Is the story of Peter Godwin's experiences growing up in rhodesia. He recounts the story of that country's violent transformation into zimbabwe, as well as his own personal metamorphoses from privileged boy to reluctant ...Is the story of Peter Godwin's experiences growing up in rhodesia. He recounts the story of that country's violent transformation into zimbabwe, as well as his own personal metamorphoses from privileged boy to reluctant soldier to investigative journalist.