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ABOUT
THE BOOK
In 2012, sixteen-year-old troublemaker Kei and his mother move into a decaying low-cost flat from the slums at the edge of town, right next to Maryam, a young mother, and her three-year-old son Ishak. Shunned by society, Kei and Maryam develop an unspoken bond, which starts to fray as the ghosts of their pasts circle in. Both wonder if they can free themselves of the men who made them the abominations everyone considers them to be, and of the despair creeping in around them.
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
Revealing the bitter reality of life and social symptoms that are increasingly impoverished. Contains awareness of trauma and how to overcome it. Highlight family values and the spirit to continue the journey of life despite being surrounded by black history and; show that the strength of identity is important to defend yourself