{"product_id":"the-dragons-the-giant-the-women-a-memoir-of-family-war-and-peace-9781911590385","title":"The Dragons, the Giant, the Women: A memoir of family, war and peace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \"The Girl Who Was Still Running,\" Wayétu Moore's father and grandmother throw her a party in Liberia, but she is forced to flee on foot when war breaks out. She finds herself in a new kind of danger in America. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pushkin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the vibrant city of New York, a young girl named Wayétu Moore celebrates her fifth birthday surrounded by the love of her family. However, her heart yearns for her mother, who is studying in faraway New York, leaving Wayétu with a deep sense of longing. Little did they know, the tranquility of their lives was about to be shattered by the outbreak of war in Liberia. Faced with the imminent threat, the family is forced to embark on a perilous journey on foot, seeking safety from the conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir hopes of finding refuge are met when a brave rebel soldier rescues them. They find themselves in a new country, America, where they hope to start a new life. However, Wayétu soon realizes that she is not immune to the challenges she faces as a Black woman and an immigrant. She navigates a world that often sees her as different, with prejudices and stereotypes lurking around every corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the hardships, Wayétu remains resilient and determined. She finds solace in her education, embracing the opportunities that America offers. With the support of her family and the community, she strives to overcome the obstacles that come her way, building a future filled with hope and possibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her journey, Wayétu learns the importance of resilience, perseverance, and the power of embracing one's identity. Her story serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always the potential for growth and transformation. Wayétu Moore's journey is a testament to the human spirit's enduring strength and the resilience of the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 129 x 19 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781911590385\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wayetu Moore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101664571642,"sku":"9781911590385","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1648809761660_book.jpg?v=1648831908","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-dragons-the-giant-the-women-a-memoir-of-family-war-and-peace-9781911590385","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}