Dian's true battles were with the minions of USAID, the conservation organizations which misappropriated the Digit Fund, corrupt local officials, and mis-guided "tourism" interests.
It seems we are fighting the same battles once more as history repeats itself in the killing fields of DRC. Perhaps we should all reflect upon her legacy and revel in her strength. It will not be an easy battle in the war against greed and corruption--from whatever the source.
Thanks, Margaret Atwood, for bestowing sainthood on a spiritual mentor.
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This author is working on a narcissistic memoir about how Fossey led her to Congo. It will probably never be completed.
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/georgianne-nienaber/did-margaret-atwoods-sain_b_301686.html
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