It's the final Sunday of August, so we'll wrap it up the way we started -- celebrating Women in Translation month! I'll make a second post with my (small) #WITBookHaul, but I also wanted to post this with the tagged book -- a book by an African woman that was translated into English. It's on my to buy list now...
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pick#MagnificentMarch Day 26: Mukasonga‘s memoir is a moving tribute to her mother, a fierce woman who protected her brood with an almost feral courage that #mask(s) the terror lurking underneath. The narrative is a quiet scream that speaks of probable loss and grief for lives lost, disappeared homes, and a transient existence that is designed to be degrading, yet is transformed to one of defiant dignity. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-kPf
pickIn this 2019 National Book Award Finalist, Mukasonga conjures her mother, her family, and her neighbors as they reshape traditions to fit their lives as refugees in the mounting violence that will lead to the Rwandan genocide. The tragedy is only alluded to, giving space instead to the daily lives of the people. It's powerful, authentic, and very much worth the read.
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Catching a few pages while waiting for my kids' last recital of the decade to begin.
Repost for @GatheringBooks :
Since bibliophiles plan their reading in advance, here are the titles for the #WomenReadWomen2019 Read Along Chat from October til December. All are international/translated titles. Women authors from Rwanda, Argentina, and France. Tagging those who have initially expressed interest. Let me know if you wish to join! Everyone‘s welcome!
Since bibliophiles plan their reading in advance, here are the titles for the #WomenReadWomen2019 Read Along Chat from October til December. All are international/translated titles. Women authors from Rwanda, Argentina, and France. Tagging those who have initially expressed interest. Let me know if you wish to join! Everyone‘s welcome!
Soubhiville, Readergrrl, catebutler, DivineDiana, suzisteffen, Birdsong28, Carolyn11215, Amor4Libros, rjsthumbelina, Chrissyreadit, Laughterhp, Velvetfur, swatreads, LitsyHappenings, Emilymdxn, IndoorDame, mreads, AnneFindsJoy, greenhairdontcare, blank
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