Girl Who Smiled Beads

Clemantine Wamariya's story is one of dislocation, survival, and the power of stories to break or save us. She and her sister Claire were forced to flee their home as the Rwandan civil war raged, and they experienced the best and the worst of humanity. After spending six years seeking refuge in eight different countries, they were granted refugee status in America and began a new journey.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 10 January 2019
\n Publisher: Cornerstone
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A captivating tale of displacement, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling unfolds. When Clemantine Wamariya was just six years old, her world was shattered into pieces. She couldn't comprehend the reasons behind her parents' hushed conversations, the vanishing of her neighbors, or the eerie thunder that echoed even on clear skies.

Amidst the raging Rwandan civil war, Clemantine and her sister Claire found themselves compelled to flee their homeland. They ran for hours, their hearts pounding with fear, before embarking on a grueling journey that lasted for days. They sought refuge wherever they could find it, sometimes evading capture, and other times finding themselves trapped in the very places they sought protection. Together, they witnessed the heights of humanity and the depths of cruelty.

After enduring a six-year odyssey, seeking refuge in eight different countries, Clemantine and Claire finally received the coveted status of refugees in America. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, a journey filled with hope and the promise of a fresh start.

In her memoir, "The Girl Who Stopped the War," Clemantine Wamariya shares an honest, life-affirming, and profoundly moving account of her struggle to rebuild her life and forge new narratives. Through her words, she pays tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to heal wounds and bridge divides.

Wamariya's writing is a testament to her fierce talent and unwavering courage. Her story captivates readers from the very first page, drawing them into her world and immersing them in her journey. Junot Diaz, the acclaimed author of "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao," praises Wamariya's work, stating, "Extraordinary and heartrending. Wamariya is as fiercely talented as she is courageous."

Selma Blair, another renowned figure, adds her voice to the chorus of admiration, describing the book as "brilliant ... [that] has captivated me for a couple of years."

"The Girl Who Stopped the War" is a powerful testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always the potential for hope, resilience, and the creation of new stories that can break or save us.

\n Weight: 206g\n
Dimension: 178 x 173 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786090508\n \n