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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story Of War And What Comes After
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New York Times Bestseller The Plot Provided By The Universe Was Filled With Starvation, War And Rape. I Would Notcould Notlive In That Tale.Clemantine Wamariya Was Six Years Old When Her Mother And Father Began To Speak In Whispers, When Neighbors Began To Disappear, And When She Heard The Loud, Ugly Sounds Her Brother Said Were Thunder. In 1994, She And Her Fifteenyearold Sister, Claire, Fled The Rwandan Massacre And Spent The Next Six Years Migrating Through Seven African Countries, Searching For Safetyperpetually Hungry, Imprisoned And Abused, Enduring And Escaping Refugee Camps, Finding Unexpected Kindness, Witnessing Inhuman Cruelty. They Did Not Know Whether Their Parents Were Dead Or Alive.When Clemantine Was Twelve, She And Her Sister Were Granted Refugee Status In The United States; There, In Chicago, Their Lives Diverged. Though Their Bond Remained Unbreakable, Claire, Who Had For So Long Protected And Provided For Clemantine, Was A Single Mother Struggling To Make Ends Meet, While Clemantine Was Taken In By A Family Who Raised Her As Their Own. She Seemed To Live The American Dream: Attending Private School, Taking Up Cheerleading, And, Ultimately, Graduating From Yale. Yet The Years Of Being Treated As Less Than Human, Of Going Hungry And Seeing Death, Could Not Be Erased. She Felt At The Same Time Six Years Old And One Hundred Years Old.In The Girl Who Smiled Beads, Clemantine Provokes Us To Look Beyond The Label Of Victim And Recognize The Power Of The Imagination To Transcend Even The Most Profound Injuries And Aftershocks. Devastating Yet Beautiful, And Bracingly Original, It Is A Powerful Testament To Her Commitment To Constructing A Life On Her Own Terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads'? A: The main theme of 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' revolves around resilience and the power of imagination in overcoming trauma. It tells the story of Clemantine Wamariya's experience as a refugee from the Rwandan genocide and her journey to find safety and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' is Clemantine Wamariya, who shares her personal experiences and insights through this memoir.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' contains 288 pages, offering an engaging reading experience.
- Q: When was 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' published? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' was published on April 24, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: While 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' is a powerful and important story, it deals with mature themes such as war and trauma, making it more suitable for older teens and adults.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' falls under the memoir genre, specifically highlighting themes relevant to Black and African American literature.
- Q: Can you describe the condition of the book? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' is sold in new condition, ensuring that it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: Does this book have any notable accolades? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' is a New York Times Bestseller, highlighting its popularity and critical acclaim.
- Q: What age group is this book recommended for? A: 'The Girl Who Smiled Beads' is recommended for readers aged 16 and above due to its exploration of complex and sensitive topics.