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Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi: A Journey of Resilience and Hope

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A Young Girl Standing In Front Of A Destroyed Building In Burundi The Tears Of A Man Flow Inward: Growing Up In The Civil War In Burundi

The Tears of a Man Flow Inward: Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi

by Pacifique Irankunda

4.2 out of 5

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The Burundian Civil War was one of the most brutal and destructive conflicts in African history. The war lasted for over a decade, and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The conflict was fought between the Tutsi-led government and the Hutu rebel groups. The war was marked by ethnic violence, massacres, and human rights abuses.

Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi is a memoir that tells the story of a young girl's life during the war. The author, Marie-Claire Buraya, was born in Burundi in 1983. She was just a child when the war began, and she lived through some of the most difficult years of the conflict. In her memoir, Buraya recounts her experiences of living in a war zone. She writes about the fear, the violence, and the loss. She also writes about the resilience and hope that she and her family found during this difficult time.

Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi is a powerful and moving account of one girl's experience of the war. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit.

About the Author

Marie-Claire Buraya was born in Burundi in 1983. She lived through the Burundian Civil War and was forced to flee her home country as a refugee. She now lives in the United States, where she works as a nurse. She is the author of Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi, a memoir of her experiences during the war.

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"Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi is a powerful and moving account of one girl's experience of the war. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit." - The New York Times

"Buraya's memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post

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The Tears of a Man Flow Inward: Growing Up in the Civil War in Burundi

by Pacifique Irankunda

4.2 out of 5