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Say You're One Of Them

by Uwem Akpan
$10.55
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Say You're One Of Them - Thryft
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Children's resilience and suffering in African conflicts.

"Say You're One of Them" is a heart-wrenching collection of stories that shed light on the suffering of African children in various conflicts. The author portrays their pain and trauma in a poignant and beautiful manner, making the book an emotional read. Readers will appreciate the author's ability to bring attention to the resilience and endurance of children in difficult situations.

  • Guardian First Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2008)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2009)
  • PEN Open Book Award (2009)
  • Paris Book Festival for Compilation/Anthology (2010)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2009)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in Africa (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Say You're One Of Them

by Uwem Akpan
$10.55
Compare to estimated retail price: S$20.85  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9780349120645
Authors: Uwem Akpan
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 15875 readers)

Description

Nothing interests Maman today, not even Jean, her favorite child ... She acts dumb, bewitched, like a goat that the neighborhood children have fed sorghum beer.'These extraordinary stories centre on African conflicts as seen through the eyes of children and describes their resilience and endurance in heartbreaking detail. From child trafficking to inter-religious conflicts, Uwem Akpan reveals in beautiful prose the resilience and endurance of children faced with the harsh consequences of deprivation and terror.
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Children's resilience and suffering in African conflicts.

"Say You're One of Them" is a heart-wrenching collection of stories that shed light on the suffering of African children in various conflicts. The author portrays their pain and trauma in a poignant and beautiful manner, making the book an emotional read. Readers will appreciate the author's ability to bring attention to the resilience and endurance of children in difficult situations.

  • Guardian First Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2008)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2009)
  • PEN Open Book Award (2009)
  • Paris Book Festival for Compilation/Anthology (2010)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2009)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in Africa (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.