Bite of the Mango- Mariatu Kamara with Susan McLelland

September 7th, 2009  Tagged

 

biteofthemango

Although I read this last year, Bite of the Mango is not a book you would readily forget. A powerful and true story of a 12 year old girl who was faced with an attack of terrorists who brutally raped her and cut off both hands. I think for most of us, that would be the end of the story, but Mariatu is a young woman of great courage. This story chronicles her steps to regain her health, her freedom and hope. Today she attends university in Toronto and tours to tell of her experiences. This memoir would be excellent to include in the study of various cultures around the world.

www.mariatufoundation.com will tell you more of her work in Sierra leone today.

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