A Long Way From Paradise
Surviving the Rwandan Genocide
$66.38
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2010
Summary
Leah Chishugi grew up in eastern Congo but, aged seventeen, she moved to Kigali, the Rwandan capital, to work as a model. She married and had a son. Then in 1994 she was caught up in the horrific conflict, and escaped only after being left for dead under a pile of corpses. She fled with her son to Uganda, then South Africa where she was miraculously reunited with her husband whom she believed dead. Leah finally settled in the UK where she was granted asylum and became a nurse. After her mot…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844086573 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1844086577 |
| Author: | Leah Chishugi |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2010 |
| Weight: | 412g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 158mm x 24mm |
| Series: | Virago Press |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A powerful and courageous story.”
“A powerful and courageous story.” “New African””“A powerful and courageous story.” –“New African”
About The Author
Leah Chishugi
Leah Chishugi grew up in eastern Congo before moving to Rwanda. In 1994 she was caught up in the conflict but managed to escape to Uganda, and later South Africa and the UK where she was granted asylum.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.