Say You're One of Them

Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan is a collection of 5 short stories set in different countries in Africa. The stories are tied together in portraying the difficult circumstances of life for children in Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and western Africa.

Elegant writing is used to tell stories of heartbreak and horror through the eyes of the children involved, as they are forced into slavery, to leave homes and friends behind, or bear witness to massacre.

Some of the stories are tough to take, but you will never forget them, nor will you look at the troubles of sub-Saharan Africa in the same way again.

Request a copy of Say You're One of the Them from the Saint Paul Public Library. -- John L.