Morocco

A Remembrance of Childhood, Colonialism and the Cold War

By: James B. Farmer

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Hardcover | 13 February 2026

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546 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 3.02

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An award-winning, entertaining and often humorous memoir of a young boy coming of age in Morocco during the 1950's at the height of the cold war, while his military family becomes enmeshed in Morocco's troubled relationship with its French colonial overlords, it's fascinating Islamic history, and its egalitarian tribal culture. Much more than a memoir-an enlightening Morocco guidebook and a captivating book club pick.

Imbued with a sense of warmth and authenticity, Morocco is an emotional and profoundly personal story that strikes the perfect balance between humor and nostalgia while engaging readers with sharp insights and vivid imagery of the times and places it covers.

A poignant and evocative exploration of a unique childhood growing up between two worlds-one shaped by American military life, the other by the rich traditions of Morocco-the book successfully blends memories with the history of both countries, while bringing to life the beauty of Moroccan philosophies of family and community.

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Reader's Favorite: "Farmer's writing flows eloquently and his descriptions pull the reader right into the scene...Farmer successfully blends his memories with the history of both the [United States and Morocco] bringing to life the the beauty of Moroccan philosophies of family and community as opposed to the divisiveness being seen in so much of the world.

Maincrest Media: "More than a memoir, Morocco...is a coming-of-age story. A recounting of a boy growing up between two worlds--one shaped by American military life, the other by the rich traditions of Morocco."

Literary Titan: "This memoir captures the essence of a childhood filled with adventure, discovery, and the bittersweet transitions that come with growing up in a military family...[Farmer's] reflections on the cultural and social norms of the era provide a valuable historical context that enriches the narrative.

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