The Tamarind Tree

By Mike Paterson-Jones

Coffee, Gunfire and Christmas Trees is a vivid and deeply personal memoir by Mike Paterson-Jones that takes readers on an extraordinary journey across Africa and beyond. From a childhood in colonial Kenya to life in Rhodesia during the Bush War, the book captures adventure, danger, love, family, farming, and survival in changing times. Through stories filled with humour, hardship, wildlife, war, and unforgettable characters, Mike shares a lifetime of experiences that include coffee farming, military conflict, motor racing, and building a new life in Africa. Honest, colourful, and richly detailed, this memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that has largely disappeared.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZV4S624
• ISBN13: 9798195831059
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"