🍎 Say You’re One of Them by Uwem Arkpan 2008 Softcover

Say You’re One of Them by Uwem Arkpan 2008 Softcover Each story in this jubilantly acclaimed collection pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children, even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kind for the impending Christmas holiday. A Rwandan girl relates her family's struggles to maintain a facade of normalcy amid unspeakable acts. A young brother and sister cope with their uncle's attempt to sell them into slavery. Aboard a bus filled with refugees, a microcosm of today's Africa, a Muslim boy summons his faith to bear a treacherous ride across Nigeria. Through the eyes of childhood friends, the emotional toll of religious conflict in Ethiopia becomes viscerally clear. Softcover, 360 pages. An Oprah’s Book Club 2009 Selection. Good condition with no marks, folds or tears. See photos. 🍎 Proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to our local food bank. Thanks for your support! ❤️