Henderson The Rain King
Book • 1959
The novel follows Eugene Henderson, a 55-year-old Connecticut pig farmer and millionaire, who embarks on a spiritual safari to Africa to combat his mid-life crisis.
Henderson's adventures include helping the Arnewi tribe with a water crisis caused by a frog infestation and later becoming the Rain King of the Wariri tribe after demonstrating extraordinary strength.
He forms a deep friendship with King Dahfu, engaging in philosophical discussions and confronting inner turmoil.
The narrative explores themes of existential crisis, cultural clashes, and the search for personal meaning, set against the backdrop of African tribal life and rituals.
Henderson's adventures include helping the Arnewi tribe with a water crisis caused by a frog infestation and later becoming the Rain King of the Wariri tribe after demonstrating extraordinary strength.
He forms a deep friendship with King Dahfu, engaging in philosophical discussions and confronting inner turmoil.
The narrative explores themes of existential crisis, cultural clashes, and the search for personal meaning, set against the backdrop of African tribal life and rituals.
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