Table of Contents

* Introduction* Chapter One: A Question of Mentalite* Chapter Two: The Little Things That Matter* Chapter Three: One of the Crowd* Chapter Four: Back in the World of Ideas* Chapter Five: Lust, Passion, and Tactical Adoration* Chapter Six: A Change of Future* Chapter Seven: Sex, Love, and Other Demanding Parasites* Chapter Eight: Diplomacy au Village* Chapter Nine: Togo Post-Script* Chapter Ten: Constructing an Intimate Text* References

About the Author

Laurie L Charlés is assistant professor in the family therapy program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, Graduate College of Education. She has a Ph.D. in family therapy from Nova Southeatern University, then served in the Peace Corps in Togo. She is author of a book on hostage negotiations as well as numerous scholarly articles.

Reviews

'Frank and unflinching..The experiences [Charles] details are strikingly recognizable to me, and I suspect will be to other returned Volunteers, especially women, regardless of their host country or era of service... In Intimate Colonialism, the reader who wants more meaningful and authentic reflection on our powerful overseas years may find welcome daylight.' Peace Corps Writers