I Dare to Say: African Women Share Their Stories of Hope and Survival by Hilda T

Description: I Dare to Say by Hilda Twongyeirwe Featuring the real-life experiences of contemporary African women who tell of atrocities, pain, motherhood, marriage, love, and courage in their daily life, this title presents their tales of abuse and womanhood robbed, revealing their methods of survival, and divulging their dreams for themselves and their children. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A young woman at last finds love, only to discover, after the death of her baby and her man, that he was married, had eight children, and died of "slim," or AIDS. A girl hides under a blanket in her dormitory while the Lords Resistance Army, in search of child brides, pushes an armed child soldier through the window so they can take their pick of the terrified girls. Not long after her ritual genital mutilation, a girl on her way home from school is beaten by four men, then delivered to an old man who will be her husband, a standard marriage practice.In I Dare to SayAfrican women speak out in their own words, sharing poignant tales of womanhood, revealing how they cope and survive, and confiding their dreams and hopes for themselves and their children. They tell not only of atrocities and pain but also of motherhood, marriage, love, and courage, a testament to the bond among women from all cultures. Dramatic, sometimes heartbreaking, often inspiring, I Dare to Say vividly brings to life how political instability, ethnic rivalries, and traditional religion shape the daily life-as well as the future-of rural African girls and women. Author Biography Hilda Twongyeirweis an author, a poet, an editor, and the recipient of the Certificate of Recognition from the National Book Trust of Uganda for her book Fina the Dancer. She is the coordinator of FEMRITE and lives in Kampala, Uganda. FEMRITE, the Uganda Women Writers Association to empower women through writing and sisterhood, giving them a voice in a male-dominated culture. Review "a heartfelt, inspiring book."--Publishers Weekly"This collection will move readers to action." --Booklist Online Review Quote "This collection will Details ISBN1569768420 Short Title I DARE TO SAY Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 1569768420 ISBN-13 9781569768426 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-02-01 Subtitle African Women Share Their Stories of Hope and Survival Imprint Zephyr Press NZ Release Date 2012-02-01 UK Release Date 2012-02-01 Author Hilda Twongyeirwe Publisher Zephyr Press Edited by Hilda Twongyeirwe DEWEY 305.4096 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-05-08 Place of Publication Arizona Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2012-02-01 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136566630;

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