Long to Read I Refuse to Die

How Long Does it Take to Read I Refuse to Die?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read I Refuse to Die by Koigi Wa Wamwere

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An extraordinary account of how a laborer's son rose to challenge the power of despots, I Refuse to Die is both the autobiography of one gifted man who rose above the horrors of colonization, and an uncensored history of modern Kenya. The book is infused with the freedom songs of the Kenyan people, as well as dream prophecy and folk tales that are part of Kenya's rich storytelling tradition. Tracing the roots of the Mau Mau rebellion, wa Wamwere follows the evolution and degeneration of Jomo Kenyatta and the rise of Daniel arap Moi. In 1979, wa Wamwere won a seat in the parliament, where he represented the economically depressed Nakuru district for three years. An outspoken activist and journalist, wa Wamwere was framed and detained on three separate instances, spending thirteen years in prison, where he was tortured but not broken. His mother and others led a hunger strike to free him and fellow political prisoners. Their efforts brought about a show trial at which Koigi was sentenced to four more years in prison and "six strokes of the cane," and escaped Kenya—and probably execution—only through the exertions of human rights groups and the government of Norway.

How long is I Refuse to Die?

I Refuse to Die by Koigi Wa Wamwere is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read I Refuse to Die Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read I Refuse to Die aloud.

What Reading Level is I Refuse to Die?

I Refuse to Die is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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