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And Now the Light is Everywhere: A stunning debut novel of family secrets and redemption
by L.A. MacRaeLonglisted for the Caledonia Novel Award, AND NOW THE LIGHT IS EVERYWHERE is the stunning debut by L. A. Macrae which follows the interweaving lives and lies casting a shadow over the MacArthur family throughout generations.For fans of Ann Patchett, Maggie O'Farrell and Emma Stonex comes And Now the Light is Everywhere: a breath-taking mystery and a soaring, beautifully written examination of love in all its guises.******Where does a story end and the truth begin?Argyll, 1998.Stories run deep in the MacArthur family, passed from generation to generation. Tales not just of selkies and changelings, but of the lives and deaths of the family themselves. Anna MacArthur has heard how her beautiful grandmother Netta boarded a ship for Canada after the war, leaving behind her young son Donnie, and was never seen again. Now, fifty years after her disappearance, Anna accidentally pulls a loose thread in the story of Netta's fate, causing the tale of her vanishing to unravel completely. As Anna pieces together a far more disquieting version of events, she is also forced to examine her own memories of her father Donnie's death.Yet the truth is sometimes bent and buried for a reason. And bringing to light what some have concealed for years may not be free of consequences . . .'Classic story-telling bathed in a generous light . . . it moves so confidently between lives and epochs it easy not to realise at first how cleverly it's put together, how effectively the different stories intersect and echo. It's poignant and funny, and marks Lucy out as an exciting and ambitious writer of real talent.' ANDREW MILLER'A vivid, involving and beautifully written story.' JOSEPH O'CONNOR'A book that draws you in and holds you till the very end' ANNE GRIFFIN(P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I Was Ready
by Meaghan O'ConnellOne of the most anticipated books of 2018 -- Esquire, Elle, Nylon, Huffington Post, The Boston Globe, The Rumpus, GoodReads, The Millions, BookRiot, Bustle, The Week."Smart, funny, and true in all the best ways, this book made me ache with recognition." -- Cheryl StrayedA raw, funny, and fiercely honest account of becoming a mother before feeling like a grown up.When Meaghan O'Connell got accidentally pregnant in her twenties and decided to keep the baby, she realized that the book she needed -- a brutally honest, agenda-free reckoning with the emotional and existential impact of motherhood -- didn't exist. So she decided to write it herself.And Now We Have Everything is O'Connell's exploration of the cataclysmic, impossible-to-prepare-for experience of becoming a mother. With her dark humor and hair-trigger B.S. detector, O'Connell addresses the pervasive imposter syndrome that comes with unplanned pregnancy, the fantasies of a "natural" birth experience that erode maternal self-esteem, post-partum body and sex issues, and the fascinating strangeness of stepping into a new, not-yet-comfortable identity. Channeling fears and anxieties that are still taboo and often unspoken, And Now We Have Everything is an unflinchingly frank, funny, and visceral motherhood story for our times, about having a baby and staying, for better or worse, exactly yourself.
And So I Roar: The new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice
by Abi DaréAdunni and Ms Tia are back, now forced to confront their pasts and find the courage to roar for themselves'A novelist of great power, wit, and invention'ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls'Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with'TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis'A touching tale of connection and love'ANNE GRIFFIN, author of The Island of Longing'An edge-of-your-seat return to the world of The Girl with the Louding Voice'CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake'An enduring story of hope, love and the power we hold'ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of UsPlucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school. Having escaped her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she's found refuge with Tia, a kind and brilliant woman on her own troubled journey of self-discovery.But it's not so simple to run away from your past.On the night before she is due to join her new classmates for her first lesson, a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.As Tia frantically tries to protect her from an uncertain fate, Adunni must try to save not only herself but all the young women of her village, and transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve - and roar their stories to the world.PRAISE FOR ABI DARÉ'S THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE'A brave, fresh voice . . . unforgettable'NEW YORK TIMES'The book character I love the most'MAGGIE O'FARRELL'Funny, luminous and heart-swelling'DAILY MAIL'The words jump off the page'GUARDIAN'Vibrant, tender beautiful'ELIZABETH DAY
And So I Roar: The new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice
by Abi DaréAdunni and Ms Tia are back, now forced to confront their pasts and find the courage to roar for themselves'A novelist of great power, wit, and invention'ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls'Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with'TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis'A touching tale of connection and love'ANNE GRIFFIN, author of The Island of Longing'An edge-of-your-seat return to the world of The Girl with the Louding Voice'CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake'An enduring story of hope, love and the power we hold'ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of UsPlucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school. Having escaped her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she's found refuge with Tia, a kind and brilliant woman on her own troubled journey of self-discovery.But it's not so simple to run away from your past.On the night before she is due to join her new classmates for her first lesson, a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.As Tia frantically tries to protect her from an uncertain fate, Adunni must try to save not only herself but all the young women of her village, and transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve - and roar their stories to the world.See what readers are saying about And So I Roar . . .'It's honestly an unputdownable read . . . celebrating the strength and resilience of girls in impossible situations . . . The book covers key issues relevant today through perspectives rarely regarded in reality, giving a voice to the voiceless. And girl, are the voices LOUD . . . I adored this book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Simultaneously heartbreaking and joyful . . . And So I Roar had me smiling one moment and tearing up the next . . . I give it all the stars!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I absolutely loved Daré's first novel so was very excited to get a copy of her second and it didn't disappoint!And So I Roar starts at a very fast pace leaving me quite breathless . . . Abi Daré is a phenomenal writer . . . I loved this book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Prepare to be swept away once again into the captivating world of Adunni, where hope, love, and the power of the human spirit reign supreme . . . a triumphant continuation of Adunni's journey - a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. So, if you're ready to be transported to a world where hope shines brightest in the darkest of times, this book is a must-read' Waterstones bookseller review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'How can we not fall in love with the charismatic teen, Adunni, all over again . . . will she attain the freedom and justice she deserves, along with her fellow female companions? You must read it to find out' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Captivating . . . An engrossing read that educates, inspires and tugs at the heartstrings' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
And Social Justice for All: Empowering Families, Churches, and Schools to Make a Difference in God's World
by Lisa Van EngenEquips parents to inspire kids to take on social injustice--at any ageWith the constant barrage of difficult stories through news and social media, today's kids are increasingly aware of the real problems real people confront every day. And they're quicker than ever to come to parents and other trusted adults to ask how they can help--or why they're not already doing so. And Social Justice for All equips Christian families to tackle social justice issues together. It inspires them to bring light and love to a dark and scary world.Educator and mom Lisa Van Engen creates innovative resources to engage kids in understanding and responding to fourteen justice issues such as clean water, creation care, immigration and refugees, hunger, race, and poverty. After placing each issue in kid-friendly context, she offers interactive features:High-interest conversation starters for each age group to challenge thinking and assumptionsA family devotional to anchor each social justice issue in God's WordEngaging, age-tiered activities for reading, playing, observing, creating, connecting, and experimenting in God's worldTips and internet links to extend awareness and invest resources in social justiceThroughout each chapter, children speak their own thoughts about injustice and what they think God is calling them to do.By looking at both the roots of injustice and what Christians can do right now to help, And Social Justice for All empowers both adults and children to encounter a broken world with insight and empathy. Simple yet powerful, it lights the path for families to make a real, God-directed difference together.
And Sometimes Why
by Rebecca JohnsonA "smart, sharply observant, even gently funny" (The Washington Post) debut novel of heartache and joy Witty and surprising, Rebecca Johnson's first novel is about the unexpected links between one family and the world around them. Sophia and Darius have a well-worn marriage, two teenage daughters, and no foreseeable drama on the horizon. One morning, the two girls fight over the keys to the family car and set into motion an accident. The accident triggers a chain of events involving Harry, a still handsome B-list celebrity game-show host; Anton, a sexually repressed unemployed filmmaker; and Misty, who has reached month seven of what was supposed to be a six month campaign to make something of herself. Profoundly honest, this is a novel about the unpredictability of life, and the joy and heartache of how deeply one person's life can affect so many others. .
And Still the Bird Sings: A Memoir of Finding Light After Loss
by Linda Broder“The day after my son died, a bird walked into my house. That tiny sparrow wouldn’t leave me alone. It kept knocking on my door and showing up in my dreams, until it finally sparked a light within me, and then, something so much more.” Linda Broder loses everything when her fifteen-year-old son Brendan dies—her music, faith, and hope. When a bird walks into her house, her husband and children embrace it as a sign from Brendan. But not Linda; she’s too logical to believe in signs. Still, birds keep clinging to Linda’s windows, whispering in her dreams, and showing up in unexpected places, pulling her back to her music and showing her how to stay open to wonder. Full of hope and resilience and the healing magic of music,And Still the Bird Singsis a story about finding sacred wonder in the midst of unimaginable loss, and a reminder of the many ways we can still connect with the ones we’ve lost. This unforgettable memoir will leave you filled with peace and wonder.
And Tango Makes Three
by Peter Parnell Henry Cole Justin RichardsonIn the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others.
And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity
by Dannah GreshWith over 250,000 copies sold, reviewers continue to rave about And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets To Purity. But the greatest proof of its effect is in the lives of tens of thousands of young women who've embraced the book's message. Each chapter of And the Bride Wore White begins with a narrative of Dannah Gresh's young love life, taken from her own teenage journals. She transparently shares her struggles and successes, her moments of pain followed by healing, and the moments of triumph. This story-line grips the young reader while they learn statistically proven risk-reduction factors. The end result are usable "how-to-say-no" skills that can reduce the risk of a young woman's heart being broken by sexual sin.In this update, Dannah and her friends share open letters of encouragement to young women, one to those who chose life and another to those who chose abortion, one to teen girls addicted to pornography and another to girls who have experienced sexual abuse, and many more specific to a young woman's unique circumstances.
And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity
by Dannah GreshWith over 250,000 copies sold, reviewers continue to rave about And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets To Purity. But the greatest proof of its effect is in the lives of tens of thousands of young women who've embraced the book's message. Each chapter of And the Bride Wore White begins with a narrative of Dannah Gresh's young love life, taken from her own teenage journals. She transparently shares her struggles and successes, her moments of pain followed by healing, and the moments of triumph. This story-line grips the young reader while they learn statistically proven risk-reduction factors. The end result are usable "how-to-say-no" skills that can reduce the risk of a young woman's heart being broken by sexual sin.In this update, Dannah and her friends share open letters of encouragement to young women, one to those who chose life and another to those who chose abortion, one to teen girls addicted to pornography and another to girls who have experienced sexual abuse, and many more specific to a young woman's unique circumstances.
And the Dark Sacred Night: A Novel
by Julia GlassIn this richly detailed novel about the quest for an unknown father, Julia Glass brings new characters together with familiar figures from her first two novels, immersing readers in a panorama that stretches from suburban New Jersey to rural Vermont and ultimately to the tip of Cape Cod. Kit Noonan is an unemployed art historian with twins to help support and a mortgage to pay--and a wife frustrated by his inertia. Raised by a strong-willed, secretive single mother, Kit has never known the identity of his father--a mystery that his wife insists he must solve to move forward with his life. Out of desperation, Kit goes to the mountain retreat of his mother's former husband, Jasper, a take-no-prisoners outdoorsman. There, in the midst of a fierce blizzard, Kit and Jasper confront memories of the bittersweet decade when their families were joined. Reluctantly breaking a long-ago promise, Jasper connects Kit with Lucinda and Zeke Burns, who know the answer he's looking for. Readers of Glass's first novel, Three Junes, will recognize Lucinda as the mother of Malachy, the music critic who died of AIDS. In fact, to fully understand the secrets surrounding his paternity, Kit will travel farther still, meeting Fenno McLeod, now in his late fifties, and Fenno's longtime companion, the gregarious Walter Kinderman. And the Dark Sacred Night is an exquisitely memorable tale about the youthful choices that steer our destinies, the necessity of forgiveness, and the risks we take when we face down the shadows from our past.From the Hardcover edition.
And the Stones Cry Out
by Clara Dupont-MonodThis is the story of a child with black eyes that float in and out of focus, a child soft and round, with translucent, blue-veined legs unable to hold his weight. This is the story of his place in the Cévennes house where he was born, overlooked by swaying trees and craggy mountains. This is the story of his siblings: the eldest who spends his days cheek-to-cheek with his baby brother, attuned to the rushing, buzzing, whistling sounds that connect him to the outside world; the sister who rejects him and resents him for consuming the attention of her parents and brother, for turning her family upside down; and the youngest, whose life unfolds in the shadow of what his brother's might have been.This is the story of the ancient stones embedded in the courtyard walls, devoted witnesses to the children's lives, who watch over them and tell their tale.A fable for our time, And the Stones Cry Out delicately paints the portrait of a family adapting to their circumstances, to each other, and to a world not built for difference.Translated from the French by Ben Faccini
And the Stones Cry Out
by Clara Dupont-Monod"True in the way only great fiction can be . . . Every word matters. Read it" CLARE OSHETSKY "Clara's sentences are tender and illuminating, they carefully guided me along a complex family story, like stones skimming on water . . . I'm so thankful this book exists" SZILVIA MOLNARThis is the story of a child with black eyes that float in and out of focus, a child soft and round, with translucent, blue-veined legs unable to hold his weight. This is the story of his place in the Cévennes house where he was born, overlooked by swaying trees and craggy mountains. This is the story of his siblings: the eldest who spends his days cheek-to-cheek with his baby brother, attuned to the rushing, buzzing, whistling sounds that connect him to the outside world; the sister who rejects him and resents him for consuming the attention of her parents and brother, for turning her family upside down; and the youngest, whose life unfolds in the shadow of what his brother's might have been.This is the story of the ancient stones embedded in the courtyard walls, devoted witnesses to the children's lives, who watch over them and tell their tale.A fable for our time, And the Stones Cry Out delicately paints the portrait of a family adapting to their circumstances, to each other, and to a world not built for difference.Translated from the French by Ben Faccini
And the Trees Crept In
by Dawn KurtagichA stunning, terrifying novel about a house the color of blood and the two sisters who are trapped there, by The Dead House author Dawn Kurtagich When Silla and Nori arrive at their aunt's home, it's immediately clear that the "blood manor" is cursed. The creaking of the house and the stillness of the woods surrounding them would be enough of a sign, but there are secrets too--the questions that Silla can't ignore: Who is the beautiful boy that's appeared from the woods? Who is the man that her little sister sees, but no one else? And why does it seem that, ever since they arrived, the trees have been creeping closer? Filled with just as many twists and turns as The Dead House, and with achingly beautiful, chilling language that delivers haunting scenes, AND THE TREES CREPT IN is the perfect follow-up novel for master horror writer Dawn Kurtagich.
And the Winner Is.... (Full House Sisters)
by Nina AlexanderStephanie enters herself and Michelle in the "most fabulous sisters" modeling contest at the mall. But Michelle can't enter the contest because she just got a job to buy Stephanie a birthday present. How will she manage to keep Stephanie happy?
And Then Came Paulette
by Barbara ConstantineBarbara Constantine's And Then Came Paulette has climbed the European bestseller charts providing many smiles and laughs as along the way. When his son's family move away, widower Ferdinand is left with only a sadistic kitten for company on a farm that was built for a family. Just as loneliness starts to bite, he discovers his neighbor Marceline has long been shivering beneath a leaky roof. He welcomes her to his farm, temporarily of course, and also provides a home for her dog and her gluttonous donkey.As each begrudgingly adjusts to the other's quirks, yet more new arrivals appear. It seems that Ferdinand isn't the only one who was all-alone, and the dusty farm becomes a haven for lost souls of every age to share their sorrows and set about rediscovering their joie de vivre. Amidst the newfound hustle and bustle, one final uninvited guest threatens to upset the apple cart once and for all. Constantine has created a delightful and poignant novel of people coming together to create new interpersonal relationships of support.
And Then Came Paulette
by Barbara ConstantineA charming tale of family, friendship, love and loneliness, a feel-good bestseller that put the smiles back on French faces. When his son's family move away (with one last argument on their lips), widower Ferdinand is left with only a sadistic kitten for company on a farm that was built for a family. Just as loneliness starts to bite, he discovers his neighbour Marceline has long been shivering beneath a leaky roof. He welcomes her to his farm, temporarily of course, and also provides a home for her dog, and for Cornelius, her gluttonous donkey. As each begrudgingly adjusts to the other's quirks, yet more new arrivals appear. It seems that Ferdinand isn't the only one who was all alone, and the dusty farm becomes a haven for lost souls of every age to share their sorrows and set about rediscovering their joie de vivre. But amidst the newfound hustle and bustle, one final uninvited guest threatens to upset the apple cart once and for all...
And Then Came Paulette
by Barbara ConstantineA charming tale of family, friendship, love and loneliness, a feel-good bestseller that put the smiles back on French faces.When his son's family move away (with one last argument on their lips), widower Ferdinand is left with only a sadistic kitten for company on a farm that was built for a family. Just as loneliness starts to bite, he discovers his neighbour Marceline has long been shivering beneath a leaky roof. He welcomes her to his farm, temporarily of course, and also provides a home for her dog, and for Cornelius, her gluttonous donkey. As each begrudgingly adjusts to the other's quirks, yet more new arrivals appear. It seems that Ferdinand isn't the only one who was all alone, and the dusty farm becomes a haven for lost souls of every age to share their sorrows and set about rediscovering their joie de vivre. But amidst the newfound hustle and bustle, one final uninvited guest threatens to upset the apple cart once and for all...
And Then I Turned Into a Mermaid (And Then I Turned Into a Mermaid #1)
by Laura KirkpatrickFor Fans of Emily Windsnap and Maybe A Mermaid, AND THEN I TURNED INTO A MERMAID is the humorous tail of one girl's attempt to navigate the stormy sea of social awkwardness, best friend fallouts, and the World's Most Embarrassing FamilyMolly Seabrook's dull seaside life is turned upside down when she turns 13 and is let in on the family secret: she's PART-MERMAID! Molly isn't exactly thrilled. Not only does she already have to dress up as a fish to promote the family seafood restaurant, but now she actually is part fish? Growing up is hard enough without sprouting a fish tail in math class, or disguising your gills from the cute boy at the ice cream stand.Will Molly sink or swim as she attempts to hide her (Very Weird) new double identity?
And Then It Happened: The heartbreaking bestseller about love against all odds
by Linda GreenThe only man you've ever loved is slipping away...Mel and Adam were childhood sweethearts and remain blissfully happy twenty years on. And then it happens...When tragedy strikes, Mel is faced with losing the only man she has ever loved. But what if he hasn't really been taken from her at all - he just can't find a way to let her know...From the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed comes a heart-breaking story of love against all odds.***WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT AND THEN IT HAPPENED'Incredibly poignant' *****'Engaging, accurate and beautifully written' *****'A love story with a difference' *****Also available from Linda Green:After I've GoneWhile My Eyes Were ClosedI Did a Bad ThingThings I Wish I'd KnownTen Reasons Not to Fall in LoveThe Last Thing She Told Me
And Then the Sky Exploded
by David A. PoulsenHigh Plains Book Award — Shortlisted, Young Adult category When Christian learns his great-grandfather helped build the A-bombs dropped on Japan, he wants to make amends … somehow. While attending the funeral of his great-grandfather, ninth-grader Christian Larkin learns that the man he loved and respected was a member of the Manhattan Project, the team that designed and created the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during the Second World War. On a school trip to Japan, Chris meets eighty-one-year-old Yuko, who was eleven when the first bomb exploded over Hiroshima, horribly injuring her. Christian is determined to do something to make up for what his great-grandfather did. But after all this time, what can one teenager really do? His friends tell him it’s a stupid idea, that there’s nothing he can do. And maybe they’re right. But maybe, just maybe … they’re wrong.
And Then There Was Us
by Kern CarterA mother's death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel for teens. For fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.After years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother, fourteen-year-old Coi moved in with her father, and together they created a peaceful life. But now, four years later, that peace is shattered when her mother dies.While Coi struggles to find kindness in her heart for the woman who did nothing but hurt her, her mother's passing does help reopen the door to her mother's side of the family. It's only through reconnecting with her estranged family members, especially her younger half-sister Kayla, that Coi's long-held views about her mother are challenged.And when Coi begins to see visions of her mother in her dreams, she is forced to ask herself what it means to forgive and be forgiven, and, most importantly, what it means to be family.
And Then There Were Four
by Nancy WerlinNew York Times bestselling author Nancy Werlin returns to YA suspense with this page-turner mystery for fans of Lauren Oliver, Neal Shusterman, and Lois Duncan Let’s not die today. Not even to make things easier for our parents. When a building collapses around five teenagers—and they just barely escape—they know something strange is going on. Little by little, the group pieces together a theory: Their parents are working together to kill them all. Is it true? And if so, how did their parents come together—and why? And, most importantly, how can the five of them work together to save themselves? With an unlikely group of heroes, sky-high stakes, and two budding romances, this gripping murder mystery will keep readers guessing until the last page.From the Hardcover edition.
And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School
by Judith WarnerThrough the stories of kids and parents in the middle school trenches, a New York Times bestselling author reveals why these years are so painful, how parents unwittingly make them worse, and what we all need to do to grow up.&“Judith Warner brilliantly challenges the assumption that middle school has to be a chalkboard jungle.&”—Peggy Orenstein, author of Boys & Sex and Girls & Sex The French have a name for the uniquely hellish years between elementary school and high school: l&’âge ingrat, or &“the ugly age.&” Characterized by a perfect storm of developmental changes—physical, psychological, and social—the middle school years are a time of great distress for children and parents alike, marked by hurt, isolation, exclusion, competition, anxiety, and often outright cruelty. Some of this is inevitable; there are intrinsic challenges to early adolescence. But these years are harder than they need to be, and Judith Warner believes that adults are complicit.With deep insight and compassion, Warner walks us through a new understanding of the role that middle school plays in all our lives. She argues that today&’s helicopter parents are overly concerned with status and achievement—in some ways a residual effect of their own middle school experiences—and that this worsens the self-consciousness, self-absorption, and social &“sorting&” so typical of early adolescence. Tracing a century of research on middle childhood and bringing together the voices of social scientists, psychologists, educators, and parents, Warner&’s book shows how adults can be moral role models for children, making them more empathetic, caring, and resilient. She encourages us to start treating middle schoolers as the complex people they are, holding them to high standards of kindness, and helping them see one another as more than &“jocks and mean girls, nerds and sluts.&” Part cultural critique and part call to action, this essential book unpacks one of life&’s most formative periods and shows how we can help our children not only survive it but thrive.
And They Didn't Die
by Margaret Daymond Lauretta NgcoboThis is the untold story of the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa, told by a woman who lived it. It is the story of the ordinary women of South Africa who, forced to scratch a living from the land, still found the strength to ask for respect and, in the process, made a revolution.