Soundness of mind

What is the first line in the book Out of Africa?

The first line of Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen is «I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills.»

Is the book Out of Africa a true story?

The book «Out of Africa» by Karen Blixen (also known by her pen name Isak Dinesen) is a memoir which is semi-autobiographical. The book describes Blixen’s experiences in Kenya between 1914 and 1931, and many of the events described in the book are based on true stories. However, some of the events and characters in the book are fictional and not based on real people or events.